Island range hood questions

[branimal]

I’m looking at 36” island range hoods for my kitchen remodel. I have a 36” cooktop and I know i’m supposed to size up 6” to 42” but I don’t want the hood dominating the kitchen. The kitchen is 9’4” x 11’8” and sits in a loft like living space thats 22’ x 21’. The ceilings are 10’.

Unfortunately I have no choice but to choose a recirculating model, which I’ve heard just blows the smoke around. I live in Manhattan and getting a permit to vent to the outside would cost more than the kitchen renovation. And it’s prohibited by the condo by laws. (I suspect someone has tapped into the bathroom duct for venting but that’s another convo). I’ve lived for years with no range hood, so having a recirculating model I guess is an upgrade.

I’ve noticed a lot of the models only support up to 9.5 foot ceilings. Can I buy an extension flue? Or do people just build soffits?

I’m on a budget and looking at the Akdy brand ($300) which seems to get decent reviews on HD and Amazon. Anyone have any experience with this brand?

Any other tips when buying / installing an island hood?

Thanks


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[PCustoms]

I have an akdy.

Came in (from Amazon) with a scratch in the stainless, Amazon denied responsibility and told me to contact AKDY. They sent new panels. When started hooking up up found the plastic mounts to the motor were all cracked due to cheap Chinese plastic and jostling during shipping (by was in perfect shape). AKDY sent me a new motor, but it wasn't an exact fit and was missing some hardware.

Biggest headache was holes on the hanging structure didn't really line up, so I gave up and drilled my own.

Once I got it up there and plugged in found the clock on one side has no ":"

I have mine vented and there is no way it flows the advertised 400 cfm, but it does seem to work ok. Might work better as a re-circulation unit.

You get what you pay for it guess. Works for me for now but long term I'll probably change it, I bought a really nice inline fan for the bathroom that would work well for a custom hood as well.

 

[ItsNemo]

https://www.kitchenaid.ca/en_CA/shop/-[KVIB602DSS]-2104412/KVIB602DSS/

Way out of your budget but that's what I'd be getting if I were in your shoes. A quality hood vent is worth the money, they're quieter and actually draw enough air to make a difference so you will use them. I have a Kitchenaid 600cfm wall mount style over my 30" stove and it's been quite nice.

 

[yeldogt]

The up sizing of the hood width to the range depends on both the range and the hood -- it's not necessary in all cases.

Ventless to work correctly use layers of filters -- catch the grease and minimize the smoke .... as it's all going back into the apartment. Most of the "convertible" models just use the same cheap mesh filter and the maybe add a cheap carbon filter that does little.

You will have to look and see what option are available for the unit you want -- some just have panels on the top of the case that are removed -- so the exhaust goes right through the unit. Others have an opening on the trunk -- models are available with extensions -- but the exhaust still exists at the top of the trunk (not the extension)

The key is to get one that's powerful enough to grab the bulk of the steam and grease --- obviously asking a lot for $300 bucks.


No to offend .. but it seems that you designed this project on the fly.

 

[polizei1]

Extensions (at least from Whirlpool/Kitchenaid) max out at 12', and are over your budget at $370. A $300 budget for a range and extension is well, unrealistic. You should expect to spend no less than $1,000, and even that's pushing it, IMO. A quick look at the only island hood Whirlpool offers is a 36" that's $1,100, sans extension.

 

[rsanter]

You know they make countertop vents. They mount behind the cooktop and pull enough air that they will pull the smoke and steam back into them

 

[ItsNemo]

You know they make countertop vents. They mount behind the cooktop and pull enough air that they will pull the smoke and steam back into them

True, called downdraft.

 

[Dragfluid]

This may sound harsh, but I'm trying to be realistic:
If you can't afford to buy what you really need right now, just keep saving for it and do it when it's more feasible. Get some advise at a reputable kitchen store as far as how big it should be for your cook top, and how it will be attached to the ceiling.

I have no idea what a GOOD non vented hood will cost, but I'll bet a months's salary that it's going to be over twice your $300 budget. If you're making a nice cooking island, you want to be able to enjoy it and cook what you want on it. I would look into this.
https://www.ventahood.com/index.php/about/innovation/ars

My VentaHood is vented, 54" x 26" and 23 years ago it was over $1000, if I can recall correctly. Custom size, made to order. 2 big fans in it.

 

[Toolfool]

As yeldogt stated, stay away from the 'convertible' units that claim to operate vented OR ventless. They don't filter the air properly. Spend the money on a dedicated ventless hood. It will save you from having a coating of grease and dust over your entire kitchen.

 

[Balor]

Check out down draft hoods.

rngr1

 

[branimal]

My budget for $300 is unrealistic and I’m going to up it. Zline makes a series stainless hoods in the $600 range (plus more for the required extension). They are convertible models with steel baffle filters included and optional carbon filters sold separately (to make it ductless).

I’ll look around for proper ductless hoods.

Re: downdraft and countertop vents - I’ve read on Consumer reports that these venting options were not the effective.

Ventahood ductless seems interesting, but their ARS (ductless) line only comes in wall mounted. I’ll call them tomorrow for more info.

Thanks


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