I just replaced a old microwave with this model GE. The templates are much easier to work with if you'll find a peice of cardboard & tape the template to it. Then it's not so floppy & difficult to put in place. Worked out great. Good luck.
I just bought a new ge to replace one that was 6 years old. Lowes. Same bracket mount for both models. I also used a roughneck rubber made box with cardboard boxes (folded) to catch the unit if necessary. Had a friend help who knew how to do it. Only issues: screws had to be redrilled because not exactly right, turn blowers around. I wanted unvented out the front. Easier with two people but possible with one. We lined up templates but taping them up was not necessary. Accurate video. Good job.
My unit that just went bad is almost exact same unit as your old unit, and my new unit is probably exact same as your new unit. Therefore your video will be very helpful. I won't have any helper myself, but am thinking that I can find the right size cardboard box to set on top of the stove to act as a landing, instead of having to build a platform. Thanks for the very helpful video.
Nice Job. To avoid splitting the wood on inside of cabinet I recommend drilling a pilot hole through the bottom first then drill down from the top with spade bit.
My 15 yr old spacemaker (grease collector) is getting replaced with the same GE model microwave. Not looking forward to the task but, your video is a big help. Thanks!👍
Truth, we had to take a ge back because one of the clamps where you screw in the top to hold it, fell out. So 59.00 delivery fee on new one, I love Lowes.
I've got the same make/model coming today. Not looking forward to the install, but, this helped a lot. Thanks buddy. You've got a lot of patience. F bombs will be flying during my install -- lol.
Thank you for showing me what to expect after I buy my replacement and go to install it. I already removed the old one without watching someone do it, and it took me awhile to figure out how to unhinge it. Little did I know that I needed to tilt the microwave forward at aprox. 30 deg. angle, and then lift up and out! It did have a milk crate and cardboard box prepared to "catch" the oven as it came off the rear hinge bracket.
I think I'm going to reproduce that bracket that you made for taking the microwave down to put my end up I bought a used one but I have to figure out how to stick it up now get up now I'll buy myself wish you were here to help
Of course they don't put the holes for the top in the same spot. I even bought the same model as the microwave I am replacing and nothing matches up . The old frame had 4 slots to fit in the back of the microwave, the new frame only has 2 . This is the 3rd microwave we have had and the holes in the top don't match at all either .
Nice job, but I don't recommend anyone buying any new GE appliance. In 2016 GE sold off their appliance division to a Chinese company called HAIER. The quality has dropped considerably. My GE 1200 Watt microwave has already bit the dust and I only had it for 11 months and I live alone. When I bought mine I did not know it was actually made by Haier untill it was too late. Their refrigeration products are also junk. Mostly those get leaks. Don't let that pretty GE emblem give you hope of a trusted company with long lasting products. GE sold off the NAME for a $5.3 billion.
GE microwave just took a shit, was blowing bulbs, went to replace today, melted bulb receptacle, ge oem bulbs, kept blowing. Now it’s dark screen and does nothing no reset. Says made in China 1 year warranty. Maybe three years old.
What can make cold air come out the sides of the microwave? Would it be the guy didn't properly line up or hook up the vent that goes up into the attic? It's so cold now that it is winter and my kitchen isn't warm. I even had more insulation put in and it is still cold around it and inside when I open the door.
I unpluged my microwave and i am unable to get it restarted. I only got to reset the clock. Everytime i press 1 and Start food shows up . What should i do. I need help
I got the same one at Best Buy (open box) $70.00, the manual or the installation booklet were missing, we rushed to put the new one on that we did not open the ventilation holes. Is that indispensable? Thank you in advance.
Get a helper 101. Now the previous unit you had had a different ventilation system because it was in the front. Can you use this one without the back ventalition system?
The one I removed also ventilated out the back. The new one has three options depending on how you position the vent motor assembly. You can vent it out the back through the wall duct or out the top through a duct or you can set it up for non ventilating or recirculating the air out the top vent near the front of the door. There is a charcoal filter that you install that absorbs the smoke and grease that you chance when it gets full.
couch cushions and 1/2" thick sheet of plywood work well to "shim" the microwave and allows for a little give when wrestling it into place. first, a stove top sized piece of plywood on top of the gas burners...2 cushions, and the second sheet of plywood. and then, a smaller pillow to help hold the microwave in place while fiddling with the mounting screws.
