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Does microwave need much space?

  • 14-03-2015 5:59am
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Have an integrated microwave that has just given up after 8 or 9 years.

    Presume there is little point in fixing it and will have to go for a new one.

    The space where the other one was is over an oven. There would be a few inches of room above it and at rear, none at sides. Is that enough for a standard microwave - does it need much room outside the cooling vents? It's just that integrated are a lot more expensive and if I thought a hundred euro one would do the job, I'd buy one.


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  • #2
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    Just measure your space so the one you choose fits.
    They vary in size.
    We had ours over the oven for years.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
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    Emery Rotten Whimsy wrote: »
    Just measure your space so the one you choose fits.
    They vary in size.
    We had ours over the oven for years.

    It's not so much the over the oven, it's that it will be surrounded and almost enclosed, but for a few inches at the top and back. Just wondering if that's enough or does it need some airflow wherever the vent is located.


  • #4
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    thats were we had our. it was in a small press with a door. there was no back on it for ventilation.


  • #5
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Maybe your existing one is repairable?


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,118 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    byte wrote: »
    Maybe your existing one is repairable?
    I would expect that it is, but as the OP hasn't mentioned the type of fault it has, it's difficult to speculate.

    The real question is, "is it cheaper to repair or replace?"

    If I read the OP's post correctly, the original unit is already gone.


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  • #7
    The Red Ace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭The Red Ace


    once you have a little space over the roof vents you will be fine, but before you dump the existing one why not get it checked, the two most common failures are a blown inline surge fuse or a diode which is located between the capacitor and the frame, both pittance to replace in comparison to buying a replacement


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