A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility
A microwave oven with built-in features incorporates your wall oven and your microwave into one unit. They can help free space on your counters and provide your kitchen with a sleek aesthetic.
These models come with powerful broilers that cook food evenly. They also have the ability to heat food quickly. These models have a variety of options to cook various dishes.
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. Browse our full selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the best option for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and the installation guide for the model you select to ensure it will work in your space. Our microwave and oven combos include both microwave and oven models in a variety designs, colors and styles that will match any decor. Look for features such as easy and efficient controls as well as a power cook feature and a built-in self-cleaning feature to help you save time.
Convenience
A microwave oven with built-in features will save you space on your counters and make your kitchen appear more modern appearance. It can be used to cook leftovers, frozen food items, and even pre-packaged food items. Best built in microwaves eliminates the necessity of separate appliances for the countertop or large wall ovens. If you want to upgrade your home without the need for major renovations, a microwave and a convection oven is a great choice.
You can find microwave ovens that come in various styles to match your kitchen's decor. Some have a right-to-left swing-out door, whereas others feature a drop-down style that opens in the same manner as a traditional oven. You can also find microwave ovens with the drawer design that opens like a cabinet. Microwave drawers can be easily reached and are great for small spaces.
Combination microwaves also come with a variety of features that can simplify meal preparation and make it more practical. For example, some models have a sensor steam cycle that automatically adjusts the time and temperature of your food to ensure that you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food, as well as Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill or bake food and make it crisp.
Consider how often you'll utilize each feature before deciding on the microwave oven combination. If you'll be using the oven more often than the microwave, you may be better off buying an oven that doubles as a wall. A combo oven has less capacity than an oven that is a standalone unit.
After you've chosen the right microwave and oven combination that meets your requirements, you need to think about the installation. Over-the-range models are installed over the stovetop or cooktop and connect to the power outlet. Built-in microwaves are installed into cabinets or walls in your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that let you effortlessly blend your new microwave with your existing kitchen cabinets.
Energy Efficiency
Built-in microwave oven combos are a great option for those who have smaller kitchens in their house or apartment. They can help to save on cabinet space that would normally be taken up by two separate appliances, and they also can help reduce energy consumption. 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 necessity for additional appliances like toasters or warming plates.
DOE conducts a variety of 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 use its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine the level of efficiency improvement is possible for this product category.
In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave to 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 part of the NIA, DOE will evaluate the impact on consumers of each product category including lifecycle cost savings and simple payback periods ("PBP"). DOE will employ the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens to determine the industry's net present value (NPV).
The impact on manufacturers will be evaluated also, and DOE will use a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model adapted to this particular product type to calculate the manufacturing NPV. DOE will also examine the impacts of these plans on small-scale businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to determine those that may be disproportionately affected.
Additionally, DOE will consider whether the tests for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy usage and an integrated active mode energy use metric. At present, the tests only include standby mode power consumption.
Design
Microwaves produce heat by causing water molecules to vibrate in food. Wall ovens rely upon the circulation of hot air, while microwaves depend on waves to cause food molecules to vibrate. Combination wall ovens blend these two very different appliances into a single unit that saves kitchen space and offers an elegant, modern look. However, it is important to consider your goals and budget before purchasing a combination wall oven. Some of the ovens we evaluated have design or performance issues.