How To Replace a Microwave

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Watch to learn how to install a microwave oven. Find step-by-step project details here: low.es/3pmSsNE.
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@georgehuth6660 3 жыл бұрын

He does all this in 9 minutes and 32 seconds. So when doing this myself, I'm looking at about 2 days and 3 or 4 trips to Lowe's.

@isaacwilder382 3 жыл бұрын

Bully

@miraw6433 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Michael-qt3xl 3 жыл бұрын

That's funny because it's true!

@1agelessbeauty 3 жыл бұрын

He does it so effortlessly. I'm like you George. If doing this myself, it will take me at least 3 days. A whole of cussing. A few tears. And definitely a call and trip to Lowe's. Ending result, I'm paying for a Lowe's technician, to come in and get it done.

@davidflores5358 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao so true 🤣👍🍻

@antoniorangel4376 3 ай бұрын

Protip, test the microwave before installing it. Learned the hard way.

@SC-lc7tm Ай бұрын

yes, especially if someone got rid of the old microwave, because they upgraded the kitchen kit, but had all the brackets provided... test the microwave to be sure it's working properly then get it installed with the necessary tools you have.

@petershakarian5463 5 жыл бұрын

Been doing property management for 28 plus years and I always try to buy the same brand of microwave as the old one because most of the time the same manufacturer uses the same rear bracket and the top mounting holes would also line up with old holes as well. Makes life easier.

@robbyu.672 4 жыл бұрын

Franks Family lol. Mounting holes.

@-Munditimum- 3 жыл бұрын

Peter, are you in Ontario? I could use a skilled installer!

@petershakarian5463 3 жыл бұрын

@@-Munditimum- Mr. Mosu, I would love to help you but unfortunately I service Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Malibu area. Thank you for the opportunity and you stay safe and healthy.

@davidcurtis7143 Жыл бұрын

This, my friend is the best advice ever.

@schmoab Жыл бұрын

Thanks I just bought a GE but probably will take it back for a Whirlpool for this reason. A lot more involved than I realized to install this!

@kristontajones5155 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Me and my 19 year old daughter were able to take the old one down and put the new one up all by ourselves thanks to this video! So easy!

@lowes 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@rafaellopez9498 3 жыл бұрын

You go girl,,,use that brain unlike some supposed men I know!!!💙

@kianay3875 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you guys?

@wauliepalnuts6134 2 жыл бұрын

@@rafaellopez9498 *_MEN INVENTED THE MICROWAVE._*

@michaelhinman1770 Жыл бұрын

@@wauliepalnuts6134 after irradiating themselves in the radar facility for how long? I'm proud to be a man, but implying women can't think or create things isn't cool.

@madelynking9237 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was everything! Thank you so much!! Your step-by-step directions saved me $40 for removal and $119 for installation. With the help of my son, we completed the task receiving an A+ grade!! I'm so PLEASED of the outcome!!! ;-)

@GC-tm3im 2 жыл бұрын

First time ever project for me. I watched this video and followed the instructions step-by-step. I didn't do it as fast as this guy (took me 1 hour from start to finish) but am presuming he has done this a time or two. Also, I was working alone and so had to create my own lift support to hold the microwave up so I could install the top anchoring bolts. I used a plastic flat top beer cooler and some folded towels on top of the cooler lid and sat the microwave on top of the cooler and towels after first anchoring the unit to the back wall brace. It was quite easy. Thanks Lowes guy!!.

@ipwee 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the cooler. I'll be working by myself as well.

@cherylb5871 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the solo install tip - it may have taken a minute b4 I thought of that! Now I might be able to do this…. I just need to find a MCV.

@jcepri 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot the part where I look for the tools for 3 hours and the cursing.

@zacharyjackson7434 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@luvinmysailor 4 жыл бұрын

And the part saying "why am I so cheap should've just paid for the install"

@TriniLush7 4 жыл бұрын

lmao you can always ask for assistance... don't be such a man lol

@linsanity1981 4 жыл бұрын

@@luvinmysailor exactly!!!! lol

@Kianrui 3 жыл бұрын

Should I buy LG, Samsung, Bosch, or Electrolux???

