Who could i contact about installing a vent over stove?

Question

In a rental i own, there used to be a microwave over the stove.  It was remodeled when i bought it and the microwave was removed and there was no vent over the stove.

What would this cost to install and what type of person could i call to get this done?

Dick Rosen · Answer

Any handyman can handle that job but consider replacing the microwave rather than putting in a range hood. Typically the cabinet above a microwave is smaller than the cabinet above a range hood. If it had a microwave and you put in a range hood that hood may be way to high to be effective and probably look awkward.

Steve S. · Answer

What do you mean by “too tall”?

Jon Holdman · Answer

Is that an exterior wall?  If so, it could directly vent through the wall.  Or, you could go up through the cabinets above the range and into the attic(?) and then out.

You're out of compliance with code.  With a gas top a hood is required.  You may have a space challenge, but they do make some pretty thin hoods.

Pretty fancy looking rental.

Steve S. · Answer

Here’s what I’m dealing with (pictures above)

Jon Holdman · Answer

If the range is against an exterior wall this is an easy job.  Just run the duct through that wall.  But if its an interior wall, who knows.  You would need to get the vent inside the wall or up through the ceiling.  This is the sort of job a handyman could do.

Steve S. · Answer

I could do that, but my intent was to be able to take some of the odors that come off the stove and get them out of the house.

Ryan Murdock · Answer

How about just installing a ductless microwave/range hood? That's probably what was there before. Not as effective as the ducted version but it's an option.

Chris Youssi · Answer

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