Range Hood Install Notes + Specifics

Picking a range hood: A ton of people remodel their kitchens and get rid of perfectly good range hoods on Marketplace. I was also able to find a decent selection of dented NIB ones within a reasonable driving distance. As mentioned in the video be sure that the range hood you choose is VENTED. There are some that just filter and recirculate air; that is not what you want. If you are going through all this work, it doesn't make sense to skimp on the CFM (cubic feet per minute). I would recommend getting something at least 275. That said, if you go too crazy with it (400+), you might end sucking up air faster than your wood stove can heat it.

Placing your vent: With a combination of measurements and tapping on the upstairs floor, we were able to get a pretty good idea of where to put the vent. I drilled a small hole in the grout (relatively easy to match and fill) to confirm the placement. I then traced around the register using a paint stick as a spacer (to allow room for duct). When you make your cut, "take the line"...the lip on your floor register will be able to cover the floor hole, even if its a little too big. Most importantly, make sure all wires and pipes are clear before you drill or make your cuts!!!

Cutting your hole: Cutting a vent opening in tile was the worst case scenario. If you are cutting in carpet or a hardwood floor, it will be much easier. In my case, I used a 4 inch tile wet saw, multiple drill holes to make enough space for a jig saw, then a reciprocating saw to finish the cuts. For a less aggressive / slower cut, I used a metal blade instead of a wood blade.

Finishing the job: After I had the range hood placed, I cut my duct to the proper length. First, I taped it to the floor register end. Then I slid the duct down through the floor opening, and pushed it onto range hood vent flange. Last, I taped the duct to the range hood using high heat tape.

Let me know if you have any questions!