IVS1 Dacor Range Hood - Overview

I had to remove the underside sheet metal (two separate parts) by unscrewing the screws securing them to the hood. The sheet metal piece that covers the fans had to be fully removed to be able to access the sheet metal part to which the light sockets are attached. There are vertical legs that connect this second assembly to the roof of the range hood so this part could not be removed to work on it. I was able to move this part enough to get vision on the brackets that held the light sockets In place. I removed the old light sockets and the rivets securing the internal electricity conduction parts of the socket were loose and trying to solder them did not improve their ability to make good contact and keep the bulbs lit. I therefore had to order replacement sockets. The shipment of these sockets was delayed and I had to put the range hood back together for Christmas Eve party so I found a different type of ceramic socket at the local hardware store and I was able to use those to replace the defective sockets that came with the range hood. I was actually happy with this different socket because I felt that the quality of design and materials in the factory socket would lend itself to malfunction again in the future. The new design socket that I installed seemed far more sturdy and less likely to fail in the future. Unfortunately these new sockets were slightly shorter in length than the ones I was replacing. As a result I had to modify the Dacor light trim rings to allow the bulb to screw in about a 1/4" further than the stock socket required. All in all about a 4-5 hour job with a trip to the hardware store and lots of research on line. I will say that despite contacting appliance repair companies all around the Bay Area, I did not find one that was willing to work on my Dacor Range Hood. That's why I had to do the DIY thing. Now I'm an expert.

In order to grasp the bulbs, which are flush against the vent surface, you need the 'Suction Cap' tool. However, the bulbs are solid tight in their sockets from years of heat over the stove. Removing the vent filter allowed access with a small plier to the base of the bulb allowing me to loosen the bulb. Don't have a suction cap? Wrap duct tape around your two fore-fingers, press tightly against the face of the bulb and twist counter-clock wise. I recommend apply some Vaseline jell to the new bulb thread to keep the fitting from freezing.

Purchased a screw extractor set from the local Ace Hardware (SpeedOut). Be sure and carefully follow the screw extractor instructions as written (counterclockwise turn). Removed old screws and replaced them with new screws supplied by PartSelect.