Homeowners upgrade range hoods during remodels and after buying new ranges. Here is how to get those installs.
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Why range hoods matter
Smoke, grease and smells spread through the house without good ventilation. Many kitchens have weak microwave vents or hoods that vent nowhere.
Ducted or recirculating
Ducted hoods vent outside and work best. Recirculating hoods are an option when ducting is not possible.
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Venting route
Through the wall or the roof, with the shortest and straightest duct possible.
Sizing
The hood should match the cooktop width and power.
Makeup air
Very powerful hoods may require makeup air under local code. Check before quoting.
Electrical
Many hoods need a dedicated circuit.
Heavy hoods
Island and chimney hoods need blocking in the ceiling or wall.
Pricing
Flat price for replacements, project price for new ducting through roof or wall.
Partners
Appliance stores, kitchen designers, cabinet installers and countertop shops.
Getting started
Offer installation to customers of local appliance stores and showcase before and after photos of hoods vented outside.
Common mistakes
Venting into the attic, undersized ducts and hoods mounted too high to work well.
Example
A contractor partnered with an appliance store that kept losing sales when customers asked who would install the hood. The store started recommending him, and range hoods led to backsplash and cabinet jobs in the same kitchens.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a ducted range hood better than a recirculating one?
Ducted hoods that vent outside remove smoke, heat and moisture more effectively. Recirculating hoods filter and return the air and are used when ducting outside is not possible.