Whether you are a property manager, landlord or apartment furnishing company, kitchen counter damage and lack of storage for tenants are a common problem. The metal microwave rack is an effective solution to both the above problems as it raises the microwave up from the counter and provides shelf space below it. However, for rentals, additional durability is required. If the rack is wobbles, rusts or scratches quickly, it will be in need of replacement before the next tenant rents it, which will cost you more in your furnishing budget. A well designed metal microwave rack is especially suitable for rental housing and multi unit apartment projects, here's why.
1. Heavy Duty Construction for Long Term Use
The rental properties have an almost constant turnover of renters, who have varying cleans and cooking styles, and varying levels of care. A light duty microwave rack can last for one lease period, but wear out the following one. The rack is made of sturdy metal, which means that it will last for years rather than just months.
Look for:
Thicker steel tubing – 1.2mm – 1.5mm wall thickness (budget racks use 0.8mm or less).
Reinforced corners: At stress areas, double wall construction is performed.Welded gusset corners: Double wall construction on stress points; welded gussets.
Powder coated finish: Will not chip, scratch or corrode like painted finishes and is more durable.
The wood & metal series products and storage rack series products by Deshunyi are made of commercial grade steel and have a long-lasting powder coat. These drying racks come in the same materials. Our racks are produced in Huizhou (120,000 m²) and in Vietnam (100,000 m²) with a total investment of 350 million USD, and are able to stand up to daily use in high turnover rental kitchens. Similar durability throughout an apartment complex helps to decrease maintenance calls and replacement costs.
2. Scratch Resistant Feet and Countertop Protection
Furniture is seldom moved with care by tenants. Laminate countertops will be damaged by a microwave rack with hard plastic or bare metal feet, which can result in security deposit issues with landlords and renter dissatisfaction. Rental property durable metal racks have protective features such as:
Rubber or silicone feet: Non marring, slip resistant and also replaceable designs.
Felt pads: Underside (if it touches the counter) of any horizontal surface with felt pads.
Rounded edges: Faces of the cabinet have rounded edges, avoiding cabinet faces getting gouged when the rack is pushed against walls.
The heavy duty rubber feet on Deshunyi's microwave racks remove the frame from the counter 5mm so that there is airflow under the counter and no trapped moisture. They are held in place with threaded studs, and are not going to come undone when the rack is pulled across the floor.
3. Tool Free Assembly for Fast Furnishing Turnover
Furnishing 50 or 100 apartment units has an assembly time cost. A slow microwave rack is one that takes a screwdriver, 20 minutes per unit and hex keys. The 2-3 minute per rack installation time with tool free assembly saves significant labor.Eliminates up to 30% of installation labor with tool free assembly designs.
The free version of Key tool includes the following features:
Snap fit shelf clips which snap into pre punched holes in the legs.
Forming side panels into a structure that snaps together with interlocking side panels parts to hold them in place without using any fasteners.
Threaded Leg caps on leveling feet (twisted by hand)
According to contractors, using tool free racks can save them up to 70% of their labor expenses versus conventional designs with hardware. The storage rack series in Deshunyi is the storage rack series, which adopts the principle of shoe storage series and bed series and adopts the snap fit technology. We have more than 1800 staff and produce about 3000 (40 foot) containers a year, we supply you with flat pack, tool Free Racks which assemble in minutes, perfect for Apartment Furnishing Projects with tight deadlines.
4. Ventilated Design to Prevent Microwave Overheating
If a microwave is not in an open area, it can overheat, decreasing the lifespan of the microwave and posing a potential fire hazard. For tenants of rented property, they might not be aware of clearance requirements. A microwave rack that's designed well ensures that the proper ventilation is maintained:
Open wire shelf Under the microwave, open wire shelf and NOT solid panel.
At least 2 inches of vertical clearance above the microwave from the top of the microwave to the other shelf.
Open back (no back panel) to let warm air flow towards the wall.
Microwave manufacturers provide clearance requirements; property managers will need to designate racks which are at or above those requirements. The airflow tests are performed with common sizes of microwave (0.7-1.8 cu.ft.) on Deshunyi's microwave racks. You can get clearance guidance from our engineering team, based on your appliance specifications.
Summary
To withstand frequent use and protect countertops from scratching, a metal microwave rack for rental house and apartment furnishings should be constructed with heavy duty materials, have feet suitable for the counter, be easy to assemble without tools and be ventilated to prevent microwave overheating. Shenzhen Deshunyi Household Products Co.,LTD. provides all four.We are your trusted furniture manufacturer, with facilities covering 120,000 m² in Huizhou and 100,000 m² in Vietnam, and employing over 1,800 people. Our annual product value reaches 500 million RMB, and we export about 3,000 40-foot containers each year. Call us now to talk about any bulk pricing for your next rental or apartment furnishings project.