Quiet Hood Fan

[azstar]

Hi All,

That exhaust fan has always bugged us, because it's so loud. I know I could have changed to a better fan, but simply never around to doing it.

I remember reading about someone who tried a rehostat with success.

Remembering that, I thought about a automotive Heater switch with built in resistors.

I found a 3 speed switch at NAPA that worked out very well. A simple install. Just made a couple of short leads, unplug the old switch, a little filing or a dremel, does the trick.

On low speed it still does a fine job, with much less noise.

NAPA part # HC6332

[JH Sechelt]

Good job!!!

Those range hoods are pretty loud..


J&D




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[IMG]John & Dawn

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
2006 2980RL &
2005 F350 Lariet, Crewcab
Shortbox Powerstroke 4X4

[Ozz]

Good job!
Ozz

'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
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[Russ and Sandy]

Nice job! Another improvement to add to my list.

I liked the picture of the knob that says "HEAT" right beside the "Light" switch. Wonder how long someone might wait for the temperature to go up when a new owner takes possession?

Russ

Russ & Sandy
CO
03 Montana 2955RL 02 Chevy 2500HD D/A
4X4 Ext Cab SB White, Prodigy, Lucerix,
Owens in bed box, Rhino, Reese 16k slide,
DeeZee R/B, Bilsteins, Xtang tonneau

[Montana Sky]

Sounds like a great improvement! I have wanted to change out my water closet fan as well as the hood fan for some time now. Since I am not the handiest of guys, it has not been done. Hope to get around to that soon.


2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL