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How to Replace a Light Bulb in Your Range Hood

April 17th, 2017 | 1 min. read

By Steve Sheinkopf

Wistia video thumbnail - How to replace lamps in a kitchen hood

This video had to be made. If you bought a range hood recently, you may have noticed this particular bulb. This is a low voltage GU10 bulb.

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It is flush to the hood, so it doesn't turn like a regular bulb or even wrap your fingers around it bulb to manipulate it out of the hood.

So, there are two solutions for this.

Buy an LED light bulb and never worry about the problem. LED lasts 50,000 hours versus 800 for the low voltage bulbs. At 4 hours a day, you will have a 34-year lifespan.

Try this ingenious tool as described in the video below.

How to Replace Light Bulbs in a Kitchen Hood

 
 
 

Additional Resources

Venting is very important, especially if you like to cook. You do not want lingering odors and grease in your home. So if you have questions about hoods and how to vent, download our Yale Ventilation Buying Guide with advice on how to vent properly, advantages of an exterior, interior, and inline ducting as well as recommended CFMs for all the different ranges.

view our ventilation buying guide

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Steve Sheinkopf

Steve Sheinkopf is the third-generation CEO of Yale Appliance and a lifelong Bostonian. He has over 38 years of experience in the appliance industry, and he is a trusted source of information for consumers on how to buy and repair appliances.

Steve has also been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Consumer Reports, The Boston Globe, Bloomberg Radio, the New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur, for his knowledge of how to buy appliances and appliance repair.

Steve is passionate about helping consumers find the best appliances for their needs, and he is always happy to answer questions and provide advice. He is a valuable resource for consumers who are looking for information on appliance buying, repair, and maintenance.

Despite being the worst goalie in history, Steve is a fan of the Bruins and college hockey, loves to read, and is a Peloton biker. The love of his life is his daughter, Sophie.

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