I’m currently looking into replacing my oven’s vent hood with an over the range (OTR) microwave. This will increase the functionality of my kitchen and will keep my countertop free for food preparation (not that I’m a wild cook or anything, but still). I’ve looked at almost every home improvement store in Kitchener-Waterloo and I’m happy to report that there are several options available on the market.
LG OTR microwave, $278, Home DepotÂ
GE OTR microwave, $378, Home Depot
Magic Chef OTR microwave, $249, Home Depot
Whirlpool OTR microwave, $248, Home Depot
Samsung OTR microwave, $228, Home Depot
Panasonic OTR microwave, $448, Lowe’s
Lagan OTR microwave, $229, Ikea
Nutid OTR microwave, $299, Ikea
The research is ongoing as I need to confirm that I can install a smaller cabinet (via Ikea) above the over the range microwave. I think it’s doable…I hope it is!
From my research and experience most kitchen designers and kitchen cabinet makers will recommend panasonic for the microwave. You already have one of the best refridgerators on the market, samsung voted number 1 for the past 10 yrs for that price point refridgerator.
Hey – thanks for your input Daniela! I will look into Panasonic options. I don’t think the one I featured here will actually work because it’s got a black window. I was hoping to get a white one. I will keep an eye out. Do microwaves ever break down?