Attach with screws and caulk so that you get a tight seal that is also waterproof. Use a small amount of duct to test that you have the correct measurements before cutting a bigger piece of duct. Mark the outside of the damper to reference where to tape the ductwork. If necessary, drill holes next to each side of the vent so that you can run the electrical wiring from the hood to the electrical box. Ensure that your electrical wiring is up to code. If you do not feel confident running the electrical wiring, consulting with an electrician is strongly advised.
You will need the help of a second person to support the weight of the hood while you place the mounting screws through the mounting slots of the hood.
Remove the grease filter so that you have better access as you tighten screws to secure them. Level the hood and tighten the upper screws first. Clip any excess wiring and strip back the wires to connect them with wire caps or connectors.
Match the color of the wiring to the corresponding color connector, and the copper ground wire to the grounding wire connector. After connecting the wiring, turn the power back on to make sure that the hood is working properly. Hoods can be vented outside or recirculate the air back into the home. If venting externally, do not vent into the attic, crawlspace or interior wall. Doing so may cause mold to form in these spaces. Additionally, since most home attics are not perfectly sealed, the cooking fumes your hood range vents out can be recirculated back into your home.
Do you need an electrician to install a range hood? However, if you need to hardwire the hood or place new electrical wiring, you should use an electrician.
How much does it cost to install a range hood? The cost of installing a range hood will greatly depend on the range hood you buy and the materials that you need to purchase. Can I install a range hood myself? With the right supplies and the help of another person, it is completely doable to install a range hood yourself.
A word of caution, however, is that if you need to rewire, move plumbing, or drill the vent hole through the roof, it may be beneficial to consult with a professional. Subscribe to Receive :. Total Price:. We use your information in accordance with our privacy policy. Skip to main content. We seem to have lost our map and can't update your zip code right now. Please try again in a bit. This site only ships to the United States.
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Installing a range hood: step-by-step instructions Before you start the process of installing your new range hood, note that this is an overview of the installation procedure.
Prior to purchasing your new range hood, here are some considerations to make sure you pick the right one: Measure the width of your range. Your new hood should be roughly the same width as the range. Consider the square footage of your kitchen. Vent hoods are measured by the amount of air they clear per minute, per square footage CFM.
Results can vary based on your kitchen and house layout including whether you have an open-concept or closed-off kitchen. As a general guide, your new hood should be around double the square footage of your kitchen. So if your kitchen is approximately sq. You're ready to start drilling for your cutout. Of course, the cutout in the wall needs to match the knockout in the range hood perfectly. If you need to, drill for the electrical wiring as well.
If you're not familiar with electrical work, call an electrician to spec the job for you. Drill or cut for the vent. Use a drill or wallboard saw to cut through the drywall to get the templated shape of your cutout. If the space behind the wall is not occupied by any studs or piping, consider yourself lucky! If it is, there are several workarounds you can use. See step below. Work around any obstacles you find in your cutout. If, while cutting out the opening for the exhaust vent, you come across piping, you'll have to call an audible.
Open up a larger rectangle of the wall so you can work freely. Then, you'll have to do three main things: Reroute and re-solder the pipe so that it leaves your opening entirely free. If you are not familiar with this type of job, it's best to call a professional plumber or general contractor to help you. Drill 1 x 3 cleats to the top and bottom of the wall to support the new wall patch. This will give the new wallboard that covers up the opening structural support.
Drill, tape, and mud the new wall patch to cover up the hole entirely. Then, when it's dry, remove the original cutout for the exhaust again with your template. Follow the same procedure as before. Install any necessary ductwork so that it leads safely outside of your home. Remember that the venting cannot terminate inside the wall or attic — the exhaust must travel through duct outside of the home. Part 3. Mark the holes for the screws and cable. If you have a template, now is the time to use it.
Otherwise, hold the hood into place and have a partner mark inside the holes for the screws. Drill the mounting brackets or screws into the wall or cabinet above. Where you drill the screws depends largely on whether you're mounting your hood directly into the wall or into existing cabinetry.
Note : If you are mounting directly into a wall using brackets, drill the screws fully into the wall; if you are mounting into existing cabinetry, drill the screws only halfway into the cabinetry — you want the range hood to be able to slip over these screws and rest on top of them. If you're mounting into the wall, for example, and the wall is tiled, use a nail set and hammer to tack small holes into the tile.
This way, you're less likely to damage the tile when you drill your mounting brackets directly into the wall. If the cabinet is thin, you might need to install wooden blocks to accommodate and strengthen the mounting screws. Check your alignment. The vent should match the hole for the ductwork for vented range hoods.
Realign the hood as needed before tightening the screws. Connect the wires. Run the cable from inside the wall through the cable hold in the hood. The fan and light both have black and white wires that must be attached. If you have never done an electrical project before or don't fully understand the manufacturer's electrical instructions, call an electrician to help you out.
Connect the two black wires from inside the hood to the one black wire from inside the wall. Repeat this process with the white wires. Fasten the green grounding wire coming from the wall to a grounding screw on the range hood. If you are using a plug in hood, install an electric plug if you don't have an existing plug.
Then plug in your hood. Reattach the filters to the hood and fasten any grease guards back onto the hood. Then, replace the hood cover by tightening the screws. Reset the power and test the workability of the fan and light. The range hood should be installed 24 to 30 inches above the stove top. Anything lower can block the use or view of large pots, and anything higher won't allow the hood to work at all. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4.
My vent hood said it could be vented or ventless. It was installed vented, but I feel air being discharged from the grill on the hood. Is it possible the installer left off a part that blocks this grill in a vented installation, or is it normal for air to come out there?
It's a certainty that he didn't block off the ventless grill as instructed by the manufacturer. If the parts are gone, then aluminum tape is the only thing that can be used to seal the path to the front grill. He'll need to get tape on both sides so the tape adhesive doesn't attract and hold dust and debris.
Not Helpful 1 Helpful 3. No, it's not fire containing and will melt readily so it is not recommended to use for this. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 4. Can I replace my old style range hood fan with a new modern chimney type and get rid of the cupboards above it?
Upnorth Here. Yes, that is a popular upgrade for an older kitchen. Your chimney hood would likely need an inline or remote fan, as the hood may be designed to be sleek and not have room for an internal fan. Also, remote fans are much quieter. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. The vent coming out of the house is 7" round, the vent on hood is 6" round. What needs to be done? Home improvement stores have them, or you can get one from your HVAC contractor and even have them install it for a pretty penny.
Not Helpful 2 Helpful 2. If the hood does not have a plug, can I attach one to the white and black wires and just plug it in? You can, but this is not recommended as it is a safety risk. Not Helpful 12 Helpful I would like to replace my electric stove with a gas. Is there a difference in what type of hood fan I need for the gas range? To my understanding, the hood fan just needs to be installed higher above the gas range as the gas ranges tend to get hotter than electric ranges.
Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3. My range hood can be for either vented or non-vented use. We have the vent, but the non-vented airflow is what is happening.
How do I bypass to the vented option? Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 4. No, if the fan is turned off, it should not continue to rotate. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 2. Can I install a non-vented range hood where previously there was a vented one? Yes, venting is only required for commercial establishments. However, you may want to insulate the old hole shut, so you don't get outdoor temperatures inside.
Not Helpful 4 Helpful 3. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. For installing ductwork, mark the size of the vent on the back of the hood and cut through the drywall.
Use a long drill bit to cut through to the outside.
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