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My range hood is not pulling.
• Was the unit plugged in and was the fan checked before installation?
• What distance is the hood mounted above the cook top?
• Indoor (30”-36”), outdoor (36”-42”)
• Is the range hood width the correct size for the cook top?
• Outdoor units should be at least 1 size larger, if not 2
• Does the hood have enough BTU output in relationship to either their gas or
electric stove cook top?
• BTU output per burner/100 - for gas
• Wattage output per burner/10 - for electric
• Are the baffle filters or mesh filters installed correctly? When were they last
cleaned?
• Is the ducting clear?
• Is the damper opening properly once the hood is turned on?
• Is there air coming off the top of the hood?
• Is there air coming out of the upper chimney section?
• When tissue is placed on the baffle filters under the hood, does it hold the tissue?
• How many elbows and how long is the ducting run?
• Should be no more than 2-3 elbows and no more than a 40 foot run
to exit, for every elbow subtract 5 feet
• Is the air recirculating? When were the carbon filters last changed?
• The carbon filters need changed every 3-6 months based on your
cooking habits.
TROUBLESHOOTING
