How To Vent Your Microwave Outside [Over The Range Style]

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@FutbolBaba Жыл бұрын

This is perfect! I'm doing this exact same project with studs and electrical in the way. Why don't home builders just do this from the beginning? Because they're lazy. We cook a lot and venting back into the kitchen makes absolutely no sense. The metal screens under microwaves are not filters. Period. Thanks guys, great work.

@MageLeaderInc 10 ай бұрын

I just can't get over the fact that this is a $500-$1000 job now days

@littlerufe 8 ай бұрын

So great that you uploaded a video of the worst case scenario! Really helpful for those of us who are in the real world, dealing with the same situations.

@timtuckercom Ай бұрын

This looks easy. Currently trying to figure out how to add a vent on a brick wall.

@chuck314 Жыл бұрын

It's funny that I keep running into / finding your videos throughout the last few years of different projects that I've tackled but wanted some perspective and visual on how to do it before I try. Your videos have always served me well. I'll be installing an over the range microwave / hood combo in a week or two and this helped a lot! Thanks for what you do. :)

@angiedaoust 2 жыл бұрын

Started watching you years ago and what I liked about your work is that you tackle everything. Not just the new stuff from the ground, bt the stuff we all come across at one point. Very good teacher!

@piratemikestreasure 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and support. 🏴‍☠️Mike🙂

@c31979839 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be doing this task shortly, so it's perfect timing for this video to come out. Looking forward to seeing what tips and methods you use.

@hmax1591 2 жыл бұрын

These are the videos that I enjoy watching because they help you solve a difficult problem like the stud in the way. Thank you. Learned a lot.

@workoutrescuewithblakehowe Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m “thinking” about doing this project as we need some venting from our microwave. This is the exact set up we have and the video was perfect going step by step. I love the fact that there were some obstacles during install that most people don’t expect but almost always have like the plug wiring and stud in the way. Also, the tips such as giving some room for error while cutting the sheet metal of the vent were great because you don’t think of that, after you cut it’s too late. All in all, best video I’ve seen on this type of project.

@abrown10503 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. It was incredible my GE did not have anything to describe how the exterior rear was to be installed. Thanks Shannon, it saved me from making my usual screwups.

@timmartin178 Жыл бұрын

Awesome videos, both this one and the previous (vent inside)... Gave me all the information I need to vent back, into the wall, up the wall, the back through the wall, to a 3 inch line that runs above the cabinets, hidden by crown. No need to go through the upper cabinetry... awesome... thanks.

@hremaddox 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. I have to run mine on top of my cabinet out the side wall, but this helped so much. It looks really nice.

@davidthelibrarian 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful taking the time to show how to deal with the stud right in the middle of the vent. Thanks!

@stevebroadway8405 Жыл бұрын

Hey. I just wanted to thank you for your content. Your video was my exact situation and your video walked me through the repair and helped me complete my repair with ease. Great work..

@pmaddox Жыл бұрын

Shannon I dig how you get right to the point and without a beer in your hand like other video's I've seen....right on man!

@barbarafinlay2915 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Shannon being so exclusive and for addressing my personal issue. The use of sealant tape to bridge any tiny gap is what I need, that and the foil tape. I am hoping I can also use the foil tape to stop drywall from blowing off where it was cut. I had called the microwave company and searched the net for days to solve the problem. No one had a suggestion to assist the small back flow of air into the house through the tiny space on the sides of the microwave. No one until you! So thank you very much for creating this video :)

@caseycomely1231 2 жыл бұрын

there should never be any gaps it should be continuous overlapping metal in case of a fire and not too many elbows to collect grease !

@katevenne3283 Жыл бұрын

This video was incredibly helpful! I’m thinking about doing the same and will likely run into a framing issue. Thorough and detailed! Thank you!

@BobsHomeServicesLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Shannon. You really took the time to explain it all. For those watching, sometimes with Condo's or Row homes you have a party wall behind the microwave that goes into someone else's home and in that case you have to vent up into the cabinet and then 90 and run through all of the cabinets on the wall until you get to the exterior wall on the right of left of the microwave or hood. Lots of great tips and the next time I install one of these again I will be using the foam expansion product that you used. Great idea. Thanks, Bob

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Yes depending on your stoves placement and your home you may not be able to go straight out the back like this . That is why that fan blower can be turned for different direction of exhausting. Basically you can go out any exterior wall or roof depending on your home .

