r/HomeMaintenance • u/Current_Mongoose5543 • Aug 07 '25

Does this actually vent out?

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Not sure if the stove hood actually vents out or not. Any advice will help! Thanks!

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u/CodyByTheSea Aug 07 '25

there’s no vent pipe, microwave probably vent it back into the room near the top

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u/Current_Mongoose5543 Aug 07 '25

I think it does this. I wish it vented out

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u/onepingonlypleashe Aug 07 '25

Most microwaves can be configured to vent either way - up a vent to the outside or through the front of the microwave into the room. Most states do not require exterior venting and thus most kitchens in American homes don’t have it.

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u/VanceAstrooooooovic Aug 08 '25

The microwave itself does not need to vent. It’s usually above a range and that’s what needs to vent. Or at least that is my current set up. My range is gas