Pixl Canada installs an over-the-range microwave for $160 before tax, and a built-in microwave for $120. A new exhaust duct is $60. The microwave itself is not included. Send the model and a photo of the space above your range, and you pay after the job.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated . Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
- Over-the-range $160, built-in $120
- Same-day service available when we have an opening
- Open 7 days: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-7pm
- Pay after the job
- The price covers mounting the microwave above your range and connecting it. The microwave is bought separately.
- The plate must go into at least one stud, and the unit is heavy, so two people lift it.
- A new outlet is not in the posted price. Ask for a quote.
- You see the price before we book, and you pay after the job.
You are replacing an over-the-range microwave, or swapping a range hood for one, and an outlet is already in the cabinet above.
The cabinet above has no outlet, or you need a new circuit from the panel. That needs a quote first and may need a licensed electrician. Not sure? Text us a photo.
What microwave installation do we do?
We mount over-the-range microwaves above your range and connect them, and we install built-in microwaves. We install units bought at any store or online. Send the brand and model and a photo of the space, and we confirm the price before you book.
| Job | What we do | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Over-the-range microwave | Mount the wall plate, hang the microwave over your range and connect it to vent outside or recirculate | $160 |
| Built-in microwave | Install and connect a built-in unit | $120 |
| New exhaust duct | A duct to vent the microwave outside | $60 |
| New outlet | Not in the posted price | Ask for a quote |
How much does over-the-range microwave installation cost?
An over-the-range microwave is $160 before tax when the outlet and venting are in place. Replacing a range hood with a microwave and adding a new duct comes to $220. You pay after the job.
| Job | Install | New duct | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight swap, outlet and duct in place | $160 | $0 | $160 |
| Replacing a range hood with a microwave, outlet in place | $160 | $60 | $220 |
Prices as posted on our appliance installation page. Canadian dollars, before tax. Checked 24 October 2026. For what changes a total, see over-the-range microwave installation cost.
What is included, and what is not?
The price covers mounting the plate, hanging the microwave, connecting it and a test run. The microwave is not included, and neither are a new outlet, gas work or cabinet changes.
| Included | Not in the price |
|---|---|
| Mounting the wall plate into a stud | The microwave, which you buy at any store or online |
| Lifting and hanging the microwave, with two installers | A new exhaust duct: $60 when you need one |
| Plugging it into the outlet in the cabinet above | A new outlet or circuit: ask for a quote |
| Setting it to vent outside or recirculate | Gas, new water lines and hard-wired connections: ask for a quote |
| A test run before we leave | Cabinet changes |
How does a microwave install visit work?
A visit has four steps: send the model, get your price, we install and test, and you pay after. Most single-appliance installs take 1 to 2 hours.
- Send the details. Share the microwave’s brand and model, whether you are replacing a microwave or a range hood, and a photo of the space above the range, through the form, by text or by phone.
- Get your price and a time. We confirm the price from the table above and book a time that works, 7 days a week. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
- We install and test. Two installers mount the plate, lift the microwave into place, connect it and run a test.
- You pay after the job. Credit or debit card, e-transfer or cash.
What should you check before we arrive?
Measure the cabinet opening, depth and height, find the stud, check for an outlet in the cabinet above and keep the template that came in the box. GE Appliances lists a 30 inch wide opening, a 12 to 13 inch cabinet depth and a mounting height of at least 66 inches to the top of the microwave. Check your own model’s manual.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cabinet opening, depth and height from the floor | GE lists a 30 in. wide opening, 12 to 13 in. cabinet depth and at least 66 in. to the top of the microwave. Your manual has the numbers for your model. |
| A stud behind the plate position | The mounting plate must be fixed into at least one stud. |
| An outlet in the cabinet above | The cord comes out of the top of the unit on the right side, per GE. If there is no outlet there, one must be added, and that is quoted separately. |
| 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 lists minimum clearance to the cooktop. |
| The template and hardware | Keep everything that came in the box. The template marks the plate and the holes. |
Source: GE Appliances over-the-range microwave installation guidance. Our over-the-range microwave installation guide covers the steps if you plan to do it yourself.
Should the microwave vent outside or recirculate?
Most models can do either. Outside venting through the top or the back needs a duct, which is $60 with Pixl. A recirculating setup needs no duct but does not remove moisture or heat from the room.
| Setup | Needs a duct? | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Vent outside | Yes | Clears steam, smoke and smells better |
| Recirculate | No | Passes air through a filter and returns it to the room; moisture and heat stay in the room |
Over-the-range microwave installation: frequently asked questions
How much does over-the-range microwave installation cost?
With Pixl Canada it is $160 before tax. A new exhaust duct is $60. A new outlet is not in the posted price, so ask for a quote. You pay after the job.
Does the price include the microwave?
No. These are installation prices. The microwave is bought separately, at any store or online.
How much does it cost to replace a range hood with a microwave?
If you need a new duct, it comes to $220 with Pixl: $160 for the install and $60 for the duct, before tax. A new outlet, if the cabinet has none, is quoted separately.
How long does an over-the-range microwave installation take?
Most single-appliance installs take 1 to 2 hours. Adding a duct or an outlet takes longer.
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, and it is not in our posted price.
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 you install a microwave the same day?
Same-day service is available when we have an opening. Text a photo of the space and the microwave’s brand and model to (587) 899-7495 and we tell you what we can do today.
Ready to book your microwave install?
An over-the-range microwave is $160 before tax, a built-in microwave is $120, and you pay after the job. Send the model and a photo to (587) 899-7495, or use the form below. Same-day service available.
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Sources and method. Pixl prices are from our appliance installation page, in Canadian dollars, before tax, checked 24 October 2026. Cabinet, stud and clearance guidance: GE Appliances. Always follow your microwave’s installation manual.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495.