Retrofitting an existing range hood for ADA compliance

[Aaron Rosenthal]

One of my longstanding friends (50+ years) and client, purchased a new condo, and had it redone to fit his now-wheelchair bound life.
One of his vexations is his range hood, a "Best" encased in a custom hood. The unit won't run.
I'm not an electrician, and, even though there is no motor spares for this thing, I'll try and jury rig something.
However, he cannot reach the controls in the top of the hood, inside the overhang, even once I get it running.
Has anyone any idea how to retrofit a remote or accessible on/off switch for both the light and the fan?

[Bill Orbine]

There are remote control range hoods available. Google is your friend!

[Jim Becker]

If you can get it running, perhaps you can change the on-off switch to a pull chain?

[Peter Kelly]

Best sells remote controls for certain models. Check the list to see if you're friend's one is compatible.

[Aaron Rosenthal]

Thank you to all.
I called the country specific Best line, and no parts are available.
My client/friend is going to see what can be retrofitted with the appropriate remotes.

[Bill Dufour]

I would be surprised if someone does not make a Bluetooth range hood now.

If it is plugged in for power inside the cabinet above you could use a remote control outlet and leave the switches on all lthe time.
Bill D

[Jim Koepke]

Thank you to all.
I called the country specific Best line, and no parts are available.
My client/friend is going to see what can be retrofitted with the appropriate remotes.

Most venting fan motors are induction type motors:

Shaded pole Induction motor.png

This type of motor can be blocked without the motor overheating. The bearings get sticky with time. The motors are easy to disassemble and clean. Have done this to many of them in my previous occupations and at home.

jtk

[John Goodin]

Install an outlet in the cabinet above if one does not exist and plug in a smart outlet. He could turn it on/off with a smart phone.

[Matt Mattingley]

Install an outlet in the cabinet above if one does not exist and plug in a smart outlet. He could turn it on/off with a smart phone.

Or you could use 20-year-old technology “the Clapper” lol.

[Bill Dufour]

I would mount a motor on the roof, out of earshot, and run wires down to a smart outlet.
PS they make bluetooth and web enabled stoves, fridges, and water heaters.
Bill D.

"help, my smart phone has fallen and I can't pick it up"