Kitchen range hood install

[lancer1929]

You all know anyone who does install of kitchen range hood??

[88sins]

Don't want to try your hand & DIY? they kinda easy to install.

the hardest parts of installation is the wiring if there isn't electricity outlet already installed & the ducting if needed

[*KRONIK*]

As 88sins said...its not too hard.

Make sure u have a cabinet.ot some sort of bracket to support the range hood in place.

Locate the internal wiring on the range hood.
And send in the power wires (not live wires)
Mount the hood over the stove at the required height (30inches iirc) and wire up with the screw on caps....
The hardest part is to get someone to hold the hood in place to mount it over the stove.

[timemastee]

The manual for the hood has all the info needed to install it. Some of them have a diagram you can lay on the wall to drill and map your installation.

Last time I replaced one told a hour or less. It's a good father son install op. Call pops or the d father in law

Also if u really lost. YouTube have a few installation views that are very detailed on how to do it step by step

[lancer1929]

Thanks for the advice...it was really the duct run I meant.
Looking for someone to really advise on how to do the run.
The stove is not near a window and the wall is not an exterior wall.
Trying to decide which direction for the run with minimal 90 degree turns.
Will do the actual rangehood install myself with the help of utube.

[nick639v2]

Thanks for the advice...it was really the duct run I meant.
Looking for someone to really advise on how to do the run.
The stove is not near a window and the wall is not an exterior wall.
Trying to decide which direction for the run with minimal 90 degree turns.
Will do the actual rangehood install myself with the help of utube.

You need not worry about 90 turns, if in turn you are doing a lengthy run i would advise also installing a little exhaust fan at the exit wall.

Post pics of intended route so we can get an idea

[88sins]

Could go with a surface duct, it's easier but not as aesthetically appealing as in wall. & as mentioned if it's a long duct you'll need an exterior extractor fan for best results.
In wall ductwork is a little more difficult but isn't very hard once you have the right tools. What you need is a recip saw with a short blade to cut thru the wall on one side. Mark where the duct will be run, cut the wall, fit the duct and plaster in a repaint. Then mount your hood & connect.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy

[cueball1990]

there are also ductless range hoods that use charcoal filters but im guessing you already bought yours.

[simplejack]

there are also ductless range hoods that use charcoal filters but im guessing you already bought yours.

Bumping up this message to find out if anyone here uses the ductless range hoods and their experience, does it do a good job filtering out generally frying or curry for a residential home?

[Dave]

Did one years ago for folks.
They use it. Key part here is maintenance. If smell is a big issue you can get creative with baking soda in the filter media.

[simplejack]

Did one years ago for folks.
They use it. Key part here is maintenance. If smell is a big issue you can get creative with baking soda in the filter media.

Awesome, due to placement of stove a Ductless makes more sense in this residential capacity.

Appreciate the feedback Dave! Was it a range hood alone or the built in microwave range?

[Musical Doc]

I installed one about 3 months ago. It does make a difference with the smell. I installed it 30" above the stove but I recommend doing it about 3 inches lower to be a bit more effective, as long as nobody's head an hit it.

[*KRONIK*]

Been using one for the last 8 years
AIRKING brand

Uses a charcoal based filter, the filter isnt actually a filter, its more of a grease trap.

The house will still smell, so open up windows when cooking.

Mine works well because i open up the house when cooking and put a fan facing out the window. So it sends the kitchen air outside.

I also change my filters like 3x per year.

But my cupboards have no grease residue like kitchens that dont use the range hood.

there are also ductless range hoods that use charcoal filters but im guessing you already bought yours.

Bumping up this message to find out if anyone here uses the ductless range hoods and their experience, does it do a good job filtering out generally frying or curry for a residential home?

[VexXx Dogg]

using the ductless for years.
You will need to clean the filter and hood assembly fairly regularly.
I've found that an overnight soak in laundry detergent (breeze) is very good at getting rid of the embedded grease.
Alternatively, you can just have a few filters handy and cycle them every few months.

Our kitchen is used at least three times per day.

[simplejack]

Been using one for the last 8 years
AIRKING brand

Uses a charcoal based filter, the filter isnt actually a filter, its more of a grease trap.

The house will still smell, so open up windows when cooking.

Mine works well because i open up the house when cooking and put a fan facing out the window. So it sends the kitchen air outside.

I also change my filters like 3x per year.

But my cupboards have no grease residue like kitchens that dont use the range hood.

there are also ductless range hoods that use charcoal filters but im guessing you already bought yours.

Bumping up this message to find out if anyone here uses the ductless range hoods and their experience, does it do a good job filtering out generally frying or curry for a residential home?

Thanks Kronik! Is this a range only or tho microwaves that come with the built in range? Looking to install the microwave that comes with the range feature and wondering if the filter you recommended would work.

[Dave]

Airking here also and many years installed.
This one has a stainless mesh filter.
Plain unit was installed.

[*KRONIK*]

Undercabinet range hood

I wont suggest a microwave unit. They expensive and if either one fails, you have to replace the entire thing

Been using one for the last 8 years
AIRKING brand

Uses a charcoal based filter, the filter isnt actually a filter, its more of a grease trap.

The house will still smell, so open up windows when cooking.

Mine works well because i open up the house when cooking and put a fan facing out the window. So it sends the kitchen air outside.

I also change my filters like 3x per year.

But my cupboards have no grease residue like kitchens that dont use the range hood.

there are also ductless range hoods that use charcoal filters but im guessing you already bought yours.

Bumping up this message to find out if anyone here uses the ductless range hoods and their experience, does it do a good job filtering out generally frying or curry for a residential home?

Thanks Kronik! Is this a range only or tho microwaves that come with the built in range? Looking to install the microwave that comes with the range feature and wondering if the filter you recommended would work.