Appliances · 5 min read · updated oct 2026
Over-the-Range Microwave Installation Cost in Canada (2026)
By the Pixl Canada install team
Quick answer
With Pixl Canada, over-the-range microwave installation costs $160 before tax. A new outlet is $60 and a new exhaust duct is $60. A straight swap is $160, and replacing a range hood, where you need both an outlet and a duct, comes to $280. The microwave is not included, and a new circuit from the panel is work for a licensed electrician. You pay after the job.
Over-the-range microwave installation is $160 before tax. You pay after the job. See appliance prices
Over-the-range microwave installation prices
These are Pixl Canada’s published prices in Canadian dollars, before tax. You pay after the job, by card, e-transfer or cash.
| Service | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Over-the-range microwave installation | $160 | Mounting and connecting the microwave above the range |
| New outlet | $60 | A new outlet in the cabinet above the microwave |
| New exhaust duct | $60 | A duct to vent the microwave outside |
| Built-in microwave installation, for comparison | $120 | A different job from an over-the-range unit |
Example totals
| Job | Install | Outlet | Duct | Total before tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight swap, outlet and duct in place | $160 | $0 | $0 | $160 |
| Replacing a range hood with a microwave | $160 | $60 | $60 | $280 |
The microwave is not included. Our over-the-range microwave installation guide covers the steps in detail.
What changes the cost
- Swap or first install. Replacing an old over-the-range microwave in the same spot is the simple job. Replacing a range hood usually means a new outlet and a changed venting setup.
- The outlet. The outlet goes inside the cabinet above the microwave, and GE Appliances notes that the cord comes out of the top of the unit on the right side. If there is no outlet there, one must be added. Running a brand-new circuit from the panel is work for a licensed electrician.
- The venting setup. Most models can exhaust outside or recirculate air through a filter. Outside venting through the top or the back needs a duct, and a recirculating setup needs no duct but does not remove moisture or heat.
- The wall and cabinet. The mounting plate must be fixed into at least one stud, and the upper cabinet needs the right depth. GE lists a cabinet opening 30 inches wide, a cabinet depth of 12 to 13 inches and a mounting height of at least 66 inches to the top of the microwave.
- The range below. GE says its over-the-range microwaves should not go above a gas range or cooktop rated over 60,000 BTU combined, and notes minimum clearance to the cooktop.
- Weight and access. The unit is heavy and needs two people to lift and bolt, which is part of why installers charge for the job.
Check your model’s manual for its own numbers. See GE’s over-the-range microwave installation guidance.
Over-the-range microwave installation is $160 before tax. You pay after the job.
Where to get a microwave installed
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| An appliance installer | A standard swap or a hood replacement on a day you choose | Confirm whether the outlet and duct are included |
| The store that sold it | Delivery and install in one booking | Some stores install only what they sold, so check the terms |
| A licensed electrician | A new circuit or a major wiring change | Priced by the job |
| DIY with a helper | A like-for-like swap in good condition | Missing the stud or lifting alone are the common mistakes |
Before installation day
- Measure the cabinet opening, the cabinet depth and the height from the floor.
- Find the stud behind the mounting plate position.
- Check whether there is an outlet in the cabinet above.
- Decide whether you will vent outside or recirculate.
- Check the range below, and the manual’s clearance numbers.
- Keep the template and the hardware that came in the box.
Book a microwave install
Tell us the model, whether you are replacing a microwave or a range hood and how you want to vent it, and we will confirm the price before we book. We are open seven days a week and you pay after the job. See appliance installation and our range hood installation cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does over-the-range microwave installation cost?
With Pixl Canada it is $160 before tax. A new outlet is $60 and a new exhaust duct is $60.
Does the price include the microwave?
No. These are installation prices. The microwave is bought separately.
How much does it cost to replace a range hood with a microwave?
If you need both an outlet and a duct, it comes to $280 with Pixl: $160 for the install, $60 for the outlet and $60 for the duct, before tax.
Do I need an electrician?
Adding a receptacle where a circuit already runs is a small job. Running a brand-new circuit from the panel is work for a licensed electrician.
Does an over-the-range microwave need a duct?
Not always. Most models can recirculate air through a filter, but outside venting clears steam, smoke and smells better.
Can I install an over-the-range microwave myself?
A like-for-like swap is possible with a stud finder, a level and a helper. Missing the stud, mounting the plate out of level and lifting alone are the common mistakes.
Pixl Canada prices are before tax and were checked in October 2026. Your total depends on the outlet, the venting and the cabinets, so confirm it before you book.
Ready to book? Over-the-range microwave installation is $160 before tax. You pay after the job.
Written by the Pixl Canada install team: licensed technicians with $5 million liability insurance, installing TVs, security cameras, smart home devices and appliances across Canada.
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