Handyman Tips-How to fit a cooker hood and solve

COOKER HOODSThese are special types of fans which can be fitted in the kitchen and get rid of grease, steam and smells from the kitchenThese come as two basic types or designs a.recirculating-which is filtered through carbon filters that capture the grease and odours inside the charcoal piecesb.duct,which take atmosphere out directly through a hole in the wall.THE WORKINGSAir is drawn through a grille at the bottom of the extractor fan through grilles with a grease filter mesh around the undersideThe air is then drawn into the carbon filters ,re-circulated then re-juvenated back as clean air.Ducted vents take the air out directly so therefore speeding up the process of re circulating the air.Most extractors come with a speed switch to regulate the speed of circulation.Another useful constant is a light that is used to illuminate the cooking area MAINTENANCETo avoid excessive build-up of grease, the removable hood needs to be washed in warm soapy water, and if it is possible towash the mesh then do the matching.The carbon filters will also be required to be changed from time time depending on the quantity of of use and the shade change of the will filter.TROUBLESHOOTINGhood not working1.faulty wiring-turn off the electricity supply and check for loose or suspect wiring.2.blown fuse in the fused spur-replace fuse and switch on and test.3.faulty motor-this requires that call out a service engineer as these aren't a DIY fix.odours not expelled1.carbon filter not working efficiently-replace carbon filter2.grease filter needs cleaning or replacing-remove and check to check the filters are clogged with greaseno light previously cooker hood1.light bulb blown-change bulb2.faulty switch-have it checkedmore home improvement tips at www.handymantips.co.uk