A Built in Microwave Oven Combo Offers Convenience and Versatility

A built-in microwave oven combo 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 appearance.

These models come with powerful broilers, which cook food evenly. Their microwaves also heat food quickly. They also come with a broad range of options for cooking various meals.

Size

A built-in microwave and wall oven combo is a perfect solution for kitchens of all kinds. 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 best fit for your home. Make sure to review the cutout specifications and installation guide for the appliance you choose to ensure that it is suitable in your space. Our microwave and oven combos include both oven and microwave models in a variety designs, colors and styles that will match any decor. Also, look out for features such as modern and efficient digital controls, a power cook feature and built in microwave oven black-in self-cleaning options to help you save time.

Convenience

A built-in microwave oven combo can free up space on kitchen counters and provide a modern appearance to your kitchen. Because it acts as a microwave and a traditional oven it can cook leftovers, frozen meals and pre-packaged meals in one appliance. It also eliminates the need for an additional countertop appliance or a large wall ovens that are stand-alone. If you're looking to improve your home without the need for major changes, a microwave and a convection oven is a great choice.

There are microwave oven combos in a variety of styles to match the decor of your kitchen. Certain microwave oven combos come with 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 through a drawer like a cabinet. Microwave drawers can be easily reached and are great for small spaces.

Combination microwaves also come with various features that simplify meal preparation and make it more practical. Some models feature the option of a sensor steam mode that alters the temperature and time of your food automatically to ensure that you get perfect steaming of your fish and vegetables. Other features include a broil feature that lets you quickly melt cheese or cook your favorite food and Crispwave(tm) technology that can grill or bake food and make it crisp.

When choosing a microwave combination, make sure to take into consideration how often you'll use each function. If you'll use the oven component of your combo more than the microwave, you may be better off with a double oven and microwave built in wall oven instead. A combo oven has less capacity than an individual oven.

After you've picked the ideal microwave and oven combo for your needs, it's time to think about the installation. Over-the-range models mount over your stove or cooktop and plug into an electrical outlet, whereas built in microwaves are installed directly into the cabinets or walls of your kitchen. Some models come with trim kits that let you seamlessly blend your new microwave with your kitchen cabinets.

Energy Efficiency

A built in microwave oven combo can provide an ideal space-saving solution for those with smaller kitchens, whether they reside in a house or apartment. They can help reduce the amount of cabinet space that would normally be occupied by two separate appliances and they can also help reduce energy consumption. They are more energy efficient than traditional wall ovens and provide the most efficient method 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.

When evaluating possible amendments to energy conservation standards, DOE conducts several analyses, including market and technology assessment, screening analysis, engineering analysis, and national impacts analysis (NIA). In this SNOPR, DOE will use its engineering analysis of microwave ovens to determine what level of efficiency improvements are possible for this product category.

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 the NIA, DOE will evaluate the impact on consumers of each product category including lifecycle cost savings as well as simple payback periods ("PBP"). DOE will utilize its Government Regulatory Impact Model with an adaptation for microwave oven grill integrated ovens to calculate industry net present value ("NPV").

The impact of manufacturers will be assessed as well and DOE will employ a modified version of the Industry Cash Flow model adapted for this type of product to calculate manufacturing NPV. DOE will also consider the impact of these proposals on small integrated microwave businesses and other subgroups of manufacturers to identify those who are likely to be affected.

Additionally, DOE will consider whether the test procedures for microwave ovens need to be revised to include active mode energy use as well as an integrated active mode energy use measurement. Currently, the test procedures only address standby mode power use.

Design

Wall ovens are based on evenly circulating hot air while microwaves use waves to cause water molecules in food items to vibrate and generate heat. Combination wall units combine these two appliances into a single unit, reducing space in the kitchen and providing a modern and sleek design. But you need to carefully think about your needs and budget before deciding to purchase a combination wall oven. A few of the combo wall ovens that we've rated have issues with performance or design.