Over-the-range microwave installation in east DFW

Swap an over-the-range or built-in microwave that plugs into the outlet and vents through the setup you already have.

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An over-the-range microwave hangs from a wall plate and bolts through the cabinet above it. It is heavy, awkward to lift, and has to be level and solid because it sits over the stove. Most people find it is a two-person job they would rather not do themselves.

We take down the old unit, mount the new wall plate into studs, hang the microwave, bolt it through the top cabinet, plug it into the existing outlet, and set it to vent the way your kitchen already vents. If the cabinet opening, outlet, or duct does not suit the new unit, we tell you before we start.

Where we do this work

Our home area is east DFW. We do microwave install across these cities, and more of DFW by grouped visit.

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What we do

Common microwave install jobs we handle. Mix and match them, or add other small projects to the same visit.

Over-the-range swaps

Old unit and wall plate off, new plate and microwave mounted, tested.

Built-in and trim-kit units

Built-in microwaves with trim kits, fitted in an existing cabinet opening.

Recirculating setup

Charcoal filter installed and the blower set to recirculate when there is no outside duct.

Vent to existing duct

Blower turned and connected to the existing duct and damper.

Cabinet adjustments

Minor cabinet bottom trimming when the new unit needs it, quoted up front.

Old unit removal

Old microwave moved to the curb or garage.

Free quote for microwave install

Every job is quoted before anything is scheduled. Send your list and a few photos and we reply with a clear price and the next open times.

Use the contact page or email photos to [email protected]
Include your ZIP, a short note on each item, and a wide and close photo of each spot
Prefer to talk it through? Call (682) 297-2467
Please do not text photos yet. Email or call instead.

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What we bring and what you provide

So the visit goes smoothly and nobody waits on a missing part.

We bring

Stud finder, level, and drill for the new wall plate
Toggle bolts and cabinet bolts when the supplied hardware will not reach
A second set of hands for lifting the unit into place
Drop cloths for the counter and stovetop

You provide

The new microwave with its wall plate, template, and bolts
The charcoal filter if your kitchen recirculates
An existing outlet in the cabinet above
An empty cabinet above the range and a clear counter

How it works

Four steps from first call to finished job.

1
Tell us the job
Call, or send your list and photos through the contact page or by email. Include your ZIP.
2
Get a free quote
We reply with a clear price, or tell you up front if we need to see it in person first.
3
Pick a time
We work by appointment. We confirm the day and what to have ready.
4
We do the work
We finish the agreed list, test what we installed, and clean up before we leave.

What affects the cost

Over-the-range or built-in. Built-in units with trim kits take more fitting time.
Matching the old mounting. New wall plates rarely match old holes. Extra drilling and patching may be needed.
Vent direction. Rotating the blower to match your duct adds a little time.
Cabinet work. Trimming or reinforcing the cabinet above is quoted separately.

How to prepare

Send the model number of the new microwave.
Photograph the current unit, the cabinet above it, and the outlet inside that cabinet.
Tell us whether your current unit vents outside or recirculates, if you know.
Have the new microwave on site, in its box, with the wall plate and template.
Clear the counter and stovetop and the cabinet above the range.
Make sure the stove is off and cool.

What is not included

New outlets, new circuits, or moving an outlet
New ductwork or cutting through walls, roofs, or soffits
Range or cooktop installation, gas or electric
Microwave repair

Licensed trades. We do not do electrical or plumbing work that requires a licensed trade. If part of your job needs an electrician or plumber, we tell you up front.

Texas and DFW notes

Older kitchens

Many older homes still have original 1970s and 1980s cabinets. Wall plate spacing on new microwaves may not match the old holes, and older cabinet bottoms sometimes need trimming. We check from photos first.

Common questions

Will the new microwave fit my space?

Most over-the-range units are 30 inches wide. Send a photo and measurements of the opening, and the model number, and we will check.

What if there is no outlet in the cabinet above?

Over-the-range microwaves need an outlet, usually in the cabinet above. If there is none, you need an electrician first. We do not do electrical work.

Do you remove the old unit?

Yes. We take it down and move it to your curb or garage. Round the Clock Junk can haul it away.

My microwave vents outside. Can you keep that?

Yes, if the existing duct lines up with the new unit. New ducts through walls or roofs are outside our scope.

How long does it take?

A straight swap usually takes a couple of hours. Cabinet fitting adds time.

Related services

Often booked in the same visit.

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Need microwave install? Get a free quote.

Call or send photos for a free quote. We confirm the price before any work starts.

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