Bracket for microwave oven

The presence of a microwave oven in the kitchen has long been surprising. The amenities that it brings to our lives were appreciated by adults and children. Thanks to safety and ease of operation, the microwave oven has become a welcome guest in any apartment and office. The only problem that the owners of this useful device has in all respects is the need to allocate a separate seat for the microwave oven. But this furnace has quite impressive dimensions and some limitations on electromagnetic safety . And it is completely undesirable to install it on a refrigerator or washing machine. The output will be the purchase of a special bracket for installing a microwave oven, which will securely fix it on the wall in a place convenient for all users.

Bracket for microwave: how to choose?

In today's market there is a huge amount of brackets for microwave ovens. What should I pay attention to and how to make the right choice?

1. First of all, you need to take into account the main parameters that determine the choice of fastening - its overall dimensions. These parameters can be found from the technical passport on the device, and already proceeding from them to make a choice of a suitable model of a wall bracket for a microwave oven. It should be borne in mind that the oven should not stand close to the wall - the gap should be at least 15-20 cm. It is this distance that must be added to the depth of the microwave when choosing the bracket. Having defined the parameters, it is easy to choose the bracket suitable for the color and type of attachment.
2. All brackets are designed for the maximum permissible load, which is determined by the weight of the device, which is installed on them. The weight of the microwave oven can also be found in the technical passport. But do not forget that the passport specifies the weight of the empty furnace. When buying the same bracket, you must add at least five kilograms to the weight of the oven: the weight of dishes and food.
3. There are two basic types of brackets for a microwave oven: with an adjustable and fixed angle outlet. Brackets with adjustable outreach are more versatile, because they are suitable for installation of different in size microwaves. But, on the other hand, they are less reliable, because they have a moving element in their composition, which allows you to vary the angle of the corner. Along with this they have a higher cost. Since when attaching the microwave oven to the wall at the head of the corner it is still worthwhile to put safety and reliability, then it is better to stop your choice on the bracket with a fixed angle outlet.
4. It is not necessary to save and buy brackets of an unknown manufacturer or homemade. Such savings can go sideways and result in the purchase of a new microwave and the need for repairs in the kitchen.

How to install a microwave oven on the bracket?

By purchasing a suitable model of the microwave bracket, it is necessary to mount it correctly and reliably. First of all, choose the right place for installation: dry, with even walls of concrete or brick. To mount the bracket in the chosen location, we use a power tool (perforator or drill) to make the necessary number of holes in which to install the dowels. Through the holes in the bracket, install the dowels in the hardware and fix the bracket. Before installing the microwave oven, check whether the bracket is securely fastened, or whether the fasteners are loose. The microwave oven should be installed on the bracket, checking whether the oven is parallel to the floor, whether it outweighs any of its edges, whether it is on the bracket.