@kathynguy5967 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video.Thank you for being so thorough. Our 10 years micro recently stop working. Because of your video we were able replace our broken microwave. Thank you!

@TedWright-qd1bs 5 ай бұрын

We bought a new home and builder did not want to install rear exhaust. Thank you so much for posting this. It’s perfect and you are very much appreciated. I will begin this project next week and send you details.

@manuelmuradas5191 2 жыл бұрын

Great video for DYI's. Thanks for sharing this knowledge to us. Keep the great work that you are doing.

@billoosingh15 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the detail! Really gave me confidence to vent my microwave since I have a stud right in the middle!

@Luvurenemy Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Professional installer forgot to vent the microwave to the overhead hood. He installed it without a carbon filter with the exhaust going into the kitchen. Thanks to your video I was able to correct it. Merry Christmas! God bless you.

@DonHall666 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed for my project. Thank you!

@brendanf8969 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect regarding the eye and ear protection! Great video!

@TCLarson168 3 ай бұрын

This video was super helpful in figuring out how to install our microwave exhaust to outside. Thank you for a clear presentation. Luckily, we didn't have to deal with a stud or electric wire, but all of the other guidance was purr-fact!

@jeffschmidt Жыл бұрын

It's a small detail, but I really appreciate you dropping the volume of the video while hammering or using the impact driver. Thanks!

@tonym6920 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Shannon, you take great care in your work. Great job! 👍👍

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@flatroc1 26 күн бұрын

I had the exact situation with the stud dead centre of the vent outlet. What i did was run two 3x4" ducts out, either side of the stud, as the outlet is divided in two on the unit. I put a regular 3.5 x 10" vent damper terminal on the exterior wall though. Thanks for another great vid.

@harrisond8132 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. This is the exact same isse I have with the stud directly in the center. Thanks!

@cbayoo9405 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching right way to seal inteior side of the vent. Replaced old microwave amd found nasty stuff from last guy skipping steps! Cheers!

@stevealaska73 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another fine video. This is on my "To-Do List".

@philmann1445 10 ай бұрын

one of the best project videos i've seen in years! excellent job!!

@jamiejackson1026 Жыл бұрын

Nice thorough, detailed video - makes a project like this do-able. Also, thanks for the extra tips on sealing everything up!

@Vanessa-pe1fo 7 ай бұрын

I've watched how to install laminate at least 3 times, I learned so much from you. keep up the good work.

@Breyfogle126 4 ай бұрын

Definitely deserves a like and subscribe. Great instructions! Wish my contractors would have done this in the first place, but I appreciate you guys making the video!

@petergausden1389 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. I have to do the exact same process as I have framing in the way. Thanks so much for the clear instructions.

@tedkrush5661 2 жыл бұрын

Clever on pre-drilling the holes for the wire before hand. I would have been cussing at myself. Thanks as always.

@Ashleigh1959 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, I have the same issue with my microwave, now I know what to do. Thanks Shannon.

@jennifersugint Жыл бұрын

Great video! So glad I found your channel. I was able to get my sewer pipe done from one of your videos to the best of my abilities. Venting my range hood is next. I know watching your videos, you’re doing it the right way. I will certainly have a lot more hiccups along the way of course lol. Thanks for these videos!

@JeremyThielman 11 ай бұрын

Having the vent blow into the house is a pain. Grease gets on everything. 20 year old house with a gas stove, contractor buddy didn't know how I was able to buy house in CO, said it was a code violation; Carbon monoxide. Ran into the same stud problem. However one of the studs was behind finished cabinetry and I did not want to take it down, damage the paint job, and moulding work. so I used a flat mending plate with a 3" pipe adapter and a 4" dryer hose fitted to the exterior of the mending plate. Yes, I am forcing the flow into a narrower path. I'll check it in two years, set it in my calendar, to see if there is any excess grease build up on the motor or plate. But I am happy to get it done after living here for 11 years!

