Under-cabinet hoods are simple appliances, and most repairs come down to the switch, the blower or the lighting. Conversion between ducted and recirculating modes needs the correct damper and filter arrangement, and getting that wrong is a common cause of poor performance after a kitchen remodel. Isolate the circuit before service. If a hood was […]

Perimeter venting pulls air through a narrow slot around the panel, which increases capture velocity but also concentrates grease at the slot. Cleaning the slot and the baffle panel is the main maintenance job. Touch controls on hoods sit in a steamy environment, so moisture-related faults are common and often temporary. Isolate power at the […]

Chimney hoods lose performance mostly through filter loading and duct problems rather than fan failure. Mesh filters can be washed, and in a recirculating setup the charcoal filter must be replaced on schedule instead. Isolate power at the breaker before removing lamps or filters, and let the hood cool if it has just been used. […]