Rangehood Installation Sydney

Yes. In NSW, any electrical work — including hardwiring a rangehood or installing a new power point for one — must be carried out by a licensed electrician. This applies even if you’re replacing a like-for-like unit. Many rangehoods are hardwired rather than plugged in, which makes this licensed electrical work under NSW fair trading regulations. Installing a rangehood yourself without an electrical licence is illegal and voids your home insurance if anything goes wrong.

Rangehood installation costs in Sydney depend on the type of rangehood, your existing electrical setup, and whether ducting is required. A straightforward replacement where the wiring and ducting already exist is at the lower end of the scale. A new ducted installation requiring wall or roof penetration, new ducting runs, and a dedicated circuit will cost more. We provide a fixed quote before starting so there are no surprises. Call us for a quote specific to your kitchen.

Not necessarily. While ducted rangehoods that vent outside are more effective, recirculating models that filter and recirculate air are perfectly acceptable in Australian homes. The Building Code of Australia requires adequate ventilation in kitchens, but doesn’t mandate external ducting for residential rangehoods. Ducted systems are generally preferred for standalone houses, while recirculating systems are common in apartments where external venting may be restricted by strata rules.

You can physically mount a rangehood to the wall or cabinetry, but you cannot legally connect it to the electrical supply yourself unless you hold a current electrical licence. In NSW, all electrical wiring work must be done by a licensed electrician. Attempting DIY electrical work risks electric shock, fire, and will void your insurance. The mounting and ducting work is also best left to a professional to ensure the unit is level, secure, and the ducting is properly sealed.

A rangehood sits directly above your cooktop and captures steam, smoke, grease, and odours right at the source. An exhaust fan is typically mounted in the ceiling or wall of a room and removes general air from the space. Rangehoods are specifically designed for cooking areas and include grease filters to protect ducting and the motor. For kitchen use, a rangehood is significantly more effective than a ceiling exhaust fan because it captures contaminants before they spread through the room.

It depends on the model. Many rangehoods — particularly canopy and integrated models — are hardwired directly to a junction box behind the cabinetry. Others, especially slideout and some fixed models, come with a standard plug that connects to a power point inside the cabinet above. Either way, a licensed electrician should complete the connection to ensure it’s safe and compliant. If your kitchen doesn’t have a power point or junction box in the right position, we can install one.

Wall venting is generally preferred because it’s a shorter, more direct ducting run which means better airflow and easier installation. Roof venting is necessary when the cooktop is on an internal wall with no practical path to an external wall. Longer ducting runs and bends reduce extraction efficiency, so we always aim for the shortest route with the fewest turns. We’ll assess your kitchen layout and recommend the best option during the initial inspection.