Many Builders install a range hood above the range only to exhaust cooking heat and fumes. This is usually on a 15-amp lighting circuit and is more than adequate for an exhaust fan to operate. [...]

No, this is very dangerous and can be a serious fire hazard. Breakers, fuses and the wiring in your home are all designed to work together. A larger breaker or fuse would require a larger wire [...]

Each breaker or fuse is assigned a specific circuit in the home. Your family room, for example, may have a one breaker that controls all the outlet and light fixtures in that room. With advancing [...]