How to Install Under Cabinet Range Hood Yourself?
The range hood is the unsung hero in the kitchen, rarely appreciated for the crucial job it performs by eliminating the food odour and grease that fly around during meal prep. Selecting and installing an under-cabinet range hood is much more than just picking out a design that complements your existing range. Usually, range hoods are of two types, ducted and ductless. Depending on your kitchen one must select the appropriate model. However, the most common one is the ductless range hood, this model comes with the flexibility of getting installed anywhere.
Before installing the range hood, you must gather all the necessary tools and materials. It is very much possible to hook up your range hood without assistance with the right tools
Use these steps for installing a range hood-
➽ Make A Template
Your very first step is to create a template using a pencil so that you can rub it off later. Find the center of the cabinet to install your range hood properly. It is very important to find the center because when you have two cabinets above your range it must look in symmetry once installed. Use a level to find the center of your wall and also mark the screw holes.
➽ Get the Measurements Right
Usually, these under cabinet range hoods should come in 28 to 26 inches above the range mounting setup. Measure the height and length of your range hood. Let the chimney be on the top of the range hood. Calculate the distance between the chimney’s top part to the range hood bottom because the distance between these both should be less than the distance between the hood’s bottom to ceiling distance.
➽ Drill Through the Mounting Points
Once you have marked all the measurements on the cardboard template, place it along the wall under your cabinet. Using the right size screw to drill through the cardboard marks into the wall. Also, drill on the top where the screw will lie in your range hood.
➽ Set Up An Electrical Circuit
Place an old workbox against the wall where the wires will emerge. Markdown the opening where the box will fit accurately and use a circuit tester to check. Once you get all the circuit and wires live, switch off the circuit.
➽ Connecting Wires
Use an insulated wire, strip a little wire from the edges using a wire stripper. Make a tight J shape by bending the exposed ends of these wires and loop this with the black wire on the electric receptacle.
➽ Fixing Range Hood & Chimney
Hold your range hood and slip it over the mounting screws. Tighten all the screws carefully, determine two studs that run behind the range hood. Use stud finder for that. Plug the range hood onto an electric outlet and see if everything is working properly.
➽ Install Your Filters
Your final step is to install the filters, once the installation and testing are complete. Take your filter (aluminum, mesh, baffles, whichever) and set it in the right place. Once you have successfully installed a modern under cabinet range hood, keep it fully functional for its expected lifetime by giving it regular maintenance and using degreasing cleaners.
Here you have the complete guide on how to install an under-cabinet range hood in your kitchen. If you still find it a little difficult to install the range hood all by yourself, we suggest you take the help of the professionals. Find licensed appliance technicians in your area and get it done at fair rates.
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