I'm replacing the over the range microwave in my house, and the new microwave's exhaust vent does not align with the existing ductwork and hole in the wall for the exhaust – neither vertically nor horizontally. I'm unsure of the best way to solve this issue.
Complicating the issue is that the place where the new hole would be placed is centered on a stud. The left side of the duct is very close to or in contact with the stud.
This is an interior wall. The duct work runs up to the roof of the house.
What are my options here? I'm not sure how I could get the air flowing into the existing ductwork.
Best Answer
You may need a custom fabricated part in that configuration. Alternatively, how do you feel about the microwave venting vertically? If you sacrifice cabinet space you can use a flexible connector inside the cabinet and may be able to use off the shelf parts