This unit is in a C class area. Would you install an above the range microwave or let the tenants get their own countertop unit? The unit is set up with a electrical outlet for the microwave. Without it, I'd have to install a ductless range exhaust but there are none that plug in. I'm guessing my electrician can just wire them into the outlet. My thought is to do the latter as the microwave are a potential maintenance item and won't generate additional rent. What are your thoughts? --172.58.xxx.xxx

For a c, I would just put in a hood fan because tenants are rough on them. I just pulled out my last one and replaced it with a hood. You’d just need to fish a wire into the bottom of the outlet, or have your electrician install a cord and plug on the fan using the top knockout. --73.147.xxx.xx

I would not provide a microwave. handyman can do the job,dont need an electrician --74.77.xx.xx

Same as Ken. --76.129.xxx.xx

Do not install a microwave. --107.77.xxx.xxx

Countertop. --146.70.xxx.xxx

Installing a microwave above a stove is poor place to install a microwave where heat from the stove will cause the microwave to fail. A gas stove puts out more heat than a electric stove. Better to build a enclosure than have a dedicated outlet where nothing else on that outlet as a microwave draws significant current where in house the dishwasher and microwave were on same circuit where when used together would trip circuit breaker. Now there is two 20 amp circuits so no longer a problem. Like everything else a fad then things change where a microwave enclosure is the best option. Sometimes can buy a working cheap microwave at the Habitat for Humanity restore for lot less where if breaks can use for scrap metal. Often the cost of replacing a magnetron maybe more expensive then a new cheap microwave at WM. --207.236.xxx.xxx

The white ones would yellow and could not be scrubbed as hard to clean. --73.251.xx.xx

Exhaust/Light only. Countertop microwave. --68.229.xxx.xxx

I'd put in a microwave. But that's me. --172.59.xxx.xx

The only thing that breaks more than a frig is a microwave. Don't install for a C property. They tug on the handle and break them. --65.188.xxx.xxx

In a C, I wouldn't. B or B+ yes. Also, I've snagged a couple of super cheap nicer vent hoods in the Amazon warehouse. Nothing wrong with either of them and they were 25% of normal price. --71.42.xx.xxx

At least I have removed all the garbage disposals. That has saved me a lot of hassle and money over the years. --107.147.xx.xx

Plug-in range hoods would be a game changer. Broan, are you listening? --72.135.xxx.xx

I Bought a range hood at the Habitat for Humanity restore which was in box where probably never installed. It was a 24” where centred then connected up to exhaust pipe going outside. For a gas stove will require a better quality range hood as the heat from a gas stove is lot higher than electric stove. If all burners were hot the fan blade would fall off. Builders line is builders who want cheap then never worry about. A good range hood will two fans where much better output. --207.236.xxx.xxx

Never thought about it from Busy’s perspective. That could be one more avenue of liability for the landlord. Even without that, I definitely wouldn’t put one in a C, nor even a B. --108.52.xxx.xxx

We have replaced a few I guess but only because the microwave died for whatever reason, not for breakage by tenant. --173.28.xx.xxx

We have replaced a few I guess but only because the microwave died for whatever reason, not for breakage by tenant. --173.28.xx.xxx

That's a very good point Busy. Definitely not doing microwaves --172.56.xxx.xx

I put them I the one bedrooms because of lack of counter space. Recently one broke a handle and something else was broken on another. Tenant that broke the handle replaced it through their security deposit. They also never called about a hot water heater leak until they texted they were half moved out and I should look at a plumbing leak. I had no mercy since 50% of unit was flooded from a slow leak (but that’s another story). --73.159.xxx.xx

I had not even considered the liability issue. I was just worried about having to replace the thing when it eventually died or was destroyed. --107.147.xx.xx

Every unit has one. Got to keep one step ahead of my competition. --68.191.xx.xx

The flip side to Busy's point. I am 5' 7" short, fat, middle aged and balding. Reaching for that warm cinnamon roll in the microwave is what I consider my morning stretching exercise --24.101.xxx.xxx

BRAD --73.103.xxx.xxx

We go through stoves and washers far faster than microwaves or dishwashers. --173.28.xx.xxx

What I did is run the microwave vent thru the cabinet above it and build a Soffit from above the stove to the outside wall, some 10 to 12 feet only. In that soffit the Microwave exhaust to the outside wall. I also used some of the space to run extra wiring to the master bedroom and bathroom. --47.155.xx.x