Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances 1 Jan 10, 2012 8:42 pm Hi, I have been reading on here about Schweigen rangehoods being quite expensive and was just wondering what a ballpark cost is? I've seen them online for $1,300 to $1,800 (http://www.aus-appliances.com.au/kitche ... cturer=986) but wasn't sure if that means you need to buy the motor separately, or if there are significant installation costs? (I only ask because it seems that pricing is on-par with regular rangehoods from Bosch etc..., or at least I think it is?) Also, I've tried to read the technical installation brochures, but I am not technically minded so was wondering whether anyone could tell me whether or not we have to do anything special at brickwork phase to accomodate a Schweigen? I havent spoken to our builder about it yet, so he has progressed with ground floor brickwork as though we are having a standard rangehood - does that mean I am stuck with a standard one now (building a 2 storey)? I tried speaking to Kambos when I was there (according to the Schweigen website, they stock them) but they said they didn't even stock them, so wasnt sure where else to get the info. Schweigen rangehoods - additional costs? 2Jan 10, 2012 10:08 pm Hi. Here are the installation instructions for the motor - it shows the details of a wall installation. I bought mine online from Price Pirate - they had the best online price I could find. Paul Re: Schweigen rangehoods - additional costs? 3Jan 11, 2012 10:06 pm There are quite a few different options, such as the motor, which goes from single, twin and Isodrive, which is the most expensive. So cost depends on the canopy, and also how much draw you require. Re: Schweigen rangehoods - additional costs? 4Jan 12, 2012 2:33 pm From my experience recently most builders are installing all rangehoods unless specified as re-circ with charcoal filters. This approach won't work as ( I assume you are getting the external motor) you need to mount the motor outside the house. You will need to allow room for the ducting to run and allocate a spot for the motor to mount. Having a space left in the brick work would be better but you can just get a hole cut in and it will be the same (just a bit messier outside until the wash the wall down) They are pretty easy to install (I installed mine myself, but I am fairly competent with most tolls as a mechanic for 10yrs) but you will need to pick up a few minor bits and pieces to fit it off. they don't supply mounting screws or bolts and you may need some steel strapping to secure the pipe. Definitely consult with your builder before buying it as you may be out of luck depending on the structure design. Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too... 3 10058 Looking to tile the facade pillars rather than rendering. Builder is quoting 2500$ laying cost for upto 10msq. The 2 pillars come to be 16msq. So laying costs are 5000$… 0 7663 10 15811 |