DIY Over the Range Microwave Oven Removal/Under Cabinet Range Hood Installation

This video provides a step by step process on how to remove an over the range microwave oven and how to install an under the cabinet range hood. The range hood (Hauslane UC-PS18-30) has dual electric motors and a cubic feet per minute (CFM) rating of 860. Why not save money and do it yourself?
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Product in video:
Hauslane | Chef Series 30" PS18 Under Cabinet Range Hood, Stainless Steel
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[@svyyoung9307]

Thank you (three years later!) for making this post. I need to do the exact same changeout, and while I am sort of handy, I have never done this type of work. My, very nice, over the range microwave broke last week and I have decided that having a range hood with light is the better option overall, even though I lose a little counter space to a new counter top microwave. I am so grateful for your video as it shows me exactly what I will be doing later this week.

[@diypotentials]

I’m so glad hearing that. All my best for next week. Thanks!

[@Shao-wen_Wu]

I currently have a microwave range hood and the suction is almost nonexistent. Thank you for the video, it’s the most detailed one on RUclips in terms of taking the microwave range hood down as well as installing the new range hood.

[@susurration19]

You are so smart with that cooler, never would've thought of that! Have this project coming up soon, you are a great help!

[@diypotentials]

So glad it was helpful. Good luck on your project. Thanks!

[@deliaf.c9149]

Great detailed video! I’ve never fixed anything in my house on my own but this is giving me some confidence ! Thank you

[@diypotentials]

Thank you and good luck on your project.

[@leeabel3854]

Amazing video explaining step-by-step clearly.

[@jeffturner7041]

I'll be doing this exact project in a few weeks and watching this saved me a lot of "learning on the job". Thanks for posting.

[@diypotentials]

Good luck 🍀 on the install. Thanks!

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[@arunhn]

I have the exact same model microwave and have purchased the exact same model range hood. Complete coincidence that I just ran across your video before I start the swap this weekend. This will help me immensely. So thank you!!!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! Best of luck with the install!!!

[@bbattle8784]

A very thorough video and love the way you explained things. thank you!

[@diypotentials]

Love hearing that. I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you so much!

[@karlyap3011]

Thank you. Nicely done. This helps as I am getting ready to install an under-cabinet range hood like yours.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you. Good luck with the install. Happy New Year!🎆

[@metime4325]

Smart! I like the way he puts an icebox and a stool.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you! Happy holidays!

[@dwaynecadguy1897]

Thank you so much I am getting ready to do the same thing. I will use your video as a guide. Great video!!!!

[@diypotentials]

Good luck on the install...Take care...

[@justsahid]

Thank you for your work, this helped me tremendously , I was skeptical about it doing my myself and was procrastinating , but this video drove the fear away.
For me since distance was getting more than 30 inches between the burners and rangehood, I had to improvise with some additional wood structure between the rangehood and the existing upper cabinet.
And the most difficult part for me was how to lift it to the right height later used a big 6 inch bolt to hang it first and then slowly one side at a time swapped with right size bolt.

[@diypotentials]

I love your story. We can do so much more than we think we can. Congrats on the installation and thanks for sharing.

[@marrywhowanna]

The best and to-the-point installation video. Subscribed!

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@anakonda3035]

Nice! Thank you very much! That is exactly what we needed to replace an ancient hood with a modern one! :D

[@diypotentials]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks!

[@gayotte58]

good work, even if mine is different, you show all the information I needed to install mine. Thanks a lot.

[@diypotentials]

Glad it helped. Thanks!

[@s9mp9e]

Awesome vid! It was a huge help for installing my PS16 just now. Almost went for the PS18 after watching this video, then opted for PS16 instead. The instruction manual for the PS16 unit was definitely for the PS18 lmao. Turned out great! Thx

[@diypotentials]

I'm glad it was helpful. Congrats on the PS16 and the install! Thanks for reaching out!

[@gotsu21]

Tired of finding contractors or getting ripped off by contractors. You are God send. Thank you.

[@MrsMishaLuv]

Great video, thank you for the tips on holding up the microwave while taking it down.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@sjbuzz5454]

Great Video on removal and installation, I will be installing the Hauslane UC-PS18-30 tomorrow! One thing I am going to do different for both phases of removal and installation and use my car jack with a plywood sandwich on the stove and for lifting the range hood into the proper location. Thanks !!

[@diypotentials]

Using a car jack is a good idea. Good luck with the installation. Thanks!

[@marilourosacia5983]

Any updates about your PS-18 please, thanks

[@Kaitlyn.Cole90]

Great video thank you for the excellent information i bought the same hood and also using my child as an assistant so this video was perfect

[@diypotentials]

I’m glad it was helpful and congrats to you and your assistant on the installation. Thanks!

[@lazztunes2010]

Superb video. I just bought the same hood and I'm looking forward to having it installed.

[@diypotentials]

I hope the install will go well. Thanks 😊!

