Range Hood Upgrade - Reducer
Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:17 pm
Hi there, I just bought a new range and was hoping to replace the hood as well. I have a ventline 42" ducted hood with a centered 5" (grrr) duct. Now it is my understanding that I can replace it with a standard under-cabinet hood by using a 7"-5" reducer coupling. What I'm not understanding is how to compensate for the added height due to the tapered section in the coupling. Would I have to cut a larger hole in the cabinet and remove the equivalent amount of vent pipe? I have a rigid pipe not flexible.
Thanks!
Thanks!