How To Remove A Range Hood

When your hood stops working properly and needs to be replaced, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get the job done.Step 1 – Disconnect the powerMost range hoods use a circuit other than the one that powers the strip. They are usually located on a 120 volt circuit breaker. Turn on both the fan and the lights from the range hood and have someone else turn off and on the circuit until you find the fan control circuit and other hood components. Once located, turn off the breaker. If the location is unknown, you can cut off the main power to the house.Step 2 – Clear some spaceIf possible, move the electric scope. The gas range can be too heavy, but if you have an electric scope you can slide it out of the range a bit to allow for easy work. Either way, look at the wiring harness and locate any flexible air passages. They should never be moved or disconnected except by a licensed professional. If you can’t move your scope, leave it in place.Step 3 – Check the hood and remove the hardwareRead more: How to get rid of ants in a car If there is a cabinet above the hood, see it for how to install it. This should give some information on how it is secured, routed and powered. Remove all bulbs, covers and filters, as usually some of the latches that hold the hood in place are behind them.Step 4 – Locate and Identify WiringAfter all the covers are removed, you will now have access to the hood’s wiring. Label each wire using a number or identification number on the masking tape.Step 5 – Disconnect the wireRemove the wire nuts or other connection hardware and cut any wires that are using a bent connector as close to the connector as possible to leave the most amount of wire.Step 6 – Remove the conduit or cable connectorRemove the accessory locking nut that secures the cable or conduit in the cord holder. If you can’t remove this coupler now, you might be able to after the flaps don’t hold tight.Step 7 – Remove the LatchesRead more: How to clean containers with hydrogen peroxideHave someone else support the hood while you untie all the fasteners, save two on opposite ends of the hood. Loosen these two screws so that they still hold the hood but can be easily removed.Step 8 – Support HoodWith your helper still supporting the hood, remove the last two screws and pull the hood down. It will most likely be very light, but also very bulky, so try to reserve an area to place the hood after it is disconnected.Step 9 – Disconnect from the Power LineReach your connectors and accessories and remove the power line from the hood by loosening the screw on the connector from the hood. If the coverage plate cannot be replaced immediately, install an approved terminal block where the wires can be covered with nuts. It will make it safe in the meantime.Step 10 – Restore PowerOnce your wires are securely connected, restore power to the hood if it is part of another circuit breaker or you must turn off the mains power. Read more: How to make soldering clamps | Top Q&A