The range hood should as a minimum cover the width of the range. The reason for this is that the hot vapours from the range
expand as they billow up. Under ideal circumstances the range hood should be wider than the range by 3" either side - however this is not always possible.
Wall Range Hoods:
Wall range hoods should as a minimum be the same width ...
All about range hoods
blog.Custom Range Hoods
More than custom range hoods - stock hoods as well
In addition to designing unique designer range hoods we also supply standard range hoods similar to those found in appliance stores - the big difference between our range hoods and those in the appliance stores is our range hoods use the finest materials, have variable speed blowers that are included in the canopy and matched to your cooking equipment based on the cooking equipments power, dimmable halogen lights and a choice of stainless steel baffle filters or mesh filters.
Standard design range hoods
In addition to designing unique designer range hoods we also supply standard range hoods similar to those found in appliance stores - the big difference between our range hoods and those in the appliance stores is our range hoods use the finest materials, have variable speed blowers that are included in the canopy and matched to your cooking equipment based on the cooking equipments power, dimmable halogen lights and a choice of stainless steel baffle filters or ...
<< MORE >>Standard design range hoods
In addition to designing unique designer range hoods we also supply standard range hoods similar to those found in appliance stores - the big difference between our range hoods and those in the appliance stores is our range hoods use the finest materials, have variable speed blowers that are included in the canopy and matched to your cooking equipment based on the cooking equipments power, dimmable halogen lights and a choice of stainless steel baffle filters or ...
<< MORE >>Custom range hoods with color
Stainless steel range hoods are still very popular however an increasing trend we are seeing is mixing and matching finishes and colors that co-ordinate the cooking appliance and even tones in the cabinetry itself.
The timeless white or off white look is on the way back - hoora! Black also creates a stunning and exciting look.
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Custom range hoods with color
Stainless steel range hoods are still very popular however an increasing trend we are seeing is mixing and matching finishes and colors that co-ordinate the cooking appliance and even tones in the cabinetry itself.
The timeless white or off white look is on the way back - hoora! Black also creates a stunning and exciting look.
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Choices for range hood blower systems
There are three basic forms of range hoods blowers:
- Internal range hood blower - the range hood blower is located inside of the range hood canopy
- Inline to the duct run - the range hood blower is located somewhere along the range hood exhaust ducting
- External to the range hood - the range hood blower is located either on the roof or on an external wall
What is make up air for range hoods
Why does your range hood need a make up air system
What is make up air for range hoods
High cfm range hoods take out large volumes of air from the building space. If this air is not replaced at the same rate that it is expelled, the building will experience a negative pressure (the air pressure outside the building is greater than the air pressure inside the building).
A few common indicators of a negative air pressure problem are:
- Exterior doors are hard to open
- Drafts around doors and windows
- Range hood may not be drawing vapours properly
- Smoke from a wood burning fireplace is pulled into the room
PS11 Custom Range Hood Oyster White with Stainless Steel Trim
A make-up air system replaces the air that is expelled by a building's exhaust system, maintaining the proper balance between inside and outside air pressures while also providing many other benefits:
- Provides conditioned air back into the home - cooled in summer, warmed in winter, de-humidified
- Aids the proper functioning of range hood exhaust fans
- Improves air quality
- Stops backdrafting of fireplaces, natural gas fired furnace and hot water tank exhausts
Range Hood vs over the range microwave
Over the range microwave hoodfan vs range hood
What are the differences between an OTR vs a dedicated range hood.
Over the range micorwave:
PRO'S:
PRO'S:
Over the range micorwave:
PRO'S:
- Saves space in small kitchens where counter top space is limited
- Its convenient location above the stove
- CFM (cubic feet per minute) is low - limits negative air pressure in the home
- Typically very noisy as a hoodfan
- Does not provide coverage over all cooking elements - so vapours from front burners are'nt captured
- Poor grease filters
- If vented externally then ducting is typically small and cfm is low - not a good situation if being used over say a gas range
- CFM - cubic feet per minute of airflow is typically low - this is okay if over say a basic 30" electric top
- Most OTR's are re-circulating and require constant charcoal filter replacement
- Very low height over the range - "sort of" in your face
- Typically difficult to keep clean because they are so close to the range top and get greasy quickly
PRO'S:
- If installed and sized to the range correctly these range hoods provides optimal extraction and disposal of those dangerous cooking vapours
- Range hoods are typically visually appealing and enhance the design and look of the kitchen
- These range hoods are easy to clean and the range hood filters come out easily for cleaning
- Range hoods require a dedicated space above the range
- A half decent range hood generally costs more than a good over the range microwave
Our latest happy customer
Ken and Charmaine love their new range hood as much as they love their new kitchen
PS15SP 54" wide by 28" high Oil rubbed bronze with
brushed stainless steel trim and a 1000cfm externally
mounted blower
