How To Install Kitchen Exhaust Vent Through Wall

This will also help you run an electric cable from the range hood over to the power box.

How to install kitchen exhaust vent through wall.

Required tools for this kitchen fan vent project. Your vent hood will have places available for either attic or wall exhaust. Install the vent and seal the underside of the vent flange with roofing grade sealant caulk. Cut the hole for the vent.

Seal between the top of the vent flange and at the bottom of the roofing shingles as well. Typically you ll secure the short length of duct to the downward facing exerior hood flange then insert the exterior hood in the hole in the wall from the outside. Cover the hole that you are not using for exhaust and secure the hood to its final positioning to mark the location of the vent duct. Go to where the ceiling access hatch is located.

Once you have it marked remove the hood and cut a hole in the wall or ceiling. Bring the wire connectors flashlight vent hose tape and screwdriver. Lift the hood into place and attach it to the wall. Then caulk around the vent pipe where it enters the ceiling.

Be sure to keep this larger piece and use it as a template in the next step. Remove the old hose from the wall fitting and attach the new hose using the vent hose tape. Additionally consider cutting a larger hole beyond that of the vent hole so you have room to work on the vent and so you can see exactly what you re doing. Use a stud finder to locate studs and find an empty bay to install the fan.

How to install a through the wall exhaust fan how to install a through the wall exhaust fan. Slide the pipe into the hole. Finally install the hood. Or drill a hole and use fish tape to find structure.

Go to where the new fan is located and route the hose to the wall where the old exhaust vent hose exits through the wall.