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Questions tagged [range-hood]

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Range hood lights on same switch as under cabinet lights?

We’re planning a kitchen redo, and we’d like to have the lights on the range hood be controlled by the same wall switch that controls the under cabinet lights. We want a standard 36” stainless steel hood, brand/model not selected yet. Is this…
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Kitchen range hood install electrical outlet

I would like to replace my under cabinet kitchen range hood. The old range hood was direct wire, but the new one is plug in. I have a a hot, neutral, and ground wire under the cabinet (to the right of the vent in the wall in the picture). The hot…
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Can I hardwire a range hood into an SABC circuit?

I am redoing my kitchen. I have 3 SABC circuits for the countertops (2 for general use, 1 for an air fryer), a dedicated circuit for each of the garbage disposal, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge. I am trying to avoid pulling more dedicated…
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How can I connect misaligned range hood and elbow?

My range hood is misaligned from the elbow by 1.5". Is that too large a gap for flexible duct? THis is an 8" hood. I would like to avoid flexible duct since it traps grease and is difficult to clean in the future. Would it help to use semi rigid…
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Convert Range Hood Light Switch to High/Off/Low

I have a simple 120v range hood with two controls: Fan [High/Off/Low] Light [On/Off] I'd like to convert the light switch to [High/Off/Low]. I know I'll need to change the switch from [SPST] to [SPDT], but I'm less clear on how to add load to the…
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Why does my microwave oven + hood combo suck in air from the top?

I have a 12 year old Whirlpool Microwave + vent hood combo (model GMH5205XVS-1). As far as I know, it should be configured to vent outside (via vent on an exterior wall). If I open the cabinets in the picture, there is a large vent and I can often…
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How alter duct work to fit new range hood?

The old range hood I had was not venting properly. When I removed it you can see that the hole for the vent was cut off center to the left and that my existing duct work does not extend all the way to the center. I am trying to install the new hood…
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Hood fan ducting is not centred

I bought a new high CFM hood fan for a new gas range and when installing I realized that the existing duct work is not centered. It is a 30 in fan obviously in a 30 in gap. When measuring the duct placement, there is 11 inches on one side of the…
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Where should an island range hood with a cord plug in?

I purchased a proline range hood--the "island" version that hangs down from the ceiling. It came with a cord and plug that presumably are supposed to run up the stainless steel "chimney" along with the vent pipe and plug into...where? An illegal…
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Can an exhaust vent be mounted directly to wall sheathing instead of a trim plate?

I'm installing a kitchen hood vent and I'm wondering what the best practices are here for mounting the exhaust vent to the exterior wall. The dimensions of the exhaust vent are 9 3/4" vertically and 8.5" wide. The kitchen vent hood manufacturer…
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Is this a misinstalled ducted hood and what to do about it?

I just moved in, know nothing about kitchens but bought it since it belonged to the previous tenant. This doesn't look right though. There are no holes on the wall where the vent could connect to. Would it be fine to just not use the ventilation, or…
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No holes for ducted hood in kitchen above stove

I moved into a new apartment. There are no holes made in the cabinets or wall for a duct for a hood above the stove area. I have a large gas stove which I use almost daily. However, there is an extractor built into the wall which connects to a shaft…
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How can I disconnect a stove top burner from an infinite switch?

I have an old Kenmore stove and the back left burner will not turn off. I am assuming this is an issue with the infinite switch - I don't want to spend the money to replace the switch I would rather just disconnect it. I can identify the five wires…
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How can I reduce range hood duct size for best performance?

I currently have a range that was hacked in terribly by a previous contractor with flex pipe. I want to replace it with rigid duct to make it quieter and increase performance too hopefully. The range has a 7" circular output. Right now it uses a…
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OTR Microwave vent through wall, but on bottom?

I was replacing my over-the-range microwave and discovered the location of the existing vent. The vent is straight out the exterior wall, but down towards the bottom mounting bracket… I can’t seem to find any OTR microwave options that accommodate a…
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