Hi, can someone tell me who I ask to install a ceiling exhaust fan for above my stove. is it a builder or an electrician? id like a rangehood but theres a window half way across the wall over the stove. I live alone, and not sure who to contact to do the job. Thanks for feedback
johotech,
Apr 12, 8:29pm
Electrician will be able to install and wire it for you.
freebutterflies,
Apr 12, 8:38pm
ok, so do I go and buy it first?
biddy6,
Apr 12, 8:41pm
Ask if a range-hood can be fitted, sometimes/models can be . Check with a electrician .
johotech,
Apr 12, 8:49pm
Well I would recommend letting the electrician buy it. They should know what is reliable and straight forward to install.
He will need to provide grills and duct to suit it.
I have used these fans to connect to old ducted range hoods - remove the old fan and fit the fan in the roof space. Much quieter than the original fan. But they only move about half the amount of air compared to a modern range hood.
freebutterflies,
Apr 12, 9:16pm
Thanks so much for your help. maybe there is such a thing as a ceiling mounted RANGEHOOD? that would be the best thing I agree.
But expensive. And it will still be across in front of your window. Or you can use an in-bench downdraft type. But they don't work very well.
freebutterflies,
Apr 12, 9:34pm
Oh yeah, I don't need anything flash, just something to get the cooking smells out when its too cold to have the window open. My lounge/ dining/ kitchen is all one room. .Ok now I have to find a good sparky :) cheers
johotech,
Apr 12, 9:38pm
Unfortunately a ceiling mounted exhaust isn't actually going to be very effective. A rangehood is only effective if it is mounted about 700mm above the cooking surface.
It might be better than nothing but it will cost you around $500 or so though.
tweake,
Apr 12, 11:04pm
as above. even rang hoods are not all that effective. you need them wide and down low. the other thing is where is it going to vent to. a lot of homes you won't want to vent straight into the ceiling so it will have to vent through the roof or back down to the sofit. i would recommend a builder to see what space you have and what options you have. its not a straightforward jut shove it in, there is ventilation, water control and insulation issues. through the outside wall type a builder is mandatory.
personally i don't like them due to drafts coming back through the vents.
t_naki,
Apr 13, 4:06am
There is such a thing. Ask at a local electrical wholesaler and make sure yo tell them it is for above a stove. Most extractor fans are not deigned to deal with the grease or heat from a cooking and so only one specifically designed for the situation should be used.
freebutterflies,
Feb 5, 10:44am
Thanks everyone. Ill start off by going to an electrical supply shop. You have been a great help.
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