woman_who_sees Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 After 10 years of heavy use (we don't use our oven) , our microwave is finally dying. Can the one over the stove be replaced or do we buy a new one for the counter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 The microwave can be replaced. There is the standard household size 30" wide, very easy to get a replacement. If not 30" wide, then you have to shop more for a microwave that will fit the spot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo18 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 You also have to consider how the current one vents, so you can buy a replacement that vents the same way because of the way they are set in cabinets. In other words, does air blow out the back, sides, top, or bottom? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch_12078 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 When our OEM Sharp microwave died, I found a 1000 watt Hamilton Beach unit at Walmart for $88 that fit the ventilated front trim from the Sharp with just some minor rebending of the mounting straps and adding a couple of small wood shims to support the feet. It's been in regular use for the past two years with no problems.The vents are in approximately the same locations as the Sharp vents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleEye Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Ours went out after about 8 years and we looked online for one from the same manufacture and found one that was very similar and it fit just like the old one. Didn't even have to replace the bracket on the wall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ray,IN Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Solo18 said: You also have to consider how the current one vents, so you can buy a replacement that vents the same way because of the way they are set in cabinets. In other words, does air blow out the back, sides, top, or bottom? New units have a "box" that directs air flow, you remove it and turn to vent to the location you desire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
masterdrago Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 They can be tricky to install/replace. And yes most of the venting is pretty standard depending on who makes them. Not sure about the "off" brand in ours (High Pointe). I suggest taking it out and examining how things are arranged since so much of the RV industry does not use standard ware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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