Why recirculating hoods are a really really bad no good terrible idea
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Range & hood in front of window - great idea, or terrible idea?
Comments (12)The particular hood shown above appears to have traded minimum view blockage for reduced capture and containment capability -- the two functions that a hood is intended to perform above all others. I suggest determining where adequately capable hoods can be installed in the kitchen that don't excessively block desired views and which allow proper ducting to the outside. Then evaluate placing the range under those candidate hood locations with the rest of the kitchen layout adapted to that configuration. Perhaps one of the resulting layouts will meet most requirements. Island and peninsula locations for cooktops require relatively obtrusive, larger hoods with commensurate higher air flow rates due to having all four sides of the rising effluent path open. kas...See MoreProLine Range Hoods -- good or bad idea?
Comments (35)I strongly urge that you do not buy Proline. I recently purchased a Proline insert for my custom hood. I had the hood built around the specs for the Proline insert. I researched liners and was intrigued by videos put out by Proline. I actually called the company to get more information on a liner. After speaking with a Proline rep they convinced me that this would be a good liner. I was concerned about the low price, but the rep assured me that was a promotional price, and they wanted to get reviews on the product. My review: TERRIBLE, MISTAKE, CHEATED. Model: PLFL CL 3416D. The description of this liner is that it is quiet. FALSE. Stand next to a jet engine during takeoff...that is how loud it is. If you intend to have a conversation in the same room, be prepared to yell at each other and even then you might not be heard. This liner is unusable if you intend to be in the same room. It is so loud you can hear it outside the house. The boast "runs at a maximum noise level of 4-5 sones, or the volume of a quiet conversation, meaning that it is extremely quiet" right on their website - it's an absolute lie. When I contacted Proline and asked for help with a solution to the problem their attitude was "too bad, you bought it, it's your problem". They said I installed it incorrectly. It was installed by my professional, licensed general contractor. The home inspector actually failed the final inspection in part because of the Proline liner. The inspector said air was blowing back down into the cooking area. I found mounting holes in the housing for the fans that wa blowing air back down the liner. I had to cover them with duct tape. I remodeled my kitchen and bought a custom hood. The hood was built around the dimensions for this liner. Now i am stuck with it. IT IS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. Buy a Venta Hood or Z-Line...don't buy a Proline. Junk and no support. Beyond disappointing. My plan now is to gut this piece of junk, purchase a remote blower and figure out how to install it into the attic since I am stuck with this junk. Seriously, do not buy this liner and don't do business with Proline...they make false claims on their website, they do not stand by their products and their customer support is no help at all." UPDATE: Proline has now changed their website on the sones rating. They duped me, maybe I have saved some other unfortunate soul from falling for their false advertising....See MoreReally bad idea ...
Comments (32)The plants between the range and sink would not work for me! I'd knock them over every time I brought something from stove to sink or vice versa! Sophie, you are so very right on! When I was seriously considering going back to college for a degree in interior design, I was amazed how much you have to learn to become an interior designer! But anyone can call themselves an "interior decorator," no degree or certification necessary, at least in most states. I've done lots of decorator type stuff for friends and family, and I help a real estate agent friend stage houses/condos on occasion. But I always refuse to take any money and I make sure they understand I'm not a professional designer, that this is just a hobby. I've never designed a kitchen or bathroom that is a total gut, because I am not qualified to do so. Well, I'm doing so now, but for my own house. If I burn it down with towels hung over the range, that's on me, but I'm not taking chances with other people's houses. MamaGoose, thanks for posting! Very funny! And a little scary! I agree, these are ideas for newly weds or maybe college kids getting their first non-campus housing. I can remember being 20, pregnant with my first child, and building a bookshelf with planks of plywood and cinder blocks, LOL! AND thinking I'd come up with a very original design idea! Hahaha! Lily Spider, I also read an article that said chalkboards/chalkboard paint are "out." Funkycamper, you mentioned "add metallic hardware." Well, the same article that said chalkboards are out emphasized that the number #1 design sin, like the ten commandments all rolled into one, is "mixing metals." Haha! Funny funny!...See MoreHaving a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year! HELP
Comments (40)For sure I want to get rid of the rug. It is just an old indoor-outdoor garage sale rug that I just threw down to have something. The print over the fireplace is an Andrew Wyeth and is special to me and I will definitely keep it. I want new rugs for both the couch area and dining area. Maybe some throws/pillows to warm up the green furniture, new lamp and something in that empty corner....maybe wall shelves? I'm up in the air about wall decor. You guys are really helpful....See Morekaseki
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