need a larger, more powerful range hood

8 years ago

Hi. I installed a Proline PLJW185.30 range hood last year.http://www.prolinerangehoods.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33_49&products_id=478

It is pretty good, definitely better than the OTR microwave/fan that it replaced. However, it doesn't "stick out" far enough, with the result that if the front burners are being used, the steam just rises past the front of the hood. So, I would like to replace it with a deeper hood, preferably a bit more powerful than the 600CFM rating of this one.

Any suggestions on a model? It needs to be a 30" under cabinet, and also needs to accommodate venting from the rear thru a 10x3.25" duct. This, I think, reduces my options significantly

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8 years ago

I use this method but it still doesn't help with the overall capture space. To bob bob; my cyclone unit is 30" but over 10 years old, don't think you want it.....I think range venting is something that needs serious consideration when matching to a gas range. I thought I would be fine with my Zephyr cyclone @630 cfm's but once I started wokking, searing etc. on my BS front burners smoke billows out from the front edge of the vent hood. I realize it's not just about how much cfm's but getting a vent hood that is large enough. I'm sure this will be remedied with the new Windcrest unit. Not everyone needs the same thing, consider your cooking style and the type of range you are cooking on.....

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8 years ago
I just went through this too. I could not find a under cabinet deep enough to accommodate my Bluestar range. I have a Zephyr cyclone 600+ cfm, but the same issue you're describing, not enough front coverage. Mine is 22" deep. Looks like yours is only 19" deep? I gave up on under cabinet hoods, I am in the process of removing my 1 small cabinet over my stove and I am putting in a Windcrest WSX slantline wall hood. link>>>> http://www.windcrestcnp.com/XseriesWallmountedhoods.htm

It's 30"w x 18"h x 27"d. I went with a 3 speed inline 1200 cfm blower. I went with 27" deep so I can capture all of the grease and smoke from the front burners. It's being made right now (Windcrest is based in Brea Ca). I should have it installed in 3-4 weeks....did you look at any ventahood models, not sure if their under cabinet will do any better with coverage ???
bob bob
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8 years ago
Interesting. I will look at some of the Zephyr models and Windcrest. Some of those may be an improvement. If you are interested in selling your cyclone (assuming it is 30" and 10x3.25" rear venting), let me know.
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Jakvis
8 years ago
Before replacing it try this little known trick. Try starting your hood about 5-10 minutes before you start cooking. This will give time for the airflow patterns to change and kind of increase the capture area.
bob bob
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8 years ago
We cook serious Indian and other Asian food. High temps, lots of smoke. The Proline is 100x better than the OTR microwave which came with our new build house. But my goal is to smell nothing, like being in a commercial kitchen/restaurant.
friedajune
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Bob bob, you are concentrating a lot on the exhaust fan itself, but it sounds like you already know your ducting is a problem. Is the entire duct from the hood to the outside a rectangular 10 x 3/25"? Well, you could buy the best exhaust fan in the universe, but the narrowness of 3.25" will never, ever, allow you to have efficient exhaust. It must be very loud too. The laws of physics says that 600 cfms pushed through a narrow opening is going to create a lot of noise.

I am concerned you will spend a lot on a new hood, and undergo a project, because you blame your hood, when the real problem may not be your hood. The duct is 3.25"? I would spend the money on running an 8" diameter duct from your hood to the outside. If you cannot, I am afraid that a new hood will not change your exhaust experience by a significant amount. You said you want it to be "like being in a commercial kitchen/restaurant" - the next time you go to a restaurant, check out its exhaust exit out of the roof - it will be huge.
bob bob
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8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Yes, agree the duct is probably part of the issue, and it is indeed quite loud. After leaving the hood, the current duct just goes up about 1 ft, then goes out the wall....So it is a very short run, but is indeed 3.5x10" all the way. But maybe upgrading it is a good option.....will look into it.
AreBe
8 years ago
OK, just bought a Zephyr Typhoon as I need 800 CFM in a under -cabinet installation. Plus, I have cabinets that go down a bit. The Zephyr is 7 inches in the back and 5 in the front, so I will have plenty of room -about 27" from bottom of hood to top of the cooking surface. You are familiar with the Zephyr product, but I need 800 CFM in an under - cabinet installation with 7" crazy max height of the unit - so Zephyr Typhoon is it- I think it is the only thing on the market at or about $1,000 that does the job.

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