@williamwallace1679 2 жыл бұрын

What an excellent bunch of workers

@donhudson1427 2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly the project I'm doing. Thank you very much for all the information.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@Memo-nd6fj 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed a while ago bc you have the best DIY videos than anybody else out there. More simple details and include info that is very helpful. Thanks!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@SeanBlader 2 ай бұрын

I am just about to the point of wiring electrical boxes and was worried about how I was going to get my microwave vent in, and this got me exactly what I needed, I had a stud right in the way, and it was totally worth it to me to cut out that stud and frame around the space. Next step is to cut the sheathing and steel siding I have there. Excellent thought putting the foam strip in there for a better seal. I'll be doing that, although at the same time I thought about getting some sprayfoam between the studs and the duct. I guess I'll just have to see if I can even get in there.

@diastoleny 11 ай бұрын

Just what I needed to do the job. Thank you very much!!!!

@markbuhler7562 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, I like your workmanship.

@bellarosamariaboutique 6 ай бұрын

I can't believe I watched this whole video. Wished you were in New Jersey. I need help with replacing the exterior microwave outside vent and new microwave. I will order the microwave and parts for delivery. Hoping to find a good handyman to help me. Thank you for this great tutorial.

@Jake-ev4si Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Us DIY hacks appreciate the work you do!

@bbruno1973 2 ай бұрын

Great video!! I was stuck with how to attach the vent to the microwave. The appliance store said "oh it just goes up against the vent. there might be some play but thats how it works". Made no sense to me. Directions made no mention of the bracket. Put microwave in. Finished watching this video. And realizing the bracket sitting on my kitchen island was the same one you added. Took the microwave back out. Added it. Everything works great.

@j.d4674 9 ай бұрын

These projects always require some improvising and I think you’ve done an excellent job of that. Solid video all around 🤙🏻

@HouseImprovements 9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@blueplasma5589 Жыл бұрын

I know how it is remembering at the last minute about EYE PROTECTION! Finally a fella who is demonstrating the correct procedure to perform something on you tube, hurray!!

@josephnorcalusa1710 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful information, thank you for sharing !!

@Sctronic209 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy your videos.

@chengchenggu5324 9 ай бұрын

Really great job. That is what my husband going to do. Thank you very much for sharing.

@pentonhusqvarna Жыл бұрын

Perfect video! I've got to do the exact same mod with a stud in the middle that supports the ridge rafter of my roof. Will probably double the framing bottom and top but I was thinking I probably needed to go to the floor with a cripple stud - not going to do that now. What you did should be sufficient with my increased framing. So glad to have found your video!

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

If its indeed supporting the ridge beam then I would do a header across the opening supported by cripples to the bottom plate

@decosse01 4 ай бұрын

@@HouseImprovements Well intended - The cut Stud is effectively the Cripple Stud - what is required additionally are Jack Studs - I think your intention was same, just nit-picking on the terminology (although you just repeated what the requestor had used). 😁

@bloosbelly Жыл бұрын

Had almost the same deal, and wasn't willing to give up the cabinet space. Went straight up and on top, added some crown moulding and some fake plants to hide it.

@misaonthefly Жыл бұрын

thanks man... i'm from mexico and we usually build with masonry... but i got the gist of it pretty well

@8cupsCoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Best channel for real DIYers

@RuggerDez 3 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I needed… thank you !!!

@AdamGrayson 2 жыл бұрын

This is some quality content right here.

@macsterguy 2 жыл бұрын

Quality job as usual!

@DavidWilliams-wj4sc Ай бұрын

25:46...yep. I need to start wearing glasses too, down here in Grand Rapids MI.

@carlosestrada-qh7sb Ай бұрын

Nice work and very detailed It helps a lot Thx

@Johnson25801 Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see someone advocate for safety equipment

@JamesPeterson-dd2iu Жыл бұрын

Great move on using that compressible foam insulation tape on flange of damper assembly! I see no other way to make that seal while re-installing the microwave and venting. Awesome tip.

@michaelmitchell9612 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, getting ready to install new REAL venthood and I also have a stud in the middle.

@carpnotes4607 2 жыл бұрын

Righteous install bro

@keeblerkelloggs 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, thanks!

@trudybarker1075 Жыл бұрын

Liked your way of explaining how to do stuff…..👌

@waltcents14 Жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration video

@robertlyman9789 2 жыл бұрын

That vibrating saw thing is cool

@mae2759 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you showed the worst case scenario. All of these other home improvement channels are like "if you run into this complicated obstacle, just do this - easy as pie and I'm not going to show you anything on that." haha.

