A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

A microwave oven with built-in features combines your wall oven with your microwave into one unit. They can help you save space on your counters and give your kitchen a stylish look.

These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly and their microwaves cook food quickly. They also offer a wide variety of cooking options to cook various 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 entire range of microwaves that combine with wall ovens to find the perfect option for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and installation guide for the model you select to ensure it works in your space. Our microwave & oven combinations include both oven and microwave models in a variety colors, styles and finishes that will match any decor. Look for features like simple and easy controls and a power cook function and a built-in self-cleaning feature to cut down on time.

Convenience

A built-in microwave oven can save counter space and make your kitchen appear more modern appearance. Because it functions as a microwave and a traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen meals and meals that are pre-packaged in one appliance. It can also eliminate the need for a separate countertop appliance or large wall ovens that are stand-alone. If you're looking to improve your home without having to do major changes, a combination microwave oven is a great option.

Microwave ovens are available in a variety of different styles to match your kitchen's decor. Some have a left-to-right swing-out door, while others feature a drop-down style that opens in the same manner as an ordinary oven. You can also purchase microwave ovens that open inside a drawer, similar to a cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are perfect for small spaces where you want to minimize the use of counter space.

Combination microwaves can also offer a range of features to help make meal prep easier and more practical. For instance, certain models have 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 a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish and Crispwave(tm) technology that allows you to grill food items, bake and crisp them.

When choosing a microwave oven combination, be sure to consider how often you'll use each function. If you'll use the oven more frequently than the micro, you might prefer an oven that doubles as a wall. It's also important to note that a combo oven typically has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.

Once you've selected the best microwave and oven combination for your requirements, you need to think about how you will install it. Over-the-range models are positioned over your stovetop or cooktop, and plug into the power outlet. Built-in microwaves are inserted into cabinets or walls in your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits to 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 who have smaller kitchens, regardless of whether they reside in a house or an apartment. They can help to save cabinet space that would otherwise be taken up by two separate appliances, and they also can help reduce energy usage. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall ovens and offer a more efficient way to cook. They can also be used to cook food or warm meals. This reduces the necessity for other appliances such as toasters or warming plates.


In evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses which include market and technology assessment screening analysis, engineering analysis, and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will rely on its current engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine the maximum level of improvements in efficiency that are technologically feasible for this product class.

DOE will evaluate the microwave's design to a set energy performance objectives 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 built in microwave ovens Links to an external site. of the NIA, DOE will evaluate the impacts on consumers for every product category including lifecycle cost savings as well as simple payback period ("PBP"). DOE will employ the Government Regulatory Impact Model, with an adaptation for microwavable ovens to calculate the industry net present value (NPV).

The impact on manufacturers will be evaluated also, and DOE will use a modified version of its Industry Cash Flow model adapted for this type of product to estimate manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers as well as other subgroups of manufacturers to determine if they could be disproportionately affected by these proposals.

Additionally, DOE will consider whether the testing procedures for microwave ovens should be revised to include active mode energy use and an integrated active mode energy use metric. Currently, the test protocols only cover the use of standby mode power.

Design

Microwaves produce heat through the process of 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 combine these two different appliances into one unit that saves kitchen space and offers a sleek, modern aesthetic. However, you must carefully consider your goals and budget before deciding to purchase a combination wall oven. A few of the combo wall ovens we have rated have issues with performance or design.