Kitchen2 Vol.5: Gas Equipment Removal Pt.2

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u2190 Kitchen2 Vol.4: Gas Equipment Removal Pt.1 u00b7 Series Index u00b7 Kitchen2 Vol.6: Ventilation Fan Disassembly u2192

u270fufe0f Originally published: 2016-12-23 / ud83dudd04 Updated: May 8, 2026

u270fufe0f 2026 Update from DIY Dad: Ventilation Fan Cleaning and Gas Equipment Removal
Gas Equipment Removal: Always Call a Professional
Key Points for Disassembling the Ventilation Fan
How to Clean Stubborn Grease from a Ventilation Fan
1. DIY Dad’s cleaning recipe:
Final Check and Functional Test
As a Landlord: Ventilation Fan Condition Is the First Thing Tenants Check
ud83cudf73 For Anyone Considering a Kitchen Renovation
The Actual Indoor Gas Pipe Removal Work
1. DIY Renovation Quote Review Manual
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u270fufe0f 2026 Update from DIY Dad: Ventilation Fan Cleaning and Gas Equipment Removal

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The middle phase of the kitchen renovation. Gas equipment removal and ventilation fan disassembly and cleaning run back to back. DIY Dad leaves the gas work to the professionals and tackles the fan himself u2014 thoroughly. ^ ^

Gas Equipment Removal: Always Call a Professional

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Removing or relocating a gas range or gas piping requires a licensed gas fitter. DIY Dad called in contractors on two separate visits for this stage.

What to leave to professionals: all piping from the main gas shutoff forward, and disconnecting the gas range. Typical cost: u00a510,000u2013u00a530,000. m(_ _)m

Key Points for Disassembling the Ventilation Fan

Disassembly procedure for a propeller-type kitchen ventilation fan:

Step 1: Turn the circuit breaker OFF (non-negotiable!)
Step 2: Remove the nut holding the propeller (may be reverse-threaded)
Step 3: Pull the propeller out
Step 4: Remove the cover and filter
Step 5: Unscrew and remove the casing (4u20136 screws)

The propeller nut may be reverse-threaded (loosens clockwise). DIY Dad spent 30 minutes on exactly this. (lol) u0669( u141b )u0648

How to Clean Stubborn Grease from a Ventilation Fan

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For years of built-up cooking grease, baking soda + hot water is the most effective solution.

DIY Dad’s cleaning recipe:

Fill a large bucket with water above 80u00b0C
Dissolve 3u20135 tablespoons of baking soda
Soak fan parts for 30u201360 minutes
Scrub with an old toothbrush and sponge
Rinse thoroughly under running water
Allow to dry completely before reassembling

Final Check and Functional Test

After cleaning, the parts must be completely dry before reassembly. Test all fan modes after reinstallation. Unusual noise means the propeller needs to be reseated. m(_ _)m

As a Landlord: Ventilation Fan Condition Is the First Thing Tenants Check

A grease-caked fan dramatically lowers the overall impression of a property during showings. DIY Dad cleans the fan after every tenant turnover. ^ ^

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The kitchen is the most challenging area in any renovation. DIY Dad’s rule: gas equipment is always handled by a professional. (lol) Visit a showroom before deciding u2014 most are free. ^ ^

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The Actual Indoor Gas Pipe Removal Work

Hi there u2014 DIY Dad here. ^ ^ Continuing with the 1F kitchen renovation. The outdoor gas piping has been handled. Now for the indoor section.

The indoor gas pipe terminates at the main shutoff valve under the gas range.

u2191 Indoor gas pipe.

A new 200V outlet is planned at this location for an IH induction cooktop. The hole left by the gas pipe will be reused as a conduit for the wiring. So the indoor gas pipe needs to come out completely u2014 down to the wall face.

u2191 Indoor gas pipe.

u2191 Indoor gas pipe u2014 close-up.

Just one more step u2014 turning the pipe to the right angle u2014 and we’re done. ^ ^ Everything was going smoothly… until there was a sharp crack from DIY Dad’s hand. u03a3(uffe3u3002uffe3uff89)uff89 Gripped a little too hard. (uffe3u25c7uffe3;) The water pump pliers snapped. uff3f|uffe3|u25cb

u2191 The broken water pump pliers.

And we were so close to the end. These pliers were bought specifically for this plumbing and gas piping work u2014 they’re basically brand new. They’re the self-adjusting type: the jaw automatically sizes to whatever you’re gripping. The mechanism might be why the body looks a bit spindly. DIY Dad’s grip strength is around 50 kg u2014 pretty average. These things shouldn’t snap. If they break that easily, they’re not fit for purpose. So DIY Dad figures: maybe it’s defective. It’s worth asking the store about an exchange. ^ ^

The only task left is to redirect the pipe end. With the pliers broken, it’s time for brute force.