@MageLeaderInc 10 ай бұрын

Worst case would have been having to go up through the attic and out the roof or gable end

@catcolbert9044 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Very educational.

@spin1788 2 ай бұрын

Excellent videos, real world problems and how to solve them

@Radtke_Makes Ай бұрын

"Eyeballs don't grow on trees, folks!" Now that would be a terrifying sight! :) love your videos

@russellfort Жыл бұрын

Thank You !! Very educational.

@MattyWill1 2 жыл бұрын

Dang. You have the stud in the way and also the tile. Well you had good luck with the drywall coming out all at once.

@jsnchadwick Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am doing this today. Wish me luck

@raystout7673 3 ай бұрын

Great video - you can install my microwave & vent anytime. Quality work.

@FSCHW 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Would be nice to see one mounted on an inside wall.

@ilovethewiggle-crypto8033 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Exactly what I needed to know

@Ridmanjr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks help me out a lot today!

@pilotscott4908 Жыл бұрын

This is a great, detailed video. I would love to vent my microwave hood outside, but my stove is positioned on a wall with a finished stairway to the basement behind it. Below the kitchen is a basement, and above is a second floor bedroom. So I think I’m stuck with recirculating 😢

@mikel5253 Жыл бұрын

Good video, I have to do all this today, thanks

@mikechiodetti4482 2 жыл бұрын

THAT WAS GREAT! I'm keeping the video for future use. Could you have mounted the outside vent cover, then removed it and put the calking on the vent cover flange or the house to eliminate any moisture from getting inside making it a tighter seal. Other than that, nice install!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

If you watch to the end I do seal the vent to the siding on the exterior.

@RicardoDiaz21129 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really learned a lot.

@johnhowardnardine6815 2 жыл бұрын

I am not even planning on installing a microwave, but I watched the whole thing, mainly because it gives me insight into how to tackle jobs. The biggest obstacle for amateur DIYers like me is the fear of getting in over our heads, that we'll break something irreparably. What I like about your way of explaining your approach is that everything is just a problem to be solved, that it's not magic; it's well within reach of most of us, with a good tutorial like this. By the way, are House Improvements hats available for purchase? and, is buying your merchandise a good way to support your channel?

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments. Unfortunately we do not have hats but we have many other products and we have ways of straight donation if you prefer. I will attach a link to our website to check out. You will also find links "support us" and "donate" in the top tool bar. Thank you again. www.house-improvements.com/forums/

@rugerdogg5316 Жыл бұрын

Great video I'm dealing with a stud in my vent as well nice job.i have spray foam insulation do i need a vapor barrier behind my drywall

@mfgking123 Жыл бұрын

Great install!

@MattyWill1 2 жыл бұрын

Good video guys.

@-8_8- Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm looking at this same job, but with the caveat of brick removal.

@jofranco6410 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Would you put isolation band as well for a range hood?

@daftnord4957 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your time and expertise. I'm wondering how much to charge for this job. Drywall patch, stud offset/frame, and J channeling for vinyl siding

@ryancharles9252 16 күн бұрын

Very infomative...thank u for sharing...

@j5c077 2 жыл бұрын

very helpful. thank you

@pabadear Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative video. This has helped a lot with my project. Can you share the name of the clear sheet/film you taped before closing the wall? Is it acting as a barrier to keep moisture away from the drywall? Thanks in advance!

@notans1krr46 2 жыл бұрын

Good informative video! Thanks. Now I feel pretty good about adding a vent to my microwave. I have vinyl siding on my house. Should i remove it and cut it out for the vent or install vent as you did?

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

No, you do not want to install the vent over the vinyl siding like I did here with the wood siding. Remove and cut around it.

@knothead35 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to know how to change from a microwave vent to a regular hooded vent when it shares a wall with the garage.

@gregspencer8472 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Shannon. I was hoping there was going to be brick on the outside.. would be interested to see how you cut a rectangular hole in that.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

We can discuss that in the forum if you want to post your question there.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

@danb4376 2 жыл бұрын

I did something similar with a 6" duct hole through brick. Ended up perforating the circumference with a 1/4" hammer drill and busting the core out. It worked out not too bad. Luckily the vent had a flange that covered the imperfect hole.