How to Install a Hood Vent over the Stove that Exhausts to the Outside

Installing a hood vent over a stove can be a relatively straightforward process, although it does require some basic DIY skills and tools. The purpose of a hood vent is to capture and exhaust the smoke, steam, and odors that are produced when cooking, helping to keep your kitchen clean and fresh.

Here are the general steps involved in installing a hood vent over a stove:

1.) Choose the right hood vent: Before you start the installation process, you'll need to choose a hood vent that's appropriate for your stove and kitchen layout. Measure the width of your stove to determine the appropriate size for the hood vent. You'll also need to decide whether you want a vent that recirculates air back into the kitchen or one that exhausts it outside.

2.) Prepare the area: Once you've selected your hood vent, you'll need to prepare the area for installation. This may involve removing any cabinets or shelves above the stove, as well as disconnecting and removing the old range hood.

3.) Mount the bracket (if there is one): The next step is to mount the bracket for the hood vent. This will typically involve drilling holes into the wall above the stove and using screws to secure the bracket in place. Make sure that the bracket is level and securely anchored to the wall.

4.) Install the hood vent: Once the bracket is in place, you can attach the hood vent to it. This may involve screwing the vent into the bracket, or using a locking mechanism to secure it in place. Make sure that the vent is level and securely attached. Some hood vents might not use brackets or specialized hardware.

5.) Connect the ductwork: If you've chosen a vent that exhausts air outside, you'll need to connect ductwork from the hood vent to the outside of your home. This will involve cutting a hole in the wall or ceiling, and running ductwork through it. Make sure that the ductwork is properly secured and sealed.

6.) Connect the wiring: Finally, you'll need to connect all the wires for the hood vent. This may involve wiring the fan into your home's electrical system, or simply plugging it into an outlet. Make sure that the fan is functioning properly and is properly positioned to capture smoke and odors.

If you're not comfortable doing the installation yourself, it's always best to hire a professional to ensure that it's done safely and correctly.

[rossb]

Pretty sure that flexible duct is against code for hood vents. Even if its not, use solid duct. Also duck tape is not approved. Need to use aluminum ducting tape.

[lohengrinknight]

Holy smokes, Batman! Duct tape, flexible duct, and the outside vent are all against code.

[LizHampton-sq]

Step one...Cover your stove. Thanks for an interesting video.

[JorgeHernandez-ibpx]

Great video! But I believe that range hood is rated for 6" duct work. You also can tell by the scored cut circle on the top of the hood. That might be the reason for the first hood broke so earily, worked to hard. To much exhaust though 4" duct and vent. Other issues some others have already noted no sense in rehashing, some good take aways and great DIY video project!! Maybe this would be a good opportunity for an update and things learned video!! Keep up the good work!!! Thanks for your feedback in advance!!

[VaxxedStories]

Should use a bushing in the electrical knockout hole so wires will not scrape on the sharp metal hole. Also, use a weather seal under the outdoor vent cover to keep moisture from entering the home at that point.

[priyav.r.sooklall]

Awesome I need this to be done in my appartment

[geegdavid]

Yours is the first of many demos showing the installation of the damper. When you attached a "starting collar" you did not show applying tape to seal that joint as well. But later, in the video I see that you did so. I noticed your rectangular damper is 3.25 x 10. You probably should have used a 6 inch duct. It looks like you used 4 inch? Very complete. Thank you.

[chrisbergeron]

Best video for this project that I have come accross. Simple and clear.

[.tone]

7/8 feeler bit is crazy also drilling with and impact 🤣 what is going on

[YolandaRivas-sk]

Thank you we are going to try doing ours but ours is concrete so are there any special tools that we would use

[rashidaramkissoon]

Just what i needed to know. Thank you so much

[pearlperlitavenegas]

In my area exaust must be 3ft from a window or door to pass inspection

[zrrifle.]

Question: For top vertical venting that has the rectangular or round cutout options - why not just use the round cutout if the duct is going end up round on the other end, rather than using an adapter (rectangular to circular)? Just curious.

[DWMK]

What brand hood is that and where did you get it? I have to replace mine and that hood looks great. Nice job!

[chelseaaguilar]

Im attempting to change my moms hood vent but her stove is up against a brick wall and I don’t see a current way for it to properly vent out, it doesn’t have that gray foil tube anywhere (unless its behind the brick wall). There’s a room behind the kitchen wall too so its not like we can vent it out that way, I’m thinking up is the only way to go but i haven’t learned how to do that yet, or if that’s even a possibility. Thank you for the demonstration. I appreciate any and all tips 🤍

[ramm]

Hey man what if I am using higher CFM like 800-900 do I need make up air unit

[YolandaRivas-sk]

Can this be done with the vent that is one that throws the exhaust back out to the kitchen.

[MichaelHicks-yu]

Excellent video. Exactly what I am doing and he answered my question.

[JustCallJonathan]

Hi, should we worry about bugs or roaches coming in through the exterior went?

Does that happen?

How often should we clean the grease build up in the vents?

Please teach us....txs.

[alexeitiscareno]

Great work brother 🔥!!!! Do you have an idea of how much a contractor charges to install one?