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Height Variations

Range hoods come in a very wide variety of options from standard range hoods found in smaller domestic kitchens to high capacity models. These high capacity models can fan odors from the kitchen with a far greater velocity and can therefore be installed somewhat higher than standard range models.  Range hoods that are high capacity are usually installed between two and two and a half feet above the stove top, while standard models are installed on average between 18 and 24 inches above the surface of the stove top.

From Floor Level

Sometimes contractors prefer to measure the height of the range hood they are installing from the floor rather than from the surface of the cooktop. In these instances, the bottom of the range hood usually measure five feet from the floor.

Capture Areas

The capture area of the range hood is just as important as the height of the range hood. The capture area is defined by the size of the stove underneath the range hood. So, for example, a 42 inch wide range hood should accomodate a stovetop that measures 36 inches from side to side.

Hood Insert Types

Hood insert types are for use in either wall mount or island range hood. Hood inserts are known as custom built-in ventilators, cabinet inserts and power packs. It contains speed, lights and blower controls – the functional ventilation unit inside the wood cabinet or other decorative housing.

Custom range hood enclosures feature a hood insert that can be crafted from from copper, brass, wood, stainless steel, or other material specified by the customer to match their kitchen décor. The mechanical blower providing ventilation is then positioned in the custom enclosure. A custom range hood insert is usually between 19″ and 60″ wide, to suit the ventilation requirements of your kitchen.

Inserts include an internal or external blower with a CFM (cubic feet of air moved per minute) vary from 200 to as much as 1600 CFM. With a customized insert, you have the flexibility to combine different specifications. Many manufacturers customize a ventilation kit for your range hood. Others offer a wide selection of range inserts to fit into any custom range hood enclosure.

Cabinet Inserts

Cabinet inserts offer many features. Some units have built-in heat sensors that turn up the ventilating power as the temperature on the cooktop or stove rises. You can order custom inserts with professional-quality baffle filters that remove even large amounts of grease and smoke from the air, removable troughs to trap liquefied grease or a charcoal recirculating kit. Most manufacturers offer custom range hood inserts with seamless stainless steel construction.

A metal sleeve is required for some range hood inserts, or liner to make the installation complete. that protectes the exterior base of a custom hood. This may contain a light panel and they often have a flexible design to make adjustments in the height to fit different sizes of range hoods.