A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A built-in microwave oven combo provides the best of both worlds by making your wall oven and microwave into one device. They can help you save counter space and give your kitchen a classy appearance.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly, and their microwaves cook food quickly. These models have a variety of cooking options for different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the versatility of an oven on a wall, a built in microwave and wall oven combo is an efficient solution for many kitchens. Explore our collection of combination wall ovens and microwaves to find the perfect one for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications for your selected model and the installation guide to be sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave and wall oven combinations feature both microwave and wall oven models that are available in a range of styles, colors, and finishes to match any style. Also, look out for features like intelligent and easy-to-use digital controls, a power-cook function, and built-in self-cleaning options to help reduce time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can free up counter space in your kitchen and provide a modern design to your space. Since it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven, you can heat up leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It also eliminates the need for an additional countertop appliance or a large wall ovens that are stand-alone. If you want to upgrade your home without having to undertake major remodeling the combination microwave oven is a great option.
You can find microwave ovens that come in various styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with doors that swing out right to left, while others are drop-down designs that open in the same way as traditional ovens. There is also microwave ovens with a drawer style that opens as a cabinet. The microwave drawers can be easily reached and are great for small spaces.
Combination microwaves also come with various features to help make meal prep easier and more efficient. For instance, some models come with a sensor steam cycle that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food to ensure you receive perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil feature that allows you to quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill, bake and crisp foods.
Think about how often you'll make use of each feature when choosing a microwave oven combo. If you will be using the oven more than the micro, you may be better off buying a double wall-oven. A combo appliance has less capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
When you've chosen the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, consider the installation procedure. Over-the-range models are installed over your cooktop or stove, and plug into a power outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted into the walls or cabinets of your kitchen. Certain models have trim kits that ensure that your new microwave is in line with the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great choice for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can help reduce the amount of cabinet space that would otherwise be taken up by two separate appliances and they can also help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall ovens and provide the most efficient method to cook. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook warm and hot dishes, eliminating the need for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts various analyses when evaluating potential amendments to energy conservation standards. These include market and technology assessments screening analyses, engineering analyses, and a national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its existing engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this particular product class.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with an energy performance set of objectives. The engineering analysis will then determine the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible based on the most advanced microprocessor-controlled model available on the market or in working prototypes, or the maximum reduction in energy consumption that is technically achievable with the current technologies available for this product class.
As oven microwave built in of NIA, DOE will assess the effects on consumers, such as the cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback period (PBP). DOE will utilize its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate industry net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also examine the impacts on manufacturers, and will use an industry-specific cash flow model specifically tailored to this type of product to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also look at the impacts of these plans on small businesses and other manufacturing subgroups to determine those who could be most affected.
DOE will also look into whether the test procedure for microwave ovens needs to be revised to include active mode power consumption and a possible integrated energy use metric. Currently, the test protocols only cover standby mode power use.
Design
Microwaves produce heat by causing water molecules vibrate in food. Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air while microwaves depend on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall ovens combine these two very different appliances into a single unit that helps save kitchen space and provides a sleek, modern aesthetic. You should carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combination wall oven. Some of the combination ovens we rated have design or performance issues.