Broan Micromate

[Patrick West]

Currently, I have a Broan Micromate that I would like to replace with a zephyr that was purchased on Craigslist.

I can't find anything on the web about the micromate. It has a motor encased in the top cabinet, but I'm not sure if it is vented or self ventilated.

Does anyone have experience replacing these with a modern Range hood?
If so, could you let me know what the process was? Any information up front would help tons!

 

[Snoonyb]

Can you feel any air volume around the top grill, with it operating?

What's in the cabinet above?

 

[Patrick West]

Hasn't worked for years. Wheel in motor has been busted and circuit board shot. I guess that the next step would be to go to the attic and look for venting from the roof to the vicinity of the kitchen and stove.

 

[Patrick West]

In cabinet above is motor with two screen filters on adjacent sides. Motor is enclosed in a steel box which is which I believe is part of the micromate. What is behind there, I have no idea.

 

[Snoonyb]

Actually, it's probably visible in the cabinet above and may appear as a 3-1/2" X 10" rectangle near the rear of the cabinet.

 

[Snoonyb]

Thanks.
Is the wall behind an exterior wall?
An alternative would be to attempt to disassemble the cover in the upper cabinet.

 

[Patrick West]

That's a good idea. Ill do that and have a better idea of what im dealing with.

 

[Snoonyb]

A telltale sign for a recirc. system, but not definite, are filters on the bottom.

 

[Patrick West]

No, on adjacent sides of the motor

 

[Snoonyb]

It's hard to tell which configuration was selected.

Your replacement is pretty straight forward and is vented.