Does Your Rangehood Have Poor Suction? Rodents Could Be the Culprit
A rangehood is meant to keep your kitchen fresh by removing smoke, steam, and odours. But what happens when suction suddenly drops off? While dirty filters and weak motors are common causes, there’s another issue many homeowners don’t think about: rodents damaging your ducting.
🔹 How Rodents Affect Rangehood Suction
Rodents such as rats and mice often seek warmth and shelter in roof cavities and wall spaces. Unfortunately, rangehood ducting can be an easy target:
- Chewing Through Ducting: Rodents gnaw at flexible ducting, creating holes where air escapes.
- Blockages: Nesting material or droppings inside ducting can restrict airflow.
- Leaks in the System: Even small tears reduce suction, meaning smoke and steam don’t reach the outside vent.
The result? Poor rangehood performance, lingering odours, grease build-up, and frustration in the kitchen.
🔹 The Solution: Rodent-Proof Ducting
The best way to solve and prevent this problem is by upgrading to rodent-proof ducting. Unlike cheap flexible ducts that rodents can chew through easily, rodent-proof options are made from rigid metal or heavy-duty materials designed to withstand damage.
Benefits of rodent-proof ducting:
- Maintains strong suction and airflow.
- Stops rodents from entering or nesting in the system.
- Reduces long-term maintenance and repair costs.
- Ensures your rangehood operates at maximum efficiency.
🔹 Why Choose Capital Rangehoods?
At Capital Rangehoods, we don’t just install rangehoods — we make sure they perform at their best for years to come. Our licensed plumbers can:
- Inspect your existing ducting for rodent damage.
- Replace old or damaged ducts with rodent-proof ducting.
- Ensure your rangehood is safely vented to the outside for maximum performance.
And for your peace of mind, every member of our team holds a Working With Children Check, so you can feel safe welcoming us into your home.
🔹 Final Thoughts
If your rangehood has poor suction, don’t just blame the motor or filters — the real issue might be hidden in your ducting. By upgrading to rodent-proof ducting, you’ll protect your home, improve kitchen ventilation, and enjoy reliable performance.
👉 Contact Capital Rangehoods today for an inspection and upgrade to rodent-proof ducting in Melbourne.
