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 microwave and oven into one unit. They can help free up space on your countertops and give your kitchen a modern style.
These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves heat food quickly. They also offer a wide selection of cooking options different foods.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combination is a perfect solution for many kitchens. It is a combination of the convenience of a microwave with the flexibility of wall ovens. Explore our collection of combination wall ovens and microwaves to find the perfect solution for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications of your chosen unit and the installation guide to make sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combos include both microwave and wall oven models that are available in a range of colors, styles and finishes to complement any style. Also, look out for features like modern and efficient digital controls, a power-cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options that will help you reduce time.
Convenience
A built in microwave oven combo can save counter space in your kitchen and provide a modern look to your space. It can be used to heat leftovers, frozen food items, and pre-packaged foods. It eliminates the need for separate countertop appliances or large wall ovens. If you want to upgrade your home without having to undertake major renovations, a combination microwave oven is a great choice.
You can find microwave oven combos in various designs to fit your kitchen's decor. Some microwave oven combos feature a swing-out right-to-left door and others have drop-down designs that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also find microwave ovens with an open-type drawer that opens as an open cabinet. Microwave drawers are easily accessible and are perfect for small space.
Combination microwaves can also offer a range of features to help make meal prep easier and more practical. Certain models come with the option of a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish and Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill, bake and crisp foods.
Consider how often you will utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave-oven combination. If you'll use the oven more often than the microwave, you may be better off buying an extra wall oven. It's also important to remember that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.
When you've chosen an oven and microwave combination to satisfy your needs, think about the installation process. Over-the-range models are installed over your cooktop or stove and connect to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into cabinets or walls in your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that let you seamlessly match your new microwave with your existing kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave ovens are a great option for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can save on the space in cabinets that would be taken up by two separate appliances. Additionally, they can also help reduce energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and provide the most efficient method to cook. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook both food and warm dishes, eliminating the need for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
When evaluating potential amended energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses that include market and technology assessment, screening analysis, engineering analysis and a national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its existing engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest level of efficiency improvements that are technologically feasible for this product class.
In best integrated microwave oven engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with a set of energy performance goals. 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 part of NIA, DOE will assess the impact on consumers, such as the cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback period (PBP). DOE will use the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens to determine the industry's net present value (NPV).
Manufacturer impacts will be evaluated as well as the impact on manufacturers will be evaluated. DOE will employ a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model that has been modified to this particular product type to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also consider the impacts of these plans on small-scale businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to determine those who are likely to be affected.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens should be updated to include active mode energy use as well as an integrated active mode energy use measure. At present, the tests only provide standby mode power usage.
Design
Wall ovens rely on the circulation of hot air evenly while microwaves use waves to cause the water molecules in food items to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall ovens combine these two different appliances into one unit that helps save kitchen space and provides sleek, modern design. It is important to think about your budget and needs before purchasing a combination wall oven. Several of the combination wall ovens that we've rated have issues with performance or design.