Range Hood placement is wrong
Jaykaym
4 years ago
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Comments (3)DH wanted our hood back a few inches for the same reason as salal. This freaked me out b/c I like symmetry but the KD said that this is the preferred position for tall people. Despite my misgivings I agreed to do it their way and I do like it. First, I never notice that is off center to the cooktop. Second, and maybe this is just my kitchen air swirl pattern and wouldn't apply for anyone else, the steam that rises when I'm cooking seems to naturally drift backwards so the larger capture area of the hood to the rear of the cooktop helps to make the setup more efficient. HTH....See MoreWrong range hood size
Comments (7)Good news is that you probably won't need make-up air for 400cfms (check with your GC or local safety code). But that's fairly low power (mine is 390cfms), so a larger capture area (wider hood) would be helpful. If you can remember to start the hood as soon as you turn on the burners, so that you have some suction going before HOGS appear (heat, odors, grease, and steam), you'll probably be OK. My hood is the same width as the range--I didn't replace existing cabinets, and IRL I don't know anyone with a wider hood. In fact every other house I've lived in had a recirculating hood, including my old kitchen. Hope this helps you decide. ETA, if you post on the appliance forum, I think they can help you figure out how many cfms you need per BTUs, if you need that info....See MoreHeight and width of pendant light placement on island with range hood?
Comments (4)I did a search for "hood over island", here's the result. Through the first 3 pages most didn't have pendants, but there are some and it will give you an idea. I personally would go with cans. :)...See MoreHow deep should range hood be with a 12” deep marble shelf above range
Comments (50)I am so happy to have found this post! We are doing the same thing but the shelf itself will be much shallower (thinking only 6" from the wall). I would hesitate from putting plates and bowls over the range because of the aforementioned grease issues and plan to just have small items (salt cellar, pepper mill, etc)....See MoreJaykaym
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