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Old 07-29-2024, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
If your microwave can be vented INSIDE, you can probably have it lowered a few inches, then close off the vent (if you have one) and install matching wood shelf. The cords are typically long enough to allow this. I would use some insulation and a metal cover to close off the vent. The other option would be to remove the microwave, add a shelf, and use a countertop unit.
I believe there is a minimum amount of clearance required for an over the range microwave. So lowering the unit would not be a good idea.