How to Install Ductless Range Hoods

Every home should have a range hood to rid the kitchen of odors and grease that can build up not only in the kitchen but in other areas of the home. A good range hood can also help cut down on heat released during cooking. A range hood with ductwork usually exhausts heat and grease outside the home, while a ductless-type hood pulls the air in through the vent, recycles the air, and then disperses it back through the front of the hood. Installing a ductless hood is simple

Screwdriver set
Hammer
Voltage tester
Leveler
Drill
Wire nuts

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the range hood upside down on the floor so that you can remove the filter and bottom cover, using a screwdriver. Punch out the knockout hole on the back of the range hood that matches the electrical setup of your home, using a hammer and screwdriver, so that you can connect the electrical wires later.
- 2
  Turn off the power to the kitchen at the breaker panel or fuse box in the utility room or basement. Test the wires with a voltage tester to make sure the power is off. Ask a helper to place the unit on the wall underneath the cabinet hood. Make sure the hood is level, using a leveler. Secure the hood with the screws provided and a drill or screwdriver.
- 3
  Pull the electrical wires through the knockout hole and connect the wires black to black and white to white, using wire nuts. Connect the ground wire, normally green or cooper, to the ground screw on the hood. Replace parts removed in the beginning such as the filter and bottom cover. Return to the electrical panel or fuse box and turn on the power. Test the new kitchen range hood to see if everything is working properly.

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