Kitchens – Over the range microwave venting

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I am installing my OTR microwave. The venting looks like it will definitely not align (thanks HVAC guy).

In any case, can I simply use flexible venting to connect the microwave flange to the roof venting?

Also, I need to extend the boot to allow for the damper to close (nobody does this on the YouTube videos). Do I need to create this, or can this be found in stores? I could not find anything like it a Home Depot the other day. I guess I could use a longer boot (say 4" instead of the "required" 3.25").

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Best Answer

I would find a boot that covers the cabinet opening and install that, then see where you stand. A bit of flex duct may be a good solution (the semi-rigid kind, not the cheap foil junk), but a side-offset boot may line up perfectly. This one looks like what I have in mind, though the offset may be an illusion:

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Image courtesy of Home Depot

Be aware that such a boot should slip over the flange on the microwave, eliminating contact between the exhaust and the wood of the cabinet.