@alexanderforbes2126 3 жыл бұрын

There's all those holes in the mount for a reason. Use the ones that line up on a freaking stud instead of using a drywall anchor unless there's no stud on one side.

@sc4799 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for saying what I was thinking -- use the holes in the bracket that are over your studs!!!

@pinklloyd4u Жыл бұрын

Yes! In this example he could use 2 studs. One on left and one 16" to the right. I'd think 2 studs would equally hold 2 toggle and 1 stud.

@matthewjohnston4713 4 ай бұрын

dry wall anchors are just as useful as studs. Each toggle bolt he used is rated for 100-150 pounds. That damn near 300 pounds of carrying weight for a 50 pound microwave

@jonathanlau1221 5 жыл бұрын

You lost me at "It's a real easy DIY project.".

@949surferdude 4 жыл бұрын

So true. Youtbue DIY is nothing like real life projects.

@QuadA195 3 жыл бұрын

It is an easy DIY project if you aren't a useless potato.

@xxxsarah86xxxX 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 for real

@meme5887 3 жыл бұрын

He lost me at "Are you thinking about replacing..." (0:01)

@shaddyemelu8723 3 жыл бұрын

@@meme5887 😂

@VictorLombardi 5 жыл бұрын

The detail about how to remove a toggle bolt was awesome! I love the care you took on this script.

@chevelle1 5 жыл бұрын

I love how these videos show every wall being even, studs easy to locate, tools handy, everything level and square. These projects and installations are never this easy on an old house. Good info though, but it’ll wind up taking me hours to do and plenty of F bombs.

@johnnyrooks 4 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!!!! IT NEVER FAILS…DAMN

@WI_BoltsFan 3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@memphismarkog 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@jacoblocklear6809 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-You

@robertsmith9994 Жыл бұрын

Never completed a diy job without at least 9-10 F' bombs

@Misabelle 7 ай бұрын

Came here just for the measuring portion 😅 This was the 3rd video I watched and the most clear, detailed, and complete. THANK YOU!

@glennford6797 5 жыл бұрын

1. Purchase microwave at Lowe’s. 2. Pay for installation. 3. Recognize you just aren’t handy with tools. 😂

@wolfshanze5980 5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Brian-xu9di 5 жыл бұрын

Pay for microwave at Lowes, pay for installation, some hack comes and throws it in sloppily and not secure or level.

@MrSwaggonten 4 жыл бұрын

@@Brian-xu9di Sounds like how I would do it myself.

@jrg635 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 my exact thought

@YoungH2012 3 жыл бұрын

Lol good advice

@April-kr6yx 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video and to the helpful commenters. Someone recommended to buy the same brand so you wouldn’t have to replace the bracket on the wall. This was a huge helpful tip. Bought a GE microwave as the previous one and it was quick and easy. Even the holes on the cabinet lined up. I could of done it myself except the microwave was too heavy for me to lift all on my own so you definitely need an extra person to help.

@kengy1991 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Whirlpool microwave from you guys today and installed it myself using this video. In all honesty the hardest part is measuring the wall mount. This was a great tutorial!

@BloominOnion1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Watched it before my install, and it was a breeze. It was a birthday gift for my wife. Thankfully, I had the same brand microwave so the wall bracket was reusable. The microwave I got also had the blower setup to recirculate as the default (per the manual and per testing) so that was one less step I had to do. Be sure to check your microwave's manual to determine if you need to rotate the blower or not - you may not need to, but the video shows you how, just in case. Thanks.

@agmood 4 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind that not all microwaves come off the wall that way. Our old Frigidaire was installed into a bracket with 2 arms. Those arms were connected with two bolts that were behind the vent grille on the front of the microwave (in addition to the two bolts on top in the cabinet). Posting this in hopes that it saves someone some time...we pulled on that Frigidaire for a long time before figuring out how it was bolted in.

@DrSuzy-pl2zp 5 ай бұрын

We just took out a 22 year old Whirlpool! Yikes! It was a bear. Pulled one lag bolt completely out! Praying the next one is much easier to install, as this man showed!!

