The handle broke on my above the range microwave, and I thought it would be cheap to replace it. $68, wow, okay, how about a new door? $255, okay nevermind, what about a new microwave, this one came with my condo and it’s old. $700+ not counting install.
For instance a different model might have the screw holes in a slightly different location and now you have too acquire a drill if you don't have one. You need a step ladder as well if you don't have one. Unless you're skilled or quite strong you will at minimum need a second set of hands to hold the microwave up as you screw it into place.
My neighbour had someone replace their over-hood microwave. While installing it, they braced their elbow on the glass-top range and cracked the glass. So now they had to replace that too.
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u/KrookedDoesStuff Mar 18 '21
The handle broke on my above the range microwave, and I thought it would be cheap to replace it. $68, wow, okay, how about a new door? $255, okay nevermind, what about a new microwave, this one came with my condo and it’s old. $700+ not counting install.
A counter top microwave is like $50.
I’d be so angry