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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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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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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Can the exhaust of a range hood be insulated between the 6in duct and the chimney casing?
I am installing a range hood and I would like to reduce suction and vibration noise as much as possible.
Is it possible to insulate the empty compartment between the 6in exhaust duct pipe and the casing of the range hood chimney to provide sound…
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I need a ducted vent hood over my gas range and microwave., t would like to leave my over the range microwave. Can the hood work right this way?
30" LG gas oven; 30" Kitchen Aid microwave. Able to vent the hood through the attic to the outside.
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Newly purchased range hood is supposed to be for 10" ducting, but the transition mount that came with the hood is only 9.5 inches. What should I do?
I recently purchased a range hood that is supposed to work with 10" ducts, but when I measured the transition mount that came with the hood (pictured below), it's actually only 9.5" in diameter. This is not even a size that's offered by the…
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Range hood fan motor electrical breakdown noise
The sound is similar to a "buzz" of a high voltage line or a transformer hum. The volume varies with the fan speed rheostat setting and not the actual motor rpm. (Well, more like the difference between the setting and the actual rpm)
Other than…
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How to fill gap around range hood vent pipe base
How do you fill a gap between a range hood exhaust and the cabinet?
My stove range hood is affixed to the underside of a cabinet, and inside this cabinet is an opening on which rests the base of the vent pipe.
Unfortunately, the rectangular base…
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Range Duct Problems - Options
I’m caught in the middle of a project with winter hitting sooner than expected. I’m putting in a 6” range hood with a 45 on it in the attack. My plan is to run it 20 Feet into another 45 that will connect to an old 4” pvc bathroom vent the is 4ft…
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What type of cord is this and where can I get it
It says the following on the cord and I believe it goes to the range.
(ul) 3 cdrs 6 al. type se style cable style u type xhhw 300V 10 ground
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Range hood impeller slipped on motor shaft
The range hood impeller slipped on motor shaft and is fouling with the plastic housing. How can I pull it up by 3 mm ?
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Where to find the right replacement of this kind of range hood?
I want to replace a rangehood which seems to be a very old model (As seen in the picture).
The width is 60cm wide and the height is about 7cm.
The problem is in the Sydney, Australia area, I am unable to find a equvianlent. Most of the them seem to…
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Which of these two duct runs would produce better airflow? Drawing Provided
Which of these two options would provide the greatest airflow. Hood fan is a 300CFM Vent-a-hood. 6" flange from the hood. All ducts are 6"
I have a major constraint which is a gabled roof connecting to the homes roof right above where the range hood…
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Range Hood CFMs: Sufficient Air vs Avoiding Make-Up Air
When searching for information about the necessary CFMs for a range hood, diy.stackexchange.com has two highly upvoted questions:
How many CFM for a range hood do I REALLY need?
This is relatively active question, currently with 8 answers and 29…
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