@cpickslay 9 ай бұрын

Nice thorough description!

@wolfshanze5980 5 жыл бұрын

Your video is very good and informative... it answered all the questions I had about replacing my microwave... the most important thing I learned is... "Yaeh, I'm not comfortable doing all this, I think i'll just buy it at the hardware store and have them install it".

@kellyanderson3474 2 ай бұрын

Yep...Same here.

@Tennyson416 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, cool. We’re on day three of this project and I like how he just glazed over the part at the end where you include the scrap wood for a recessed cabinet. Predrill or no? Does it need to be the exact dimensions of the recess? Where does one find this? Also, he seems way too calm. Add more swearing and arguing with your significant other over the location of the wood screws for your next video.

@michaelmitchell9612 4 жыл бұрын

Day 3? How many days does it take you to do a 45 minute job?

@rachel705 4 жыл бұрын

this is insanely old but here we go. Yes, always predrill, with a bit size slightly smaller than the bolt. it should be as close as you can possibly get to the exact dimensions of the recess. how do you find it? maybe, i don't know just a thought, you could use that fancy little measuring tape lots of stores sell.

@mcribs7811 3 жыл бұрын

Day 3 LMFAO!! Omg i pissed myself. Thank you so much for this!! I needed it today. Being totally serious.

@cherylbratten7613 6 жыл бұрын

Great instructions. We replaced our microwave in 45 minutes flat thanks to knowing exactly what steps came next. Thanks.

@lowes 6 жыл бұрын

Glad we were able to help, Cheryl

@izzeddinkurdi-abojad5957 2 жыл бұрын

Very great short explanation without unnecessary talking. 👏

@MrLargelarry 4 жыл бұрын

So I completed this project. Your tutorial took the fear away. Best advice was follow the instructions including unpackaging.

@MrTrainREX 3 жыл бұрын

At the end of the vid: this is a real easy project, didn’t take us too long at all.. Me: wtf

@OregonDARRYL 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, just cutting and taping up all the paper templates looks like a pain...

@johnludwig2446 4 ай бұрын

FYI If this helps anyone I removed 13year old GE microwave oven told my wife wanted to replace with another new GE microwave hoping the mounting hardware would match the old microwave. Bingo was a match after 13years. Made this installation a peace cake. Took about 15 minutes. Something to think about if your replacing an older microwave.

@tonysunshine5727 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! I followed your steps and had zero problems. Thank You sir!

@hairylarry6167 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. Our old Micro Wave finally croaked. It sounded like a chain saw throwing up. You saved us an installation fee, and a $30 charge for recycling. Cannot thank you enough. God Bless ya man.

@kevinzolea3810 2 жыл бұрын

Out of all the videos on youtube this was by far the most useful! Thank you!!!

@bugpack6 5 жыл бұрын

Really great Video. One of the best step by step I have seen.

@Trellspr88 5 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. It worked like a charm and saved me a lot of money by doing it myself.

@christytay9423 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It really helps us.

@rodericktheartist 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you made the removal and install effortless.

@shanksters4898 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have done it without this video. Thanks for the help!

@johncali9 6 жыл бұрын

Very good made instructional, Thanks Lowe’s

@family1560 11 ай бұрын

Such a well presented set of instructions.

@itskelvinn 2 жыл бұрын

Took my wife and I an hour and 15 minutes to do. Awesome!

@KevBounce Жыл бұрын

This video helped me install my new microwave. Thank you.

@starstuff0614 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. I did this install today but wish I watched this video before although I watched many others. Two tips I liked were drilling pilot holes from below the cabinet, before drilling down through the top to prevent damage to the cabinet finish. And because this is a recessed cabinet above the microwave, you can reuse the same hole for the cord. I drilled another hole for the new microwave cord when I could have reused the old microwave hole. This only applies to a recessed cabinet top. If it was flush you will for sure have to drill a new hole. Hope this helps other's with these two items.

@matejoh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! start to finish took about 30 minutes, thanks for the video :-)

@johnreese3762 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Just bought the same unit!

@nnesheim 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Easy to understand.

