Cooker Hood Replacement

Question

If we just want to replace our existing cooker hood with a new one do we need an electrician?

Colin · Accepted Answer

Hi there, you don’t always need an electrician, sometimes there is just a 13amp plug on the end of them. If it’s hard wired then it might be advisable to get a qualified electrician.

Paul · Answer

If it’s your own property and you are competent to do the job then no. But please take note that building regulations change and your existing cooker hood may not be fitted to code.

Things to take into consideration are electrical regulations and safe isolation.
Gas regulations if your cooker is gas.
Best advice is to leave it for the professionals.

Fred · Answer

A lot of extractor hoods are fitted with a plug, if so its really easy. Otherwise it will be connected to a fused spur. If that is the case as long as you carefully follow the instructions you don't need an electrician. However if you are even slightly unsure get an electrician, it shouldn't cost more than a minimum call out charge.

Seyit Soner · Answer

Hi there. you can do it yourself. but it is useful to do the assembly by helping someone else. be careful though.

David · Answer

So long as it’s on a plug behind the extraction cover I don’t see why not. Some are hard wired and isolated via a kitchen switch. This would require tools to safely disconnect and reconnect the supply.

Rejmir · Answer

Hi Jackie, with wiring you will need a competent person for it. As for the hanging up anyone can do that.
Hope this helps

Steve · Answer

If it's existing unit replacement then you should be fine to replace yourself

Nick · Answer

If your competent then no. Just depends on your skill level.

Mike · Answer

Not if you have a dedicated isolator correct to regs. Or it's a plug top into a socket. Yes, you need a professional if you are cutting and slicing an existing feed.

Adam · Answer

Yes. I install many of these and replace even more. The wiring is not very complicated but due to the metal body of them and the precision involved in installing them, definitely hire a professional electrician. Also, ensure the ducting for the extraction is properly inspected & cleaned.

Cooker Hood Replacement

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