Can you put a microwave on top of a dishwasher?

Modern housewives are so accustomed to microwave ovens that they don't even consider the dangers of the appliance installed in their kitchen. Of course, the danger isn't so much to humans as to the electrical, electronic, and gas equipment in the home. Can you place a microwave on top of a dishwasher or any other appliance? Let's find out.

Dangerous neighbor

Many people think that microwave exposure is limited to the microwave oven's interior, but in fact, harmful radiation extends far beyond the microwave oven's casing. The more expensive and high-quality the microwave oven, the better the internal shielding, but even expensive appliances emit significant amounts of radiation. It's enough to:

• disable the microcircuits of control modules of household appliances;
• cause a short circuit;
• disable the electronic components of gas equipment.

Gas meters are particularly susceptible to the harmful effects of microwaves.

Therefore, the distance between the microwave oven and any electronic equipment should be at least 20 cm. Only then will the impact of harmful radiation be minimal.

Now let's look at the microwave and dishwasher combination. Almost all modern dishwashers have electronic control modules. If you place a microwave oven on top of a dishwasher and then turn on both appliances at the same time, there is a chance that the dishwasher's control module will malfunction. It's fine if it's just a local failure that can be fixed by rebooting the machine, but what if it leads to a broken part?

Just so you know, this is a very expensive repair; labor and the part will cost at least $90–$120. Is it worth the risk, especially if you also calculate how much the repair will cost, andHow much do dishwashers cost? (Repairs may prove impractical). So, it turns out that you can't place a microwave oven on top of a dishwasher, or next to any other appliance. But then the question arises: where to put it anyway?

How to install a microwave oven?

Indeed, if the kitchen is very small and the necessary appliances barely fit, then no matter how clever you try, the microwave will still have to be placed either next to the refrigerator, the stove, or the dishwasher. So what use is a Russian's ingenuity? Actually, there is a solution for placing the microwave oven away from other appliances. It's suitable for any kitchen, even the smallest.

Intrigued? There's no real secret here. Just follow these steps:

• purchase a special bracket for the microwave oven;
• make markings in a convenient place on the wall;
• Use a hammer drill to drill holes for the fasteners;
• Attach the bracket to the wall and install the microwave oven on it.

The microwave will appear to be suspended from the wall, next to the kitchen cabinets, but in reality, it will be securely fastened. The advantage of this microwave placement is not only that it will be located away from other appliances. The main advantage is the space saving and aesthetics, because when the stove is on brackets, it doesn’t get in anyone’s way and looks great.

When mounting a microwave on brackets or special shelves, you can position it at the height that's most convenient for use. A bracket securely holds the microwave oven, preventing it from slipping onto the floor during operation. However, microwaves can sometimes slip off refrigerators and cabinets, causing a lot of trouble for homeowners.

The conclusion of our story today is obvious. Don't place a microwave on top of a dishwasher, refrigerator, or any other large appliance. It won't do any good. It's best to mount the microwave on the wall using a special bracket; that way, it won't get in the way and won't cause any problems. Good luck!

   

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