A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

A built-in microwave oven combo gives you the best inbuilt microwave of both worlds by connecting your wall oven and microwave into one unit. They can free space on your countertops and give your kitchen a sleek aesthetic.

These models have powerful broilers that cook evenly, and their microwaves heat food quickly. They offer a wide range of options to cook various foods.

Size

A best built in combination microwave-in microwave and wall oven combo is a perfect solution for many kitchens. It combines the convenience of a microwave with the flexibility of wall ovens. Explore our complete selection of combination microwaves and wall ovens to find the perfect option for your home. Make sure you read the cutout specifications and the installation guide for your chosen unit to ensure that it is suitable in your space. Our microwave and oven sets include both oven and microwave models with a variety of colors, styles and finishes that can be incorporated into any decor. Look for features such as simple and easy controls, a power cook function and a built in microwave oven with trim kit-in self-cleaning feature to cut down on time.

Convenience

A built in microwave oven combo can free up space on your kitchen counters and provide a modern look to your space. Because it acts as a microwave and traditional oven it is able to heat leftovers, frozen meals and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It can also eliminate the need for a separate countertop appliance or bulky stand-alone wall oven. If you want to upgrade your home without the need for major changes, a microwave and a convection oven is a great option.

Microwave ovens are available in a variety of different styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Some microwave oven combos feature a swing-out right-to-left door and others have drop-down designs that open in the same way as traditional ovens. You can also purchase microwave ovens that open in a drawer, like a cabinet. The microwave drawers are easy to reach and are ideal for small spaces where you want to avoid taking up valuable counter space.

Combination microwaves are also equipped with many features that can make meal preparation easier and more practical. Certain models come with sensors that allow you to steam your food. This feature alters the temperature and time of your food in order to ensure that you get perfectly steamed vegetables and fish. Other features include the broil element, which lets you quickly melt cheese and brown your favorite food. Crispwave(tm), meanwhile, can cook, grill, and crisp food items.

Consider how often you'll use each feature when choosing a microwave-oven combination. If you'll be using the oven part of your combination more often than the microwave, you may prefer a double wall oven. It's also important to note that a combo appliance typically has less capacity than a traditional standalone oven.

After you've selected a microwave and oven combo to satisfy your needs, think about the installation process. Over-the-range models can be positioned over your cooktop or stove and plug into an electrical outlet, while built-in microwaves can be plugged directly into cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that let you effortlessly integrate your new microwave into your kitchen cabinets.

Energy Efficiency

A built in microwave oven combo is a great space saving option for those who have smaller kitchens, whether they are in a house or apartment. They can free up the space that would otherwise be occupied by separate appliances. They can also help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall ovens and provide a more efficient way to cook. They can also be used to cook food or warm dishes. This means that there is less need for other appliances like toasters or warming plates.

DOE performs several analyses when evaluating potential amendments to energy conservation standards. These include technology and market assessments screening analyses, engineering analyses, and a 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 goals. 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 impact on consumers, such as the lifecycle cost savings, and simple payback time (PBP). DOE will employ its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave ovens to calculate the industry's net present value ("NPV").

DOE will also evaluate the impacts on manufacturers, and will employ an altered industry cash flow model adapted to this product type to estimate manufacturing NPV. Finally, DOE will consider the potential impact on small business manufacturers and other manufacturer subgroups to determine if they could be disproportionally affected by these proposals.

DOE will also examine whether the test procedure for microwave ovens requires to be updated in order to include active mode power consumption and an white integrated microwave energy use measure. Currently, the test procedures only address standby mode power use.

Design

Wall ovens depend on the circulating of hot air while microwaves make use of waves to cause water molecules in food to vibrate and produce heat. Combination wall ovens combine these two distinct appliances into one unit that helps save kitchen space and offers sleek, modern design. However, you must carefully take into consideration your budget and goals before investing in a combo wall oven. Many of the combination wall ovens that we've rated have issues with performance or design.