Mistakes to Avoid While Hood Installation

These are some of the silliest yet most common mistakes while the kitchen exhaust hood installation.

Make sure to avoid these mistakes while installing your hood in the kitchen. Even if you are hiring some Kitchen Service providers for doing this task for you, keep an eye on them so that these mistakes are avoided.

• Check Installation Height: Many people avoid going through the boring booklet that comes with a range hood. This is the biggest mistake one can make. Thoroughly go through the range hood manufacturer’s recommendations.

The installation height can vary from one model to another. You cannot rely on the average estimate. So look for it in the guide.

• Unstable Electrical Connection: Usually people forget to carefully inspect their electrical connection before setting it up. This is a major mistake as it can have an impact on your Hood installation.

For instance, you did not check your electrical connection before installation. Turns out, you had an unstable supply of electricity which is not letting your hood system function. Since you are unaware that the problem is with your electric supply, you assume that the range hood is faulty.

• Avoid Sharing the Electrical Lines: Sharing electrical lines especially when operating a vent hood system is never a good idea. Most people do this and cause electrical circuits. So avoid sharing the electrical lines of heavy appliances.
• Lack of Space: Most people do not properly measure the space they are going to install their kitchen exhaust hood. The placement area should be large enough so that it can accommodate your range hood without causing any problem.

Inspect on Receiving: Since commercial range hood buyers would always want to invest in exhaust hoods of well-reputed companies. This gives them a sense of reliance and they don’t inspect their unit at the time of receiving. This makes you go through the whole process officially. It will be time-consuming and might affect your restaurant’s service.

It's better to call a professional if you are installing a hood for the first time in your kitchen. You can get information about the best Kitchen Service provider in your area on YELP.