Is the existing range hood secured to a cabinet above it? Or does it have ventilation going all the way to the ceiling with no cabinet above the range hood?

Hi Clayton. I took the screen off (yuk!) and here's what I can see. Yes, it's attached to the top front and back of the upper cabinet. There's a spice rack in the space right above the hood which is only about 2" deep.

I can see that when the fan towards the back of the unit is on, (Yes, it is vented through the roof), it probably only covers the fan louvres partially, but it's impossible to see. This is a pretty deep hood. It's 19 and 1/2" front to back, so it comes out pretty far to the front.......almost starts to go over the front 2 elements.

There is a plug-in that goes from the electrical supply to the fan motor inside all this.

I'm sure they make them much less deep and high now. My husband who is not a fix-it guy will say he can do it, but that might mean I'll be without a range hood and light for a couple of weeks, and then I'll call an electrician. Do I pick out the one I want and then ask an electrician if it's okay and if so, then he/she will install it?

Thanks for your help!

Anyone? I've read that I should probably call someone like a builder who might (or not) feel comfortable with the wiring. At which time, I would call an electrician. Even though many of the You Tubes make removing and installing the exhaust fan hood look simple (without the electricity hooked up), things aren't ever that simple. ;) Any more input on how I should proceed with the least amount of cost, but the most safety? Thanks!

Check with a local appliance store to see if they can recommend an installer. Places like Home Depot and Lowes have verified installers too.

Thanks again. That was a good suggestion!