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Upgrade your ventilation setup with the JennAir W10692945 hood accessory, a premium exterior blower assembly designed to help your kitchen stay clearer, fresher, and more comfortable during high-heat cooking. Unlike many standard hood add-ons that simply replace a worn component, this complete kit is built to expand how your ventilation system can be configured: it can be installed as an exterior exhaust motor for powerful smoke and odor removal, or it can be set up as an in-line blower (such as in an attic location) to help reduce perceived noise in the kitchen while still moving air efficiently. That flexible placement is a standout advantage over typical blower options that lock you into a single installation style, making it easier to tailor performance to your home’s layout and your preference for a quieter cooking space. With a substantial 15 1/2-inch width, the assembly is engineered to integrate with compatible ventilation hoods as a purpose-built solution rather than a one-size-fits-all workaround, helping support consistent airflow when you’re searing, sautéing, or cooking with heavier aromas. Because it’s a complete blower assembly kit, it’s also a smart choice for homeowners and installers who want a more streamlined upgrade path—fewer piecemeal parts to track down, and a more cohesive fit once installed. As with many specialized ventilation accessories, installation can involve advanced disassembly and is best handled by someone with prior repair experience to ensure safe, correct operation and proper venting performance. If you’re looking to bring out the best in a compatible JennAir ventilation system, the JennAir W10692945 exterior blower assembly delivers a rare combination of flexible installation options, noise-reduction potential through remote placement, and a robust, integrated kit approach that many similar accessories simply don’t offer.
• Quiet Partner™ In-Line Smart Blower compatibility – supports “Quiet Partner™” in-line/remote blower-style installations to help reduce perceived hood noise by relocating the blower away from the cooking area.
• JennAir® genuine accessory (W10692945) – OEM JennAir® hood accessory designed to match specified JennAir ventilation systems for proper fit and performance.
• Range Hood Exterior Blower Assembly – provides an exterior/remote blower assembly solution for moving air through ductwork to vent cooking byproducts outside.
• Smoke, steam & cooking-odor removal support – helps the ventilation system pull air through the venting path to reduce smoke, steam, grease-laden vapors, and odors in the kitchen.
• Remote/exterior mounting purpose – intended to be installed outside the hood cavity (e.g., exterior wall/roof or remote location depending on hood design) to free up space in the hood and reduce in-kitchen noise.
• In-line/attic installation option (where supported) – can be installed as an in-line blower in an attic/remote location (application depends on the compatible hood series and installation instructions).
• 6-inch round duct connection design – built around 6 in. round inlet/outlet openings to integrate with compatible 6 in. round vent systems (verify your hood’s exhaust outlet size).
• Factory Certified Accessory – manufactured/approved as a factory-certified accessory for compatible hood platforms to help ensure correct integration.
• Compatibility across multiple hood series – designed for use with specific hood families/series (model-series dependent; confirm with your hood’s installation guide before purchase).
• Single-kit package – package contains (1) Range Hood Exterior Blower Assembly for a one-kit installation approach.
• Designed for ducted (vent-to-outside) configurations – intended for ducted ventilation setups rather than recirculating-only operation (recirculation requires different accessories).
• Installation requires tools and advanced disassembly – typically requires tools, additional parts (as needed for your duct run), and comfort with complicated disassembly/installation steps.
• Use-and-care/installation-guide driven setup – built to be installed following the hood’s official installation instructions to ensure correct airflow direction, sealing, and safe operation.
• Accessory dimensions for planning – motor assembly size is approximately 15 1/2" W × 32 1/2" D × 16 1/2" H to help plan mounting space and service clearance.
• Weight for handling and mounting considerations – net weight is approximately 19-9/25 lb to help plan safe handling and appropriate mounting support.
• Helps protect the hood’s internal space – relocating the blower can reduce crowding inside the hood cavity and can simplify access to hood filters/lighting areas (varies by hood design).
• Prop 65 (California) notice applicable – includes a Prop 65: CA designation for compliance/consumer disclosure where required.
• JennAir® genuine accessory (W10692945) – OEM JennAir® hood accessory designed to match specified JennAir ventilation systems for proper fit and performance.
• Range Hood Exterior Blower Assembly – provides an exterior/remote blower assembly solution for moving air through ductwork to vent cooking byproducts outside.
