“I need a microwave that does not need to be vented to the outside. Are microwaves with self exhaust systems reliable?”
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I have used microwaves with exterior venting, and no venting. When we didn't vent our microwaves the moisture that comes from the interior is vented out into your kitchen. Depending on the make and manufacturer if may vent out the top,bottom etc. But that moisture accumulates in your kitchen and in our case the exhausted moisture vented downward and since heat rises,the underneath surfaces of my upper cabinets was destroyed,as well as the finish of my upper cabinets above the microwave. This happened with 3 different micro. On the 3rd micro we saw it was going to do the same bad venting into my kitchen, which by the way raises the humidity in your kitchen making it like a sweat box while cooking,it can also cause food smells to stay in your home,staining cabinets and paint and wallpaper., especially if you are into frying foods. When we vented our last two microwaves we no longer had all the nasty problems I noted here. Venting outside is much better, and I will never go with the ventless installation, again. Also going ventless shortened the life of the over the stove mounted microwaves significantly. I don't care if you spend $100 or $1000, ..even a $100 is a lot of money to waste, when you have to work so hard to earn it. Hope my honest answer saves some of you trouble and expense.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes,self exhaust microwaves are reliable. I have been using this type for approximately eight years now with no issues. LG has a microwave with a vent that will extend out over your cooktop and retract when not in use. It will pull the steam up so it does not wet the front of your microwave or cabinet.
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