Post your own video. Otherwise, shut the fuck up. You're complaining as if you paid for it. He took the time to make and post the video and you're whining? Fucking Millenials.
@@johnnycincocero I agree 100% to your comment except for the part millennial . I am a millennial and I appreciate this video. He did a great job replacing this heavy microwave without the help of anyone . I wish I was his neighbor I would have offered him help .. I would have lifted microwave so he can unscrew it
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I just replaced a old microwave with this model GE.
The templates are much easier to work with if you'll find a peice of cardboard & tape the template to it. Then it's not so floppy & difficult to put in place. Worked out great. Good luck.
Thank you kind sir
I just bought a new ge to replace one that was 6 years old. Lowes. Same bracket mount for both models. I also used a roughneck rubber made box with cardboard boxes (folded) to catch the unit if necessary. Had a friend help who knew how to do it. Only issues: screws had to be redrilled because not exactly right, turn blowers around. I wanted unvented out the front.
Easier with two people but possible with one.
We lined up templates but taping them up was not necessary.
Accurate video. Good job.
Thank you very much! Very helpful indeed!~
Like a blast from the past! Thanks...
My unit that just went bad is almost exact same unit as your old unit, and my new unit is probably exact same as your new unit. Therefore your video will be very helpful. I won't have any helper myself, but am thinking that I can find the right size cardboard box to set on top of the stove to act as a landing, instead of having to build a platform. Thanks for the very helpful video.
Nice Job. To avoid splitting the wood on inside of cabinet I recommend drilling a pilot hole through the bottom first then drill down from the top with spade bit.
My 15 yr old spacemaker (grease collector) is getting replaced with the same GE model microwave. Not looking forward to the task but, your video is a big help. Thanks!👍
Thank You!
I came looking for a "How to remove Spacemaker XL1400" video because I couldn't get mine down!
Replacing the same unit with the same unit. Thanks for the video!
Truth, we had to take a ge back because one of the clamps where you screw in the top to hold it, fell out. So 59.00 delivery fee on new one, I love Lowes.
I've got the same make/model coming today. Not looking forward to the install, but, this helped a lot. Thanks buddy. You've got a lot of patience. F bombs will be flying during my install -- lol.
Ken Petronack how did it go? I’m installing one tomorrow lol
Thank you for showing me what to expect after I buy my replacement and go to install it. I already removed the old one without watching someone do it, and it took me awhile to figure out how to unhinge it. Little did I know that I needed to tilt the microwave forward at aprox. 30 deg. angle, and then lift up and out! It did have a milk crate and cardboard box prepared to "catch" the oven as it came off the rear hinge bracket.
you are Awesome! Best vid on this i have seen yet!
I think I'm going to reproduce that bracket that you made for taking the microwave down to put my end up I bought a used one but I have to figure out how to stick it up now get up now I'll buy myself wish you were here to help
Good job Sir and thanks for sharing. This helps a bunch . . .
This is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks 😊
I was so afraid you were gonna hurt yourself.Good job
Wonderful. What a realistic experience. Great ingenuity and persistence. You sir, are an inspiration to 'every man'. Thanks
Got mine installed, working, but turntable gets very hot...any ideas?
Of course they don't put the holes for the top in the same spot. I even bought the same model as the microwave I am replacing and nothing matches up . The old frame had 4 slots to fit in the back of the microwave, the new frame only has 2 . This is the 3rd microwave we have had and the holes in the top don't match at all either .
We had to turn the fan around snd I was confused but ours is only recirculating fan as we don’t have an outside vent
Nice job, but I don't recommend anyone buying any new GE appliance. In 2016 GE sold off their appliance division to a Chinese company called HAIER. The quality has dropped considerably. My GE 1200 Watt microwave has already bit the dust and I only had it for 11 months and I live alone. When I bought mine I did not know it was actually made by Haier untill it was too late. Their refrigeration products are also junk. Mostly those get leaks. Don't let that pretty GE emblem give you hope of a trusted company with long lasting products. GE sold off the NAME for a $5.3 billion.
That’s a bummer. I didn’t know either till it was too late.
My new GE fridge is two years old with no issues. Just bought and install new GE microwave, dishwasher and range. Wish me luck.
GE microwave just took a shit, was blowing bulbs, went to replace today, melted bulb receptacle, ge oem bulbs, kept blowing. Now it’s dark screen and does nothing no reset. Says made in China 1 year warranty. Maybe three years old.