[@TheHungarianchick]

Thank you! I’m getting the PS38. I’m hoping it delivers!

[@listupid]

can't wait to install mine in the next few days. Nice video~

[@diypotentials]

Good luck with the install. Thanks!

[@PeachTreeCitySeniors]

Definitely beneficial! Thank you for sharing your DYI skills!

[@diypotentials]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks!

[@dr.apollo4226]

What’s dyi?

[@FM-nk1zh]

Thank you. This was very helpful for me.

[@nicolemarkmannnelson8930]

Great video, excellent explained. Will come in handy when I change out my microwave.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@chefe3275]

Great step by step video

[@diypotentials]

I appreciate the nice words. Thanks! Take care...

[@sambach7923]

Wonderful job…. Thank for showing steps by step.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@rico9391]

You and your daughter did a great Job.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you! 😊

[@DeeJayAdverb]

WOW! I have the SAME MICROWAVE and same fan! Thanks for this :)

[@alexzabala2154]

Great job!!! Very informative, just bought the same hood range...hope it works the same!

[@diypotentials]

I hope the install went well. Thanks!

[@hlub1111]

Thank you thank you for posting this video!!!!! I'm planning on doing this too. 😊 👍 Great instructions.

[@diypotentials]

I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck on your project. Thanks!

[@MrDude707]

Great video, perfectly explained & shown tutorial.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@GanduGoonda]

Good Job, made it as simple as possible.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@lbheat02]

Awesome step by step!!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@nramca]

Very well done! Thanks for saving so much time of mine.. doing the research

[@diypotentials]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks!

[@lostinresfeber3851]

Nice video - thanks for sharing ! Waiting for my PS18 this week. In one of the steps for the screws that would hold the hood, those are slide on holes. Perhaps you could have screw to the wood and simply slide on. I suppose you still have to open the hood to tighten it, but at least u don't need that long drill extension. Great job - I have to do the same exact job too. Takeout my old microwave and put in the hood.

[@diypotentials]

You are correct. Those are slide holes. I didn't trust my measurements, so screwing them on directly was a better option for me and for accuracy. Also depending on your under cabinet set up, you might have to drill another hole for the power cord. Good luck on the install this week. Thanks and take care...

[@melfleming6675]

Well explained. Thank you.

[@vyadav481]

Excellent work

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@AthenaTheSlayer]

Very nice guide, going to follow it to do the same in my house. Only one note: Should've painted the inside of those cabinets that the microwave was covering before the install.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@tamaramartin4015]

Excellent video, thank you. We'll be doing this project in our next house, so this was very helpful. PS: i have that same hood, and i love it.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@ricosuavehhh7447]

Very helpful video 👍

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@Luke.Cooking]

Great tips with cooler and risers.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@eleveneleven2875]

Excellent teaching video!!! Thank you so very much!!!

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@jonathanleslie9100]

wonderful tutorial. thank you so much.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@miguelo3068]

Great video 👍

[@JS-um4nv]

Thank you so much lifesaving info :)

[@josephromeo9858]

Amazing video! Thank you and really well done.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@ipraka]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@mlatrellelove]

great demonstration thank you

[@diypotentials]

I’m glad you liked it. Thank you.

[@mlatrellelove]

@@diypotentials You helped me soo much! My son and I took down our microwave today just as you described in the video. Looking forward to putting up our range hood!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I hope the installation went well. Best!

[@rambofan1]

Great video man nicely made

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@leonb9220]

Great Video..Sending you much love and respect ✊

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! Appreciate the love...

[@koky7288]

Good job bro. Thank you.

[@danielcecena15]

Nice video!

[@johnny8927]

Thank you the tutorial I am working this on my home as well

[@diypotentials]

I hope it went well…Thanks!

[@bennysadiku4549]

Good job. Thanks for the video. I
Want to do the same thing to my crib.

[@brianengleman2822]

Thanks - this was very helpful.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful.

[@roychowdhury4348]

Thank you for the instructional video.

[@diypotentials]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks 😊

[@AbhayMamidpalliwar]

Great Video. Thanks Much for making this.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@SweetHarmonet]

I subscribed. Very detailed video, Thank you.

[@diypotentials]

I appreciate the support. Thank you so much!

[@charolo07]

Great Video! Thank you very helpful!

[@diypotentials]

Thank you 😊

[@flyoverfredusa]

super helpful, thanks man !

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@tijnarbrd]

Thank you so much

[@ef4264]

Thank you for the instruction!

[@diypotentials]

Thank you. I’m glad it was helpful!

[@anidamle01]

Great video. Thank you!

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@crzyindolove]

Super helpful thank you 😊

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@ducluong8482]

Good job man, Thank you for your video,

[@diypotentials]

Thanks you!

[@NervineTonic]

So helpful! Thank you very much! :)

[@diypotentials]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks!

[@criss857]

Nice Job! Well Done!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@suemel1716]

Great job!

[@diypotentials]

Thank you!

