A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

A microwave oven that is built-in combines your wall oven with your microwave into one appliance. They can help free space on your countertops and provide your kitchen with a sleek style.

These models feature powerful broilers that cook evenly, and microwaves that heat food quickly. They also have a wide variety of cooking options to cook various meals.

Size

Combining the convenience of a microwave oven and the versatility of an oven on a wall, a built in microwave and wall oven combo is a practical solution for many kitchens. Explore our complete selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the perfect fit for your home. Make sure you check the cutout specifications of your selected model and the installation guide to be sure it will fit in your space. Our microwave and oven combos include microwave and oven models with a variety of colors, styles and finishes that will complement any decor. Also, look out for features such as modern and efficient digital controls, a power cook feature and built-in self-cleaning options to help you reduce time.

Convenience

A built-in microwave oven combo will free up counter space and make your kitchen appear more modern appearance. Because it acts as a microwave and traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen foods and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It also eliminates the requirement for a separate countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. A combination microwave oven could also be a good choice for those who want to modernize your kitchen without having to undergo any major renovations.

Microwave oven combos are available in different styles to suit the decor of your kitchen. Some microwave oven combos have doors that swing out right to left and others have drop-down models that open the same way as traditional ovens. You can also get an oven and microwave that opens through a drawer like cabinets. Microwave drawers are easily reached and are great for small spaces.

Combination microwaves can also provide various features to assist in making meal preparation easier and more efficient. Certain models come with the option of a sensor steam mode that adjusts the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure perfect steamed fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil element that allows you to quickly melt cheese or brown your favorite dish and Crispwave(tm) technology that lets you grill or bake food and make it crisp.

Think about how often you'll utilize each feature before deciding on a microwave oven combo. If you'll use the oven portion of your combo more frequently than the microwave, you may be better off with a double wall oven. It's also important to note that a combination appliance generally has less capacity than a conventional standalone oven.

Once you've selected the best built-in combination microwave oven microwave and oven combination for your requirements, you need to think about the installation. Over-the-range models can be positioned over the stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, while built in microwave black-in microwaves are inserted directly into the cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models have trim kits that ensure that your new microwave is in line with your cabinets.

Energy Efficiency

Built-in Microwaves microwave oven combos are a great choice for those with smaller kitchens in their home or apartment. They can help save space in cabinets which would otherwise be taken by separate appliances, and also reduce energy consumption. They usually provide a more efficient cooking method than traditional wall ovens, since they consume less energy. They can also be used to cook both food and warm dishes, eliminating the need for additional appliances, such as toasters or warming plates.

DOE conducts various analyses when evaluating the possibility of amending energy conservation standards. These include market and technology assessments, screening analysis, engineering analyses and national impact analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR DOE will draw on its existing engineering analysis on microwave ovens to determine what degree of efficiency improvements are feasible for this particular product.

In the engineering analysis, DOE will compare the design parameters of a microwave with 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 class, including lifecycle cost savings and simple payback time ("PBP"). DOE will use its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for efficient cooking microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").

DOE will also evaluate the impacts on manufacturers, and will use a modified industry cash flow model that is adapted to this product type in order to estimate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also consider the effects of these proposals on small-scale businesses as well as other manufacturing subgroups to identify those who are likely to be affected.

DOE will also examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens requires to be revised to include active mode power consumption and a possible integrated energy use metric. The current test procedures only address the use of standby mode power.

Design

Microwaves produce 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 combine two very different appliances into a single unit that saves kitchen space and gives sleek, modern design. You must carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before deciding on a combination wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens in our ratings have issues with performance or design.