@yunakim9951 5 жыл бұрын

You should probably test the microwave before installing it

@tripjet999 5 жыл бұрын

More like, "definitely"!

@BADD1ONE Жыл бұрын

The hard part is removing all the junk from the upper cabinet

@matthewjohnston4713 4 ай бұрын

so true, was just thinking about all that shi in there

@zoey-b Жыл бұрын

I am a big fan and love your videos, they never fail to give me a good laugh and brighten my week

@Preservestlandry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My new one fit on my old bracket!

@worldsokayestmedic4568 Жыл бұрын

This little help videos are a BIG HELP! Thanks for taking the time to make this :-)

@bacontrees 5 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for the info!

@josetrujillo9906 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely use a template because you’ll be drilling other holes or larger holes. If you’re installing a used microwave, make templates out of cardboard. Also, sometimes you’ll find used microwaves with missing wall mount brackets. You can use your old mounting bracket you’ll just have to use tin shears to make notches so your used microwave will mount.

@josephscottadams39 6 ай бұрын

I got so frustrated with the paper thin template that kept ripping that I used cardboard. What a great idea!

@roychowdhury4348 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the instructional video.

@maffettastic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help !!

@CabrinhaDubai Жыл бұрын

Great video, maybe include how to disconnect the vertical duct if its used as an extract fan

@lowes Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

@robbyu.672 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this video thinking I could do this. I was wrong.

@JustinBee369 3 жыл бұрын

Did you end up installing?

@robbyu.672 3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinBee369 No :-( but I still need to!

@matthewjohnston4713 4 ай бұрын

then you are the one that is wrong? Problem solving is a zero for you my friend. @@robbyu.672

@johntheplumber5958 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Helped me reassure my install. I wasnt aware of rotating motor. Lol

@Mixwell1983 2 ай бұрын

All in all this video was done well and informative. I agree with another commet about adding a lot more time to your estimate to get this done. Most videos are like 2-3 mins and everything goes perfectly but I am glad that this explains for example when you dont have a stud to drill into and especially pre drilling the cabinets so you don't have a blowout on the cabinet. Makes me proud to be a head cashier at Lowe's. (Not really) but well done on the video.

@jaimesurenkamp7215 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this. We were able to successfully remove and install a new microwave and your guidance was extremely helpful.

@lowes Жыл бұрын

That's awesome that you were able to get your microwave installed on your own!

@oilsaromatherapywithscotta6149 6 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

@rmo5582 6 ай бұрын

Just did this today - was able to use my previous bracket and the bolt holes! Less work - Samsung replacing old whirlpool (15yrs). Video helped ALOT!

@kens962 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Lowe’s, but can you guys make a video on removing microwave range hood (which doesn’t vent any smoke out of the house) and instal an actual range hood/exhaust vent, etc. Thanks guys, keep up the great work.

@kainoa003 2 ай бұрын

Great Video! Thank you Brother!

@MoroMoro1 23 күн бұрын

Perfect video! Just what I was looking for. Glad he showed hoe to change the position of the motor in the case there is no outside vent. Thanks!

@lowes 22 күн бұрын

We're glad that you found this video helpful! 💙

@nurseonthego4u 16 күн бұрын

Thank you, with this video hubby & I successfully replaced our Microwave.

@lowes 15 күн бұрын

That's fantastic, teamwork makes everything better!💙

@danlachappelle 2 жыл бұрын

excellent helpful install video thank you

@dawizze1 Жыл бұрын

Video helped a ton. Thank you

@kannmorris5747 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video very easy explanation👍🏾👍🏾

@user-bu9kh9xq2u 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, good job

@Shawn-ho6de 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video

@Delta1Duck 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video...thank you so much for sharing your expertise with detailed and clear instructions.....this handigirl is going to give it a try!!

@samuel.langhorne.clemens 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be having it installed. Thanks 😊

@GrantWarrington 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lowe's!! Great Video!!

@gundampiloto 8 ай бұрын

Just bought a new OtS microwave to replace one that broke on us. Thank you for the video! Thanks for all the comments on tips as well. I think it's a really old microwave, so it may have some weirdness in how it's mounted. That'd be my luck with the way they built this house.