[@chonamae8192]

Very helpful!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! 😊

[@stefcat1]

Thanks for your great help !!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

[@emmalopez793]

Thank you...that was awesome

[@diypotentials]

Thank you. I’m glad it was helpful.

[@stephaniemarianoconnornouv8929]

very nice, feel like i can do this now! thank you :)

[@diypotentials]

Awesome! Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@lukejohnston8770]

Wonderful video! I was afraid I might have to cut up cabinets to fit a hood in the space where the microwave is. It looks like they're a pretty standard size. Thank you!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful.

[@justseeonly]

Very neat

[@moisesalvarado7703]

Great video thx

[@diypotentials]

Thanks 😊!

[@clne36]

Great video! Thank you so much for making this it really helped. Go Niners!

[@diypotentials]

Go Niners!!! Thanks!

[@kcyip8903]

I wish your video had covered how u set up the four screws that’s holding the range hood as well

[@jkk040]

Thank you so much for the video.
I have plan to do exactly what you did😅😅😅

[@paulineboiser7415]

Thanks for sharing! We want to do this at our house but we are struggling on where to put the microwave after 🫠

[@diypotentials]

I sold that big microwave and purchased a countertop one. Thanks for sharing!

[@michael2005002]

ynx for the instructions

[@JaselOrtiz]

This video was awesome! Thank you for the details. Looks like something my bf and I can do ourselves!

[@diypotentials]

Thank you! Good luck with the installation!

[@paulallen5891]

Very helpful, thanks. My microwave has a rectangular vent directly out the back so I have to figure out how to align the vent hood with the existing vent in the wall. Not sure how to tape that junction.

[@diypotentials]

Good luck on the project 👍

[@shesarrived8302]

I have the same setup as you! Were you able to get the installation done?

[@laftiskuno1357]

Thankyou!

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@joem2197]

Nice job. Am trying to replace existing stove vent and don't have the luxury of cabinet doors
over the stove. Will have to cut a hole to reconnect the exhaust vent and refinish the outside.
No contractor wanted to touch my job. To detailed and time consuming..
If there is a better way, please let me know before I start a bigger project. Am
going to look and look for comments on internal exhaust with charcoal filters.

[@diypotentials]

Unfortunately, I don’t have additional guidance. Good luck on your project. It will turn out great, I’m sure. Thanks!

[@TomXCZD]

Nice to have a helpful daughter

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! Glad she was around to help.

[@kamloiluk3492]

I have a cabinet with reessed bottom. How can I join a wide filler along sides? use glue and screw? or any method?

[@getsmartpaul]

Hi, very good video. at 12:25 you show the duct pieces that attach to the top of the unit and then connect to the wall duct. Is the duct an 8" duct ? The wall duct looked smaller at 6" ? So does the fact that the ducting narrows to 6" reduce the maximum of 900 CFM ? Thank You :)

[@ix.cryo1]

These range hoods are perfect for families that do heavy cooking. For example in asian households.

[@WickedRichie]

🙄

[@Redhippynow]

Great video, thank you! I'm curious what, if anything, you did to finish the unfinished sides of the cupboard that was previously hidden by the microwave. I'm going to have the same issue I think.

[@diypotentials]

Thanks! I thought about staining it. But have not done so yet.

[@michael2005002]

tnx

[@diypotentials]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@axhlubtl]

Ty ty

[@diypotentials]

Thanks!

[@the209ceres]

U should do a cooking video with the range hood

[@diypotentials]

I’m not sure about my cooking ability. Thanks, though…

[@mfrankgilbreath6271]

What is the distance between the bottom of the vent hood and the top of your range?

[@victorvek5227]

What are these rubber hoses that are attached to the fans that exit the bottom rear of the unit? Are those for condensate? Oil collection?

[@diypotentials]

Hello, the system does not have those items. It was probably the power cord that you saw exiting the bottom rear. Thanks!

[@danh27]

Great video! After a few months with it are you happy with the results? Also did you end up getting a new microwave?

[@diypotentials]

Thanks for commenting. I’m happy with the range hood. I sold the under cabinet microwave for $100 on Facebook marketplace and purchased a new countertop size microwave.

[@juansolis310]

Have there been any plans to cover the cabinet area that is now exposed? I am interest in hearing about what others have done.

[@diypotentials]

I stained the exposed area to match the color of the cabinet. Thanks!

[@mohankva1]

I have a rectangular duct work inside the cabinet on the kitchen wall. But I see most of the Range Hoods come with Circular Shape. Can a Circular Ducted Hood be connected to a rectangular ductwork. ?

[@diypotentials]

You can make sure that the range hood you purchase would include multiple adapters, including the rectangular one for your ductwork.

[@bills48321]

Did you have to add wood blocks to the underside of the cabinet bottom to fill in the gap of the recessed bottom or was it already flush with the bottom of the cabinet face?

[@diypotentials]

Hello, I didn’t have to add wood blocks. Thanks!