Guidance on installing a microwave in an existing cabinet

Hey all — looking for some guidance on installing a microwave into an existing base cabinet. Conceptually, I understand the basics: I’ll likely need to build a shelf or platform for the microwave to sit on, add a trim kit to make it look built-in, and order a drawer or panel for the space below once I finalize the microwave height. Where I could really use help is with the electrical side: There’s an outlet directly above the counter, right above the cabinet. Is it a safe assumption that I can tap into that circuit by cutting a hole in the back of the base cabinet and installing a new outlet inside it for the microwave? Any code or safety considerations I should know about before doing that? Thanks in advance — appreciate any tips or lessons learned from folks who’ve done similar projects. I would love to pay someone to do this but everyone has not wanted to touch it and I don't trust this to thumbtack. submitted by /u/surewould85 [link] [comments]

Mar 31, 2025 - 18:55

Hey all — looking for some guidance on installing a microwave into an existing base cabinet. Conceptually, I understand the basics: I’ll likely need to build a shelf or platform for the microwave to sit on, add a trim kit to make it look built-in, and order a drawer or panel for the space below once I finalize the microwave height.

Where I could really use help is with the electrical side:
There’s an outlet directly above the counter, right above the cabinet. Is it a safe assumption that I can tap into that circuit by cutting a hole in the back of the base cabinet and installing a new outlet inside it for the microwave? Any code or safety considerations I should know about before doing that?

Thanks in advance — appreciate any tips or lessons learned from folks who’ve done similar projects. I would love to pay someone to do this but everyone has not wanted to touch it and I don't trust this to thumbtack.

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