microwave over the range or not?
Sally Minshew
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Comments (3)I had a GE Spacemaker OTR microwave for about a year prior to my remodel and loved it. What I didn't love was the poor reliability. It began to have error codes and wouldn't work. After about a 2 month hiatus of just letting it sit, it again worked perfectly until my remodel. My conclusion was that the steam from boiling pasta on the right side of the stove, which was the same side as the controls, caused the electrical system to become damp. Letting it sit during the winter in a dry house, the electrical system dried out. This experience convinced me that I did not want to deal with OTR microwaves which typically have a short appliance life. Also, each time a microwave is installed or removed, the light rail under it and to each side, should be removed and reinstalled. This aspect didn't appeal to me either. I am purchasing a vent hood and have a very small microwave on the counter. Just something to think about regarding your decision....See Moreurgent - centering OTR microwave over range
Comments (2)While 1/2 won't be noticeable, it WILL be a fire hazard to have the off center cabinet overhang the burners. Make him take it down and put in a filler like he SHOULD have done in the first place....See MoreMicrowave over range - industry size change?
Comments (4)I have yet to have an issue with my LG stove (thankfully), but I own a TON of Samsung stuff. Washer, Dryer, TV, Laptop, MP3, 2 cell phones, portable speaker, surround sound, and probably a bunch of other stuff I can' remember. The only thing I ever had an issue with was the TV 4 years ago stopped turning on and off. I tried calling the place I bought it (it was within a year of when I bought it). They asked me if I paid the $250 surcharge for the "protection", when I said no, they basically told me I was out of luck and had to buy a new tv. I called Samsung next, they had a guy to my house the next morning. They told me he would be there between 10 and 12 and he actually showed up at 10:30! It was a transistor. He put booties on before he entered my house, fixed the TV, was very polite, and was gone within 25 minutes. He apologized on behalf of Samsung for the faulty transistor and said they knew they had an issue from a supplier and were trying to fix the problem. My point is, whatever your local store has told you is a lie. I actually did not own most of the other Samsung stuff before the TV thing happened. I bought the washer and dryer after that, the surround sound came later and so on. I have yet to see better customer service from a company, so I imagine they are trying to sell you something that has a better markup....See MoreMicrowave over the range size dillema
Comments (3)Thanks. My cabinet is exactly 29 3/4 and so is the current microwave. I guess I have to buy it and try...See MoreTransforming Rooms
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