Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Microwave Oven Installation
Microwave Oven Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Microwave Oven Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Microwave Oven Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Microwave Oven Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Microwave Oven Installation labor cost? What are the important Microwave Oven Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Microwave Oven Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Microwave Oven Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Microwave Oven Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $79.88 for each microwave oven. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Microwave Oven Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Microwave Oven Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Microwave Oven Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Microwave Oven Installation work? | The operation and performance of the microwave oven may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Microwave Oven Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Microwave Oven Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Microwave Oven Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Microwave Oven Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Microwave Oven Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Microwave Oven Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Microwave Oven Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Microwave Oven Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent microwave oven will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Install microwave oven with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Microwave oven will be installed so that the microwave oven base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The microwave oven will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Installed microwave oven will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- All microwave oven operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The microwave oven, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The microwave oven will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The microwave oven surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Microwave Oven Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Microwave Oven Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the microwave oven work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order microwave oven; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of microwave oven; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Install microwave oven using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect microwave oven to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Microwave Oven Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the microwave oven surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the microwave oven
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
