Installing a range hood over the stove is a great way to reduce smoke and grease levels and prevent it from spreading throughout the house. Besides helping to keep the air clean, it provides a more pleasant place for cooking, especially when cooking foods that are capable of producing smoke or grease. The big advantage is that range hoods do not cost much and are quite easy to install. In fact, once you buy the hood itself, the project is one that can be completed within a few hours.
The first thing to do is turn off the kitchen electricity supply. Then test the wires to make sure there is no electricity running through them.
To start the project, you must gather the necessary tools. You will need the following:
Screwdrivers
Drill
Drill Extension
Someone to help hold the cover in place while you install it
Wire nuts and screws (usually included with a new kit)
Light Bulb (make sure you have the correct size and power for the model you are installing).
Remove the existing range hood and set it on the side. Now you want to clean up the area, removing dust and debris that has accumulated with a soft, dry cloth. If you must use a slightly damp cloth, be sure to dry before installing the new cover.
Underneath the hood is a cover. This is in place to protect the fan and wiring. Carefully remove the panel or the lid. Remove the parts that are in there (the fan, filter, and light, are usually what you find). There will be two holes in the hood. One for the ducting that goes through the ceiling, and one for ducting that goes out through the outer wall.
Now you want to line the hood properly before drilling. Have an assistant hold it while you align the holes for the locking screws. Put the screws halfway through using a drill. Line the holes in the extractor with the existing ducting system. Make sure it is aligned as closely as you can possibly get.
With another person holding the hood, finish putting the screws with the drill.
Replace the inside of the hood with the items that were previously removed (light, fan, filters, etc..) Now you want to connect all the wires. They must be coded by color (black goes with black, white goes to white, and so on and so forth). Take the wire connectors or wire nut (small pieces that cover the ends of the wires) and put them at the ends of the wires that you have just matched up.
Gently push the wires back inside the unit and screw the back panel in a position to protect them. We recommend using a manual screwdriver to avoid scratching the surface. Screw the bulb in.
Turn on to test and check every function of the hood (light, different levels of speed, fan, etc.).
Check the opening to the outside to ensure that the air escapes as expected.
Now you have installed the new hood. The appearance and the function should serve you well.
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