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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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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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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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Does the Falmec Rangehood (F3MLD12S1IR1) have a fuse

The Falmec F3MLD12S1IR1 Rangehood suddenly has no lights. There is power at the override switch and the connections there are fine. I downloaded the manuals and they don't mention anything about a fuse. Does anyone know if it has a fuse and where…
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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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Can I install LED light strip in place of stove range hood light?

the florescent light in my stove hood range stopped working. After replacing the bulb & starter I hired a technician to diagnose the problem. Apparently the control board is not functioning correctly. The fan works, but no power gets to the…
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Can I reduce the size of my range hood duct without performance impact?

I'm installing a Zephyr Monsoon I (600 CFM) which has an 8" duct. The wall cap is 7" and instead of replacing the cap, I'm thinking of adding a reducer just before the wall cap from 8" to 7". The ducting is short as the vent hood is up against an…
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Range Hood Fan Blade Wobbling

I have a Broan PM250 which has recently started making noise which upon further investigation appears to be due to the fan blade wobbling and hitting the plastic housing. Does anyone have and advice on the best way to fix this? Things I have thought…
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Removing Range Hood Bolts / Screws

My range hood isn't working properly. When I turn it on it sounds like it the motor is trying to turn, and I can see the fan spinning very slowly. I removed and cleaned the grease filters, but that didn't help. I'm guessing there is just some…
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Polifilm Wrap Stuck in Hood-Vent

The Hood-Vent was accidentally installed with the polifilm protective wrap on each part. There are exposed parts that cannot be pulled out without tearing the wrap because it is jammed in the other parts. I need to find a way to remove it COMPLETELY…
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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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