New outlet required for range hood
#1
05-10-20, 10:02 PM
New outlet required for range hood
Our old range hood (noisy and ineffective) fan motor stopped working, so I bought a new fan motor insert which is a plug in type. When I took the old one out, i discovered that it was hard wired.
So for the new one I need an outlet, can i just buy a (metal?) outlet box for old work, put it in the drywall where the wires are coming out of and use the existing wiring (seen in the pic - i don't know why but the image posted horizontally but the original was vertical) and install a receptacle for the new hood?
Thanks
So for the new one I need an outlet, can i just buy a (metal?) outlet box for old work, put it in the drywall where the wires are coming out of and use the existing wiring (seen in the pic - i don't know why but the image posted horizontally but the original was vertical) and install a receptacle for the new hood?
Thanks
Last edited by newhome10; 05-10-20 at 10:06 PM. Reason: image orientation
#2
05-10-20, 10:21 PM
I bought a new fan motor insert
Fan motor with plug is usually for bathroom fan. I have never seen a hood fan motor with a plug. If you are sure the one you bought will fit and will run at the correct speed, check if attached cord is long enough to reach splice box of the hood. If so, just cut the plug off and splice in there.
If it doesn't reach, you can cut the plug off and extend using heat shrink butt splice (self soldering one will be the best) or solder and heat shrink over.
Using wire nut is not recommended inside fan as grease will collect in it.
If you are replacing whole hood assembly, you should put a outlet inside cabinet above. You cannot just put a outlet and plug behind hood.
#3
05-11-20, 06:21 AM
Sorry for the confusion, yes I am changing the entire assembly. There is no cabinet above the hood, it's a wooden decorative hood. It only has the insert (fan and motor), liner, exhaust going up to the ceiling and the decorative wooden cover. This is what I bought and it came with a plug. So I should just install an outlet above the hood with a metal box? I have never really done much of any electrical work, although I'm handy.
Thanks
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#4
05-11-20, 06:37 AM
#5
05-11-20, 09:25 AM
yes I am changing the entire assembly. There is no cabinet above the hood, it's a wooden decorative hood. It only has the insert (fan and motor), liner, exhaust going up to the ceiling and the decorative wooden cover.
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#6
05-11-20, 05:56 PM
For the type of hood you purchased, it is best to install a outlet in adjacent cabinet. You can also install it above the hood if you can make is accessible (ie. removable panel)
Yes. Do not solder onto building wiring.
I was referring to the fan/motor assembly that sits inside housing.
Do not cut off plug and hardwire splice. That is not an approved method plus soldering line voltage connections to building wire is not approved.
I was referring to the fan/motor assembly that sits inside housing.
#7
05-11-20, 09:19 PM
Sounds like installing an outlet in the adjacent cabinet is the way to go. I have a few more questions:
1). Can I use the existing wire, run it through a hole in the adjacent cabinet and install an outlet there. I attached a pic to show the way I intend to run the wire. If so, can I just staple it to the drywall along the way to the cabinet?
2). When I do make a hole, can I use the same hole to run the wire from the breaker and the hood power cord or do I have to make 2 separate holes, does it even matter?
3). What type of outlet do I get for this? As an example, another cabinet has an outlet that is exposed and seems like it's all metal. If you have a link or a description of what this type of outlet is called, that would be great.
Thanks!
1). Can I use the existing wire, run it through a hole in the adjacent cabinet and install an outlet there. I attached a pic to show the way I intend to run the wire. If so, can I just staple it to the drywall along the way to the cabinet?
2). When I do make a hole, can I use the same hole to run the wire from the breaker and the hood power cord or do I have to make 2 separate holes, does it even matter?
3). What type of outlet do I get for this? As an example, another cabinet has an outlet that is exposed and seems like it's all metal. If you have a link or a description of what this type of outlet is called, that would be great.
Thanks!
#8
05-12-20, 05:24 AM
1). If your wire is long enough, you can use existing wire. You can run it outside of drywall so long as it will not interfere with hood.
I see 2 cables for the outlet in the cabinet. Check if your existing outlet is what is feeding cable to the hood. If it is, you could disconnect cable running to the hood and just use existing outlet.
2). You can use same hole so long as the hole is big enough.
3). You can use pretty much any type of junction box as long as you can safely install an outlet. I prefer low profile surface mount box like this. It is made for wiremold raceway, but you can also run wire from back or side.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiremold...W2-D/100544174
It is harder to install, but looks better.
I see 2 cables for the outlet in the cabinet. Check if your existing outlet is what is feeding cable to the hood. If it is, you could disconnect cable running to the hood and just use existing outlet.
2). You can use same hole so long as the hole is big enough.
3). You can use pretty much any type of junction box as long as you can safely install an outlet. I prefer low profile surface mount box like this. It is made for wiremold raceway, but you can also run wire from back or side.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiremold...W2-D/100544174
It is harder to install, but looks better.
I would like to put a fan rated box with a remodel hanger - the kind that you can insert into the ceiling hole and twist the bar until the ends are tightly biting into the joists. However the existing hanger is in the way.
Even if I cut the existing bar and push it up and out of the way, they will still be in the way of the new hanger bar at where it needs to meet the joists.
Is there anyway I can work around this without cutting a hole a few inches off?