@justdonut74 Жыл бұрын

I installed a new OTR microwave yesterday thanks to this video!

@thetruckerchannel6896 Жыл бұрын

Was a great video. Very easy to install. Ty

@alighanaatfar818 3 жыл бұрын

Quite helpful thanks a lot

@Activeprotectiongroup 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@mrdatenight8066 5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@HelpdeskHonky 3 жыл бұрын

You should test the microwave BEFORE you do the prep and hanging. In case it's defective and have to return it.

@richmeier 7 ай бұрын

I was gonna say the same. Now what if you test the microwave and have a defective one AFTER all that. Plus I would no longer trust the brand/ model so you just drilled the shit outta your walls and cabinets

@FrankSzalai 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, exellent video, good summary, I am ready to do this! :)

@KindaDepressed 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your help

@toms9864 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done.

@jhellesoe9957 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video really help me. Also I used the old frame that was attached to the wall from a frigidaire microwave got the same size and holds my Samsung microwave perfectly. 😀😀😀

@wesleywooten1655 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on the Samsung, mine was junk.

@ninamitchell6124 6 ай бұрын

you made this look soooo easy thank you

@lowes 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@davidroussell5118 8 ай бұрын

Great video.

@user-bw5xf3yr3m 2 жыл бұрын

Hate to say it but an home improvement store actually made a easy to follow install video. Good job lowes

@jaytu1193 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video

@radiokitten385 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lowe’s! Now I know how to install a microwave :D

@bobhitt6986 6 жыл бұрын

Well made instructional video. Very concise and very helpful.

@neilallatt4841 6 жыл бұрын

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@LostInADayDream 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. It took me and my brother about 4 hours to complete... Seeing your 9 minute video definitely had me overly optimistic 😅 but it all worked out in the end.

@cesartaker Жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation 😃

@andresfeliperomeroch.3269 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I have a question, I was wondering if it's possible to put the microwave on a stainless steel shelf or any other surface? Thanks! Great video! (Its a microwave hood combination)

@eduardoab.3275 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tutoring a installation of microwave.

@humajeddy9733 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks yaar

@matthewmoppins1805 6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@outlander6739 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-fh8iq5od3v 9 ай бұрын

😢 thanks for the help just finished. You made it easy

@brandonwashington2931 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@slobodanvasic7473 Ай бұрын

Thanks for good video.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏

@mortgagesbyannie6500 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😊 awesome Video!

@vikinglord7545 5 жыл бұрын

Where does the charcoal filter go then?

@Evelina312 5 жыл бұрын

Me and my mom just finished taking down our old microwave. Took us over an hour to lift it off the hinges. It just wouldn’t budge. I love how he says the microwave isn’t heavy. Lord Almighty, I thought I was giving birth trying to pull that microwave off the dang wall.

@irenel1119 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously!

@MucaroBoricua 4 жыл бұрын

Join a gym 6 months before installing the oven. All healthy adults should be able to lift 50 pounds.

@timmyspov 4 жыл бұрын

@@MucaroBoricua 50 lbs isn't hard to lift of the ground when you can put your legs into but when lifting off a wall like I just did its all elbows and shoulders and much more difficult, as a rather healthy and strong male it wasn't that hard for me but could imagine a female having a mighty struggle with it..

@MucaroBoricua 4 жыл бұрын

56M views, True. But watch your language or the feminazis that believe in total equality will jump on you. I still stand by my statement; any healthy and capable adult should be able to lift 50 lbs. But I didn’t say it was gonna be easy. I have to admit that installing a 50 lbs oven with no handles under a cabinet, that’s another story. To make it easier, they should remove the stove/range out of the way. Also, put a few planks across the range opening and use it as a step for the oven. That’s what I do.

@jonnymodena 3 жыл бұрын

Timmy's POV thank you for having empathy for others... vs the guy you’re replying to just being a jerk

@thewaterwolfstudios7755 3 жыл бұрын

Silly question... i've never recirculated exhaust before... are filter changes necessary, and if so how often? Must the microwave be un-mounted in order to do a filter change? It appears it would have to be?