How do you find/install a replacement over-stove kitchen exhaust fan
Crash McCallahan
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Friday, 6th of August 2010 03:11:56 AM
Are is making funny noises and dying.The hood is labeled with the brand Crash McCallahan Nautilus.But I am not sure how to tell what the model is.This range is Registered User over 10 years old, so not sure what the match it up with a replacement Joined: Sunday, 25th of April 2010, 12:09:53 model.
It looks fairly straightforward to replace, but any Posts: 294 tips in that area would be great!
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Puppy
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Saturday, 7th of August 2010 09:50:22 PM
Just be sure you buy the right size to fit your opening. They Puppy come with instructions on how to install. Registered User Joined: Monday, 14th of June 2010, 06:04:56 Posts: 1230 Viewed 1081 times
Charli
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Sunday, 8th of August 2010 09:04:02 PM
home depot or lowes Charli Registered User Joined: Sunday, 6th of June 2010, 15:35:35 Posts: 281 Viewed 7705 times
SPEEDY
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Monday, 9th of August 2010 09:46:53 PM
Installing a new hood is easy once you see the how to video in SPEEDY the store, or borrow it from your library; however, the old duct might be Registered User very dirty and the built up grease can be blocking the air flow, so you Joined: Monday, 19th of April 2010, 01:05:38 might check into cleaning the duct or replacing it also. We had appliance Posts: 386 repair person do the thorough cleaning of the system (1hr service charge) Viewed 1738 times and with a new filter the old hood came back to life. Good luck.
babe`ster
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Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 03:15:26 PM
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HOW TO CLEAN AND REPAIR A KITCHEN RANGE HOOD:
A range hood that doesn't adequately remove smoke & smells from ur kitchen
is usually suffering from one of a few common problems: The grease filter
or some part of the exhaust ductwork may be clogged, or the fan may be
bad. Neither of these repairs should take you much time.
Overall Things You will Need:
Plumber is Snake
Ammonia
Soap
Replacement Fan
Screwdriver, or nut driver & socket
Old Toothbrush
Heavy Rag
Plastic Pan
Unclogging the exhaust system:
Instructions:
STEP 1: Remove the grease filter by sliding it out of its clips.
STEP 2: Submerge the filter in a plastic pan filled with hot, soapy water
& 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) ammonia. Let it soak for at least 15 minutes.
If it is still dirty, soak it again, then rinse it thoroughly & set it
aside to dry.
STEP 3: Remove the exhaust fan. Unplug the fan, then use a screwdriver or
a nut driver & socket to take out the screws that attach it to the hood.
STEP 4: Clean the fan blades with an old toothbrush dipped into the
ammonia-water mixture (see Warning).
STEP 5: Clean the inside of the exhaust ductwork, using a plumber is snake
with a heavy rag tied around the end. Push the snake through the ductwork.
Soak the rag in the ammonia & water mixture, then run it through the
ductwork. Rinse out the rag & repeat the operation until the duct appears
to be clean.
STEP 6: Clean the exhaust hood that is attached to the outside of ur
house. Use the old toothbrush & the ammonia-water mixture to loosen the
grit & grime around the flapper plate. Make sure the plate moves freely
when you're done. If it sticks closed, it can prevent the exhaust hood
from working.
STEP 7: Reinstall the grease filter.
REPLACING THE FAN MOTOR:
Instructions:
STEP 1: Remove the grease filter by sliding it out of its clips.
STEP 2: Turn on the fan & inspect the motor. It needs to be replaced if it
hums rather than turns, turns very slowly, runs for a short time then
stalls, or feels very hot & won't turn.
STEP 3: Disconnect & remove the fan, following step 3, above.
STEP 4: Take the fan to an appliance store to get an exact replacement.
STEP 5: Install the new fan.
OVERALL TIPS AND WARNINGS:
Never put a grease filter in ur dishwasher to clean it. You could end up
with a film of hard-to-remove grease on the dishwasher walls.
Clean ur grease filter monthly. It is ur first line of defense against
grease & grime that can damage the fan motor & plug the ductwork.
When cleaning the blades on the exhaust fan, take care not to wet the
motor. The water could short-circuit the motor when you reinstall it.
Hot Stuff
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Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 02:14:25 PM
remove entire overhead unit,fan is built in and cheaper and 50 Hot Stuff times easy er Registered User Joined: Monday, 24th of May 2010, 05:01:29 Posts: 1046 Viewed 2897 times
Smiles
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Thursday, 12th of August 2010 02:37:09 AM
I found my replacement at Menards (hardware store), my gf found Smiles hers at Sears, Most appliance stores carry them. The size is pretty Registered User standard but measure to be sure. I had an electrician put mine in; my gf Joined: Sunday, 18th of April 2010, 15:52:10 had Sears install hers. Posts: 1357 Viewed 1539 times
Whitebellied Hottness
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Friday, 13th of August 2010 11:26:02 AM
I have been looking for a new one, too. You don't have to buy Whitebellied Hottness Nautilus. Check Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, or any other home improvement Registered User store. Measure the old hood and make sure you get your measurements right. Joined: Friday, 23rd of April 2010, 20:17:27 Most of them are standard sizes-about 36''. There are stainless steel, Posts: 558 white, off white and I bet other colors. But they would be custom. Good Viewed 3133 times luck!
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