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bandw
Citizen
Username: Bandw
Post Number: 51
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 3:16 pm: |     |
Can anyone recommend someone to install (for a reasonable price) an over-the-range microwave? There is one installed in that space now, but it's broken and needs to be replaced. Thanks. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 399
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 3:37 pm: | |
Its not that tough to do if you have a helper. I've done it twice. The units themselves are not super heavy, but bulky.
The directions inside (at least for GE) comes with a good template & instructions.
Once you have the mounting brackets installed on the wall and have supports on the cabinet above -- you carefully hang the unit in place, then finish with bolts from above.
IF you look at the cabinet above the current unit -- you'll probably see bolts. Once loosened, it'll just be hanging.
good luck -- Pete |
bandw
Citizen
Username: Bandw
Post Number: 52
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 5:56 pm: | |
Thanks, Pete. However, given my work schedule over the next week, coupled with all the other *&^%^*&*(# I have to do around the house and the fact that I am generally incompetent when it comes to home repairs (unless the task involves breaking things), I think I would be better off relying on a professional (or at least someone less incompetent than me) for this one. |
doublea
Citizen
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 378
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 6:07 pm: | |
bandw: If you buy your new microwave from Karl's (assuming you haven't yet purchased one), I'm pretty sure they would install it and their price is pretty reasonable. |
Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 399
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 9:41 pm: | |
bandw,
Got one from Sears and installed it by myself. It was simple and didn't take thta long! Save some $$$...DIY!
If I can do it, I am SURE that U can! |
Richard O'Connor
Citizen
Username: Roconn
Post Number: 39
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 - 9:20 am: | |
bandw ....
if you buy it and you have a couple of free hours on Saturday I'll help you get it in .. email me direct...
Richard (ROC)
--Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.--
--AIM: ROConn |
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