Can this be done by myself or is a professional required? I.e. is it no skill required? Just looking to replace an existing one duct is already in place.
Replacing Kitchen Exhaust Fans. Is This a DIY Job?
Gerry H on 26/10/2020 - 17:42
Last edited 26/10/2020 - 18:46 by 1 other user
Last edited 26/10/2020 - 18:46 by 1 other user
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yes
If it's wired in exhaust fan, by law in Australia, a sparkie is supposed to install it
If it's a plug in (3 pin plug) you can DIY, if you are capable of DIY.
This, See if it plugs in or is wired in.
Did my bathroom exhaust fan which is much the same as the kitchen one, a rangehood might be a bit harder though.
~$50-$100 from Bunnings, about 6 screws and 3 cables that slotted straight in and it was done. Nothing that someone with a bit of DIY knowhow couldn't do. Plenty of Youtube videos as well.
But yeah, legalities might be touch and go.
No skill. I'm running a 1800cfm unit and it's all 10A plugs.
If you need to cut/increase the hole to fit the unit, you will need a drill and a jigsaw.
Do you mean your rangehood?