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On TV sitcoms, and sometimes in real life, people have their microwaves mounted at eye level. I wouldn't want it to be at eye level because it would be harder to put things in and out, especially if it was heavy. Also if I was heating a bowl of soup it might spill out when I'm moving it. Why do some prefer to have it there?
One possibility is that it doesn't take up counter space.
There was a huge thread debating the merits of over-the-stove wall mounted, countertop, and drawer micros not too long ago. Shudder at the thought this gets dredged up all over again. Whether it is at "eye level" or not isn't really the primary issue IMHO. What seems functionally more important is whether the micro is mounted on a wall over a counter/stove or sitting on it. FWIW, if the micro in this house was at "hip height" that would mean it is sitting on the counter. The loss of counter space in this or some previous kitchens of mine would be a major problem.
Tip: if you have to worry about spilling something hot when lifting it out of a microwave maybe you need to reduce how much you put in the bowl or use a bigger one! I'm the first to admit to not being a fancy cook, but I can't recall ever microwaving something so big or heavy I had to worry about lifting it.
Last edited by Parnassia; 02-15-2021 at 01:28 PM..
Mine's mounted above the stove...it's at roughly eye level. 95% of the time I use it to heat up water for tea or instant coffee and to heat up leftovers so I have no issues with heavy stuff like a big platter of something.
And no, never an issue spilling a bowl of soup or cup of water - if it's too full to carry to the table it's too full for your microwave? ha
Eye level would be better than 6 " off the floor, in the home we now live in, there is a built in mw, down near the floor, it is under the regular oven. I can't fathom why they did that. Needless to say I have never used it, & bought one for the countertop.
On TV sitcoms, and sometimes in real life, people have their microwaves mounted at eye level. I wouldn't want it to be at eye level because it would be harder to put things in and out, especially if it was heavy. Also if I was heating a bowl of soup it might spill out when I'm moving it. Why do some prefer to have it there?
One possibility is that it doesn't take up counter space.
I've always had mine at hip level.
You can just stick a straw into the soup and sip it out while standing there, rather than lifting it out.
No worries about closing the door on Mr. Happy, either.
I can't think of anything I have ever put in a microwave that I would call "heavy." What on earth are you cooking? Giant Swedes? Fruit cake?
On TV sitcoms, and sometimes in real life, people have their microwaves mounted at eye level. I wouldn't want it to be at eye level because it would be harder to put things in and out, especially if it was heavy. Also if I was heating a bowl of soup it might spill out when I'm moving it. Why do some prefer to have it there?
One possibility is that it doesn't take up counter space.
I've always had mine at hip level.
Mine is on the counter and has been in every home I have lived it. I would not want it anywhere else.
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