FAQs
When purchasing a canopy rangehood, it’s important to check the height of your kitchen ceiling. Not all stainless steel flue sections are designed to reach every ceiling height. In many Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula homes, a rangehood flue extension may be required to ensure your canopy rangehood is properly ducted to the ceiling and vented outside.
Choosing the right flue height is essential for a clean finish, correct airflow, and compliance with the New Victorian Regulations. If you’re unsure whether your new rangehood will fit, our team can advise on flue sizing, supply extensions, and provide professional rangehood installation and ducting services across Greater Melbourne.
Do I Need a PowerPoint for My Rangehood?
Yes — every rangehood installation requires a power point. A licensed electrician must install it either in the wall just above your rangehood or safely in the roof space, depending on your kitchen layout.
Having the correct electrical connection ensures your canopy or under-mount rangehood operates reliably and complies with Australian safety standards. When planning your installation in Greater Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula, it’s best to confirm power point location early, as it affects both the finish and functionality of your new rangehood.
For most kitchens, your rangehood should be installed between 650mm and 750mm above the cooktop (measured from the cooking surface to the bottom of the rangehood). This distance is important for both safety and performance, and is always outlined in your installation manual. In fact, some rangehood warranties require installation at the correct minimum height above the cooktop.
If you’re installing a rangehood over a BBQ or outdoor kitchen, the required clearance will be different — usually higher than for an indoor cooktop. This ensures proper airflow, safe operation, and compliance with Australian standards.
For homeowners in Greater Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, we provide professional rangehood installation and ducting services, making sure your canopy or BBQ rangehood is set at the right height, vented outside, and compliant with Victorian regulation requirements.
Your rangehood ducting options depend on whether you live in a single-storey or two-storey home.
- Single-storey homes: Your rangehood can be ducted through the roof (whether tiled or tin) or through an eave, providing a direct path for steam, odours, and smoke to exit your home.
- Two-storey homes: In most cases, the best option is to duct your rangehood through an external wall vent, ensuring proper airflow without cutting through upper-storey spaces.
Choosing the right ducting method is essential for performance, compliance with Victorian regulation ventilation rules, and protecting your home from moisture build-up.
Yes — for the best performance and to meet the new victorian ventilation requirements, your rangehood should be ducted to the outside. A ducted rangehood removes cooking steam, smoke, odours, and grease from your kitchen completely, protecting your home from moisture build-up and poor air quality.
While recirculating (ductless) rangehoods are available, they only filter and push air back into the room. This means smells linger, grease can settle on cupboards, and steam often ends up in your ceiling or walls. For compliance and long-term home protection, ducting outside is the clear choice.
At Capital Plumbing, we provide professional rangehood installation and ducting across Greater Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Whether through the roof, wall, or eave, we make sure your rangehood is vented correctly, compliant with building regulations, and working at its best.