How To Install Kitchen Exhaust Vent Through Wall

Then caulk around the vent pipe where it enters the ceiling.

How to install kitchen exhaust vent through wall.

Your vent hood will have places available for either attic or wall exhaust. Attach the transition duct to the hood and make sure the damper flap operates freely. Then flash it with the shingles that you removed prior on both sides and above the vent. Slide the pipe into the hole.

Once you have it marked remove the hood and cut a hole in the wall or ceiling. How to install a through the wall exhaust fan how to install a through the wall exhaust fan. Go to where the ceiling access hatch is located. Or drill a hole and use fish tape to find structure.

Using a pencil trace an outline of the circular exhaust housing. Seal between the top of the vent flange and at the bottom of the roofing shingles as well. 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. Install the vent and seal the underside of the vent flange with roofing grade sealant caulk.

Be sure to keep this larger piece and use it as a template in the next step. This will also help you run an electric cable from the range hood over to the power box. Finally install the hood. Remove the old hose from the wall fitting and attach the new hose using the vent hose tape.

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. 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. 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. Required tools for this kitchen fan vent project.

Bring the wire connectors flashlight vent hose tape and screwdriver.