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 save space on your counters and give your kitchen an elegant appearance.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves heat food quickly. They also have a wide range of options for cooking different foods.
Size
A built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a perfect solution for many kitchens. It is a combination of the convenience of a microwavable with the flexibility of wall ovens. Explore our collection of wall ovens that combine with microwaves to find the ideal fit for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications for your chosen unit and the installation guide to be sure it fits in your space. Our microwave & wall oven combinations feature both wall oven and microwave models that come in a variety of styles, colors and finishes that will complement any style. Look for features like smart and convenient controls and a power cook function, and built-in self-cleaning to help you save time.
Convenience
A built-in microwave oven combo can free up space on your kitchen counters and give a stylish look to your space. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and even pre-packaged food items. It can also eliminate the need for an additional countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you are looking to upgrade your home without having to undertake major renovations, a combination microwave oven is a great choice.
You can find microwave ovens in a variety of styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Some have a right-to-left swing-out door, whereas others have a drop-down design that opens the same way as an ordinary oven. There is also microwave ovens that open inside a drawer, similar to a cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are great for small spaces where you need to keep your microwave from taking up valuable counter space.
Combination microwaves also have a variety of features that can help you prepare your meals faster and more efficient. For instance, some models have a sensor steam cycle that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure you receive perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include the broil feature, that allows you to swiftly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile, can cook, grill, and crisp food items.
Consider how often you'll utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave-oven combination. If you'll be using the oven part of your combination more often than the microwave, you may be better off with a double wall oven. It's also important to note that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.
After you've chosen the right microwave and oven combo for your requirements, you need to consider the installation. Over- oven with microwave built in can be positioned over the stove or cooktop and connect to an electrical outlet, while built-in microwaves can be plugged directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models have trim kits that ensure that your new microwave is in line with the cabinets you already have.
Energy Efficiency
A built-in microwave oven combination can be a great space saving option for those with smaller kitchens, whether they live in a 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 consumption. They generally provide an efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, since they consume less energy. In addition, they can be used to cook warm and hot dishes, eliminating the need for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE performs several analyses when evaluating potential amendments to energy conservation standards. These include technology and market assessments, screening analyses, engineering analyses, and national impact analysis (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the highest level of efficiency improvements that are technically feasible for this particular product class.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave against 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, including cost savings throughout the lifecycle and simple payback period (PBP). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also examine the impact on manufacturers and will employ an altered industry cash flow model that is specifically tailored to this type of product in order to estimate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the effects of these proposals on small-scale businesses as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to identify those that may be disproportionately affected.
In addition, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy use as well as an active mode energy use metric. The current test procedures only address standby mode power use.
Design
Microwaves create heat by causing water molecules to 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 blend these two different appliances into a single unit that saves kitchen space and provides an elegant, modern look. You must carefully think about your budget and needs before purchasing a combination wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens that we've rated have issues with performance or design.