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 appliance. They can help free up space on your countertops and provide your kitchen with a sleek style.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook evenly and microwaves that heat food quickly. They offer a wide range of options to cook different foods.
Size
Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the flexibility of wall ovens, a built in microwave and wall oven combination is an efficient solution for kitchens of all kinds. Explore our collection of combination wall ovens and microwaves to find the best solution for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and installation instructions for the appliance you choose to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave and wall oven combos include both wall oven and microwave models that are available in a range of styles, colors, and finishes to complement any style. Look for features such as simple and easy controls as well as a power cook feature, and built-in self-cleaning to cut down on time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features can save counter space and give your kitchen a sleeker appearance. Because 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 requirement for an additional countertop appliance or large wall ovens that are stand-alone. A combination microwave oven can be a great option for those who want to modernize your kitchen without having to undergo any major renovation projects.
Microwave oven combos are available in different styles to fit your kitchen's decor. Some have a right-to-left swing-out door, while others feature a drop-down style that opens in the same manner as an oven that is traditional. There is also microwave ovens that open through a drawer similar to a cabinet. The microwave drawers can be easily accessible and are perfect for small spaces.
Combination microwaves can also offer a range of features to help make meal prep easier and more efficient. For example, some models come with sensors for steam cycles that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food items to ensure that you get perfectly steamed veggies and fish. Other features include the broil feature, which allows you to quickly melt cheese and cook your favorite food. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile, can cook, grill, and crisp food.
When choosing a microwave combination, make sure to consider how often you'll use each function. If you will be using the oven more frequently than the micro, you might prefer a double wall-oven. A combo oven has a smaller capacity than a standalone oven.
Once you've decided on the right microwave and oven combination to meet your needs, consider the installation process. Over-the-range models are positioned over your cooktop or stove and connected to an electrical outlet. Built-in microwaves can be incorporated on walls or cabinets in your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits to make your microwave match your cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great choice for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can save the space in cabinets that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances. They can also cut down on energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall-mounted ovens and offer a more efficient way to cook. Additionally, they can usually be used to cook hot and cold dishes, reducing the need for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts a variety of analyses when evaluating potential amendments to energy conservation standards. These include assessments of technology and market screening analyses, engineering analyses and a national impact assessment (NIA). For this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its existing engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the best level of improvements in efficiency that are technologically feasible for this product category.
DOE will evaluate the design of a microwave with the energy performance goals set in the engineering analysis. 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 effects on consumers, including the cost savings over the lifecycle, as well as the simple payback period (PBP). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate industry net present value ("NPV").
DOE will also evaluate the impact on manufacturers and will employ an altered industry cash flow model specifically tailored to this type of product to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also look at the impact of these proposals on small businesses and other manufacturing subgroups to identify those that may be disproportionately affected.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy usage and an integrated active mode energy use measure. The current test procedures only deal with the standby mode power usage.
Design
Microwaves produce heat by causing water molecules vibrate in food. Wall ovens depend on the circulation of hot air, while microwaves rely 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 gives sleek, modern design. It is important to think about your budget and needs before investing in a combination wall oven. A few of the combo wall ovens we have rated have issues with performance or design.