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9/29/09, 6:28 PM
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Microwave/range hood distance to range top
Is anyone aware of a standard for the minimum distance between the bottom of an above-the-range microwave/range hood and the cooking surface of the range especially a gas range?
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9/29/09, 9:50 PM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
IRC
SECTION M1901 RANGES AND OVENS M1901.1 Clearances. Freestanding or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) to unprotected combustible material. Reduced clearances are permitted in accordance with the listing and labeling of the range hoods or appliances. M1901.2 Cooking appliances. Household cooking appliances shall be listed and labeled and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The installation shall not interfere with combustion air or accessibility for operation and servicing. I would check with the manufactures instructions and recommended clearance Christopher Currins Certified, Licensed  Proudly serving the St.Louis Metro St. Charles, St. Peters, Maryland Heights, O'Fallon, Florrisant, MO Home Inspector BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED, FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE "LIGHT"!
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9/30/09, 6:45 AM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
Most units call for the distance to the top of the unit to be 66" off the floor. The real danger is removing products from the microwave (a spill hazard to the user).
Rick Kie
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9/30/09, 9:56 AM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
The real, real danger is reaching over boiling food to adjust the stove controls if they are located on the back of the stove without adequate clearance...
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different results." Albert Einstein  David A. Andersen & Associates Clarksville - Nashville Home Inspector Lic#40 http://www.midtninspections.com ITC Level III Thermographer Cert#1958 Building Science Thermographer Cert#33784 http://www.thermalimagingscan.com HVAC Certification EPA Cert#2046620  BPI# 5015804Link to my Website at: http://www.midtninspections.com/link-submission
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9/30/09, 11:32 AM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
Having installed many of them according to the book for Sears .I recall it as 18 inches from bottom of micro hood to stove top.
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10/9/09, 2:13 PM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
I just came from an inspection that had the installation manual on the countertop for the Kenmore microwave. The instructions stated a minimum distance of 30" from the stove top to the top of the microwave. When I measured it, the top was 30.5" above, which left a clearance of 14" between the bottom of the micro and the stove top. Seemed too close to me, but it met the manufacturers installation instructions.
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10/12/09, 11:39 AM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
The microwave manufacturer doesn't know what type of stove your putting under it.
I think using "uncommon" common sense is all you need to go buy. "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different results." Albert Einstein David A. Andersen & Associates Clarksville - Nashville Home Inspector Lic#40 http://www.midtninspections.com ITC Level III Thermographer Cert#1958 Building Science Thermographer Cert#33784 http://www.thermalimagingscan.com HVAC Certification EPA Cert#2046620 BPI# 5015804Link to my Website at: http://www.midtninspections.com/link-submission Last edited by dandersen; 12/9/09 at 12:23 PM..
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4/14/10, 12:38 PM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
18 inches from stove top to microwave bottom.
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4/17/10, 4:59 PM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
My Book says 24"
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different results." Albert Einstein David A. Andersen & Associates Clarksville - Nashville Home Inspector Lic#40 http://www.midtninspections.com ITC Level III Thermographer Cert#1958 Building Science Thermographer Cert#33784 http://www.thermalimagingscan.com HVAC Certification EPA Cert#2046620 BPI# 5015804Link to my Website at: http://www.midtninspections.com/link-submission
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4/17/10, 5:28 PM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
This is why some people just eat out. One less thing to fret over.....
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing is worth a war, is worse. A man who has nothing which he cares more about than he does about his personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance at being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill
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4/17/10, 5:52 PM
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Re: Microwave/range hood distance to range top
Took 6 months to get this far! ;-)
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different results." Albert Einstein David A. Andersen & Associates Clarksville - Nashville Home Inspector Lic#40 http://www.midtninspections.com ITC Level III Thermographer Cert#1958 Building Science Thermographer Cert#33784 http://www.thermalimagingscan.com HVAC Certification EPA Cert#2046620 BPI# 5015804Link to my Website at: http://www.midtninspections.com/link-submission
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