• Smoke, steam & cooking-odor removal support – helps the ventilation system pull air through the venting path to reduce smoke, steam, grease-laden vapors, and odors in the kitchen.
• Remote/exterior mounting purpose – intended to be installed outside the hood cavity (e.g., exterior wall/roof or remote location depending on hood design) to free up space in the hood and reduce in-kitchen noise.
• In-line/attic installation option (where supported) – can be installed as an in-line blower in an attic/remote location (application depends on the compatible hood series and installation instructions).
• 6-inch round duct connection design – built around 6 in. round inlet/outlet openings to integrate with compatible 6 in. round vent systems (verify your hood’s exhaust outlet size).
• Factory Certified Accessory – manufactured/approved as a factory-certified accessory for compatible hood platforms to help ensure correct integration.
• Compatibility across multiple hood series – designed for use with specific hood families/series (model-series dependent; confirm with your hood’s installation guide before purchase).
• Single-kit package – package contains (1) Range Hood Exterior Blower Assembly for a one-kit installation approach.
• Designed for ducted (vent-to-outside) configurations – intended for ducted ventilation setups rather than recirculating-only operation (recirculation requires different accessories).
• Installation requires tools and advanced disassembly – typically requires tools, additional parts (as needed for your duct run), and comfort with complicated disassembly/installation steps.
• Use-and-care/installation-guide driven setup – built to be installed following the hood’s official installation instructions to ensure correct airflow direction, sealing, and safe operation.
• Accessory dimensions for planning – motor assembly size is approximately 15 1/2" W × 32 1/2" D × 16 1/2" H to help plan mounting space and service clearance.
• Weight for handling and mounting considerations – net weight is approximately 19-9/25 lb to help plan safe handling and appropriate mounting support.
• Helps protect the hood’s internal space – relocating the blower can reduce crowding inside the hood cavity and can simplify access to hood filters/lighting areas (varies by hood design).
• Prop 65 (California) notice applicable – includes a Prop 65: CA designation for compliance/consumer disclosure where required.
Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 years
Canadian model: W10692945
Similar to USA model: W10692945
Canadian UPC: 883049359519
Similar to USA UPC: 883049359519
EAN: 0883049359519
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | W10692945 |
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Product Type | Range Hood Exterior Blower Assembly |
| Alternate Retail Description | In-Line Smart Kit |
| Installation Type | Exterior blower assembly / in-line blower kit |
| Width | 15 1/2 inches |
| Depth | 32 1/2 inches |
| Height | 16 1/2 inches |
| Net Weight | 19-9/25 lb |
| Net Weight (alternate listing) | 9 lb |
| Net Weight (metric listing) | 8.78 kg |
| Net Weight (alternate metric listing) | 4.08 kg |
| Gross Weight | 0 lb |
| Gross Weight (metric) | 0.00 kg |
| Color | Other |
| Color / Finish Family | Gray |
| Appliance Category | Appliance Parts |
| Appliance Type | Part/Accessory |
| Range Hood Part Type | Range Hood Blower |
| Accessory Classification | Factory Certified Accessory |
| Accessory Type | Universal accessory |
| Package Contents | (1) Range Hood Exterior Blower Assembly |
| Tools Needed | Specialized tools |
| Primary Function | Pulls air through the exhaust vent to remove smoke, steam and cooking odors |
| Installation Location Option 1 | As an exhaust motor in the ventilation hood |
| Installation Location Option 2 | As an in-line blower in the attic for additional noise reduction |
| Noise Reduction Benefit | Can be installed remotely in the attic for added noise reduction |
| Brand Compatibility | Various |
| Model Compatibility | Various |
| Known Compatible Hood Series | KVWB40DS, KVUB60DS, JXW85DS, JXI85DS, KVWB60DS, KVIB60DS, WVW75UC, WV175UC |
| Inlet Opening Diameter | 6 inches round |
| Outlet Opening Diameter | 6 inches round |
| Required Hood Exhaust Opening | 6 inches round |
| Pack Size | 1 |
| Return Policy | 30-Day Return Policy |
| Retailer Return Window | 90-Day |
| Manufacturer Warranty | N/A |
| UPC | 883049359519 |
| EAN | 0883049359519 |
| Prop 65 | Yes |
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