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Found this in a cabinet under the stove. I think it's old ventilation from before the induction burner was installed. Not sure how to seal it off.

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[–] huskypenguin 3 points 1 year ago

It looks like someone already stuffed it with insulation.

Assuming this is in an unseen location, you don't have to get fancy. You could put a square of plywood over the hole, screw it into place, then caulk the edges. That should cut down on drafts and keep creepy crawlies out.

[–] YeezyUmplebutter 2 points 1 year ago

It’s hard to see what this is but if it’s just ducting, they sell end caps for radial ducts at big box stores. You would stick that on the end and wrap it with some aluminum HVAC tape. But it’s not really hurting anything as it is. Probably just vents outside.

Source: General Contractor/Estimator

[–] newnton 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Someone needs to create a r/dontputyourdickinthat for lemmy

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The finished product. Thank you for all the advice!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Just because there is an induction stove does not mean ventilation is no longer needed. Cooking produces a lot of things that aren't necessarily good for you to inhale. Consider adding an appropriately sized hood. You may end up needing this duct.