Save Space With Microhood Combinations
With microhood combinations you merge two useful units together to make a single appliance. This combination is installed over the stove, just as your hood normally would be, but it also includes the microwave oven. For most people, the microwave and range combination is a great way to have both appliances without giving up valuable space.
You can find any combination of expensive and intricate to cheaper and simple depending on your budget and desires. Most units also include, along with the microwave and hood, a night-light/stove top light and a two-speed fan.
There are both vented and non-vented styles of microwave range hoods available. The best option is usually a vented one because this way steam and cooking odors are carried away. Although the majority of odors and steam is removed in those without vents by filters that are built in. Whichever sort you go for you will need to clean the filters or the vents regularly to maintain their efficiency.
There are several items you should keep in mind when trying to decide on which appliance to buy. Take into consideration how tall you and your family members are before making your purchase. If any of you are petite, it may be difficult to reach the range easily. For people like this it can be risky taking out hot foods and plates. Another possible problem is the location of the microwave – if you’re cooking something on the stove and need to reach into the microwave, you may knock something over or burn yourself on a hot pot.
You’ll spend anywhere from $250 to $1,100 for microhood combinations, based on how many features it has. The smallest microwaves are only 12 inches deep so the vent really only covers the back burners. If you want to ensure good coverage of the full stove top, then look for a microwave that has a greater depth – see if you can find one that will extend over most of the stove. Also make sure that you know where the vents are and how to access them – you want to pick a unit where it’s easy to keep the filters clean.
You can find a comprehensive guide to purchasing a microhood combination at the Microwave Range Hood Buying Guide.
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