What can make cold air come out the sides of the microwave? Would it be the guy didn't properly line up or hook up the vent that goes up into the attic? It's so cold now that it is winter and my kitchen isn't warm. I even had more insulation put in and it is still cold around it and inside when I open the door.
Thank you. Very helpful video! Appreciate it!
I have a GE convenience cooking over the range microwave and i am unable to restart it after unplugging it
Great video!! Does your microwave vent out? I am confused as to why you rotated the blower on the new one? It's now blowing into the wall?
I already had a vent straight out the wall.
Very helpful tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
I love those old Spacemakers. It’s a shame it had to be replaced but the new one seems pretty good too!
Me too!
You have the same microwave as me 👍❤ i love mine works great 👍 ☺
Very Helpful... Thanks!
I unpluged my microwave and i am unable to get it restarted. I only got to reset the clock. Everytime i press 1 and
Start food shows up . What should i do. I need help
agree 100%. appreciate the details hanging the new uWAVE. Fbombs away!!!!!
대단하시네요. 영상 맨날 보고있습니다~~
건강하시고 좋은하루되세요😊👍👍
Great job building them stand to bear the weight of the microwave. Work smart not hard
Your a good son! 😌
I have the same microwave that your replacing,18yrs old!
Same and buying the one he is replacing it with.
Great work. Let me know i couldn’t do it. Half of knowing is knowing when to call the man.
I got the same one at Best Buy (open box) $70.00, the manual or the installation booklet were missing, we rushed to put the new one on that we did not open the ventilation holes. Is that indispensable? Thank you in advance.
Thank you!! This is exactly what I needed!
This was helpful and somewhat entertaining.
Did you figure out how to install the charcoal filter?
Good job. You gave me hope that I might be able to do this installation, lol.
Very helpful. Thank you so much
Nothing like a $150 microwave to show you need a $30k full kitchen remodel.
After all that I only use the microwave to heat up a cup of water for tea and defrost some bread for 15 sec before going in the 10+ year old toaster.
Very practical and informative
Get a helper 101. Now the previous unit you had had a different ventilation system because it was in the front. Can you use this one without the back ventalition system?
The one I removed also ventilated out the back. The new one has three options depending on how you position the vent motor assembly. You can vent it out the back through the wall duct or out the top through a duct or you can set it up for non ventilating or recirculating the air out the top vent near the front of the door. There is a charcoal filter that you install that absorbs the smoke and grease that you chance when it gets full.
Thanks
👍🏽Good Job!
Good job👍
Was very helpful
couch cushions and 1/2" thick sheet of plywood work well to "shim" the microwave and allows for a little give when wrestling it into place. first, a stove top sized piece of plywood on top of the gas burners...2 cushions, and the second sheet of plywood. and then, a smaller pillow to help hold the microwave in place while fiddling with the mounting screws.
good job
May I have that extra bracket and the templates
Thank you sooo much....
Good job; grandpa~~~^^
We are doing this pretty soon but I'm nervous. My Hubby's not good at these kinda things.... Haha...smh....
busybee duckling if u were in Pa near Philly id help ya out....
We just replaced the exact same microwave with the exact same microwave. So uncanny 😆
Hardest part about the job is drilling the holes off the template
How to stop fan
That is IMPRESSIVE that you were able to install a 63 lb microwave all by yourself!
I hate these over-the-stove microwaves. All they do is collect dirt and grease and are impossible to keep clean and are in the way.
Job would have been far easier had you pulled the stove out first.
Not always.
Turn off fan
There not that heavy omg I've installed 3 of them by my self.
This guy has no idea what he's doing.
Oh for christs sake, drink some coffee and pick up the pace !!
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too much drama, and slow. sorry
Two minutes blabbing away before he did anything. Paid by the hour? Need an editor dude.
So CHENEY dumbass. Get someone to edit you grammar. 🤦🏽♀️
Post your own video. Otherwise, shut the fuck up. You're complaining as if you paid for it. He took the time to make and post the video and you're whining? Fucking Millenials.
@@johnnycincocero I agree 100% to your comment except for the part millennial . I am a millennial and I appreciate this video. He did a great job replacing this heavy microwave without the help of anyone . I wish I was his neighbor I would have offered him help .. I would have lifted microwave so he can unscrew it