Check the instructions on your new hood fan to see if you ll need to extend the piping above the range hood or if it.
Exhaust fan installation in kitchen.
Using a long narrow bit and cordless drill make a through wall hole.
Measure the length of pipe you ll need to extend through your wall to the outside.
Scott caron master electrician for ask this old house helps a homeowner put in an exhaust fan to rid her kitchen of smelly cooking odors.
Then it is necessary to cut an exhaust hole.
Measure 24 to 30 inches above your kitchen range.
Use a stud finder to locate studs and find an empty bay to install the fan.
Using a pencil trace an outline of the circular exhaust housing.
These fans help prevent grease buildup clear out unhealthy fumes prevent rooms from becoming too stuffy and reduce the risk of mold and mildew.
Most newer homes are constructed with a range hood already built in over the stove but for an older home that might not have one or in the event that the hood does do enough to ventilate your kitchen you may need to know how to install an exhaust fan yourself.
Or drill a hole and use fish tape to find structure.
A kitchen exhaust fan can be very useful and effective in getting rid of smoke moist air and unpleasant smells that are produced when using your stove top.
If you ve already done so follow these steps.