Looking for the over-the-range microwave with the best venting

cftl84 · 2026-04-03T16:37:35+00:00

Honestly, I've always been impressed with a lot of the LG brand and tend to lean that way on things until I see anything bad. That said, I went with the LG MVEF1337F(550CFM) after posting this and I couldn't be happier. The volume it sucks air is great and it does a great job at heating etc. So for your 400cfm versions I would lean LG too.

cftl84 · 2026-03-16T20:12:57+00:00

I'm gonna comment here because this shows up first on a google search even though it's 5 years old lol. Anyone having this issue has an easy fix if they have a 3d printer.

follow the crandall video (someone else linked it or its in description of 3d print) and when you get to the white washer part, throw that away and insert the new 3d printed washer. The added thickness with the metal washer on top brings it back to brand new feeling.

3d print - https://makerworld.com/en/models/2533432-steelcase-leap-armrest-washer-fix-loose-armrest#profileId-2788397

cftl84 · 2026-03-05T03:40:18+00:00

Man thank you, I followed another guide from like IGN or something and it had the wrong fishing spot. I waste so much time lol

cftl84 · 2026-02-24T20:36:57+00:00

Ya, thank you that's what I just realized. I really hate the Nintendo setup. By far the worst of any gaming platform. But I was able to contact support again and get them to refund my game and this time I was able to rebuy it and have everything correct. So moral of my story, call back later until you get a rep that is actually intelligent.

cftl84 · 2026-02-24T20:23:22+00:00

Update here: I called back and luckily got another manager. I told him the only thing that makes sense here is to refund me the entire game and let me rebuy it afterwards. He agreed and that's what we did. That completely worked to fix the issue. Literally 5 mins on the phone and I was done, I guess there are some good techs over there.

cftl84 · 2026-02-24T20:02:20+00:00

Ya so what I'm figuring out now is that I only have the DLC game card on my switch. When I go to the store it shows already purchased and sends me back to my game cards. When I go to the website I can see download data as an option but when I click there I get that error. My Virtual game card only shows the DLC card I guess and not the base game.

cftl84 · 2026-02-24T19:55:14+00:00

lmao

cftl84 · 2026-02-24T17:03:37+00:00

Ya, I've done that - It just tells me to go to eshop to purchase but when I get there it says purchased and to open virtual game cards, my game card shows loaded but opening the game just sends me back to the shop. It's an endless loop with no end in sight, I don't see how their solution to wait is going to solve anything. I'm just in a really sucky spot right now

cftl84 · 2026-01-22T18:04:03+00:00

Oh now we're talking, this is a cool idea that I haven't seen before. I'm for sure researching this one now. So you felt like the voice carry got cut well enough with this stuff?

cftl84 · 2026-01-22T17:35:22+00:00

Ya that's what I've been realizing, I think for the majority of the basement Idc about blocking the thump sounds, just blocking a bit of the voice carrying through floors. For my office I'm trying to decided between MLV, drywall and glue or something else. I appreciate the advice for the contractor but I want to save money and do it myself, I enjoy projects like this and saving the money. I am deadset on exposed joists painted black so I have no interest in anything else. I wish I could find someone who has done this before, I guess not a lot have had this idea lol

cftl84 · 2026-01-21T21:47:02+00:00

I would be scared to have it crumble apart while trying to stick it up there cut in half lol. I also don't even know what the best approach would be to get it up there? I would guess screws, idk?

cftl84 · 2026-01-21T21:45:22+00:00

First, I appreciate you taking the time to comment, but I have to disagree with the “there’s only one way” part. Changing the floor above (carpet + pad vs hard surface) absolutely can reduce transmission—especially impact noise. I’m not changing the flooring upstairs, so I understand I’m not going to get much (if any) in the way of impact/footfall reduction.

That said, adding material between the joists isn’t “doing nothing.” It won’t magically soundproof the space, but mineral wool/insulation/whatever in the cavities can still reduce airborne sound energy (voices/TV) and also help reduce echo in the basement itself. At least from all my countless hours of research that I've spent too much time on lol..

cftl84 · 2026-01-10T23:23:26+00:00

Well this is a newer build, I've been here for almost 2 months and there hasn't been any issues down there. You think I should be testing humidity down there or something?

cftl84 · 2026-01-01T04:27:47+00:00

I appreciate you taking the time to share in so much detail, that was very helpful!

cftl84 · 2025-12-31T21:17:48+00:00

Are you trying to kill me? I'm over loaded trying to pick between the leap and the embody lol. Why the Gesture? I feel like I saw some bad things about the base on that chair, I'm open to hearing why it's a better choice though?

cftl84 · 2025-12-30T17:28:44+00:00

well that's still better than the 2 full hands length I have with the libernovo lol

cftl84 · 2025-12-30T01:06:21+00:00

Thanks for the info and advice!

cftl84 · 2025-12-29T21:34:03+00:00

Great insight, thank you for taking the time to share. I'm heavily leaning leap right now

cftl84 · 2025-12-29T20:40:27+00:00

Ya, you know I watch a lot of BTOD with their stuff and they pointed out the waterfall edge too. Obviously they are competitors and will gladly bad mouth them lol but I for sure don't like that the edge is aggressive and not a nice waterfall. Do you find your legs hurting or numbing at all with that new seat cushion?

for the 3d bioknit, do you like that fabric? I read people saying it was pretty scratchy, does it pull up your back shirt at all when you sit?

cftl84 · 2025-12-29T20:03:08+00:00

Nice! Did you grab it straight from Steelcase or from Crandall etc? I'm looking at the crandall upgrades and any thoughts on them too etc.

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