What is the difference between duct and ductless range hoods?

The major difference between the two is that a ductless range hood, which is more common in most kitchens, uses a fan or blower motor to pull all the grease and smoke out of the air, then recirculates it. A ducted range hood, on the other hand, vents all the bad air straight to the outside.

Is a ducted range hood better than a ductless?

When it comes to power, efficiency, and longevity, ducted hoods are better than ductless hoods. A ductless hood does not completely remove the cooking odors, smoke, and grease from your kitchen air. Instead it recirculates back into your home. But a ducted hood will move all the smoke and odors to the outside.

Are ductless range hoods any good?

In general, a ductless range hood is better than no range hood. Ductless range hoods can be installed on your wall, over a kitchen island, or inside a custom range hood. They are also a cost-effective option for your kitchen, since you don't have to pay a contractor to install ductwork.

Can I replace a ducted range hood with a ductless range hood?

They are typically ducted hoods that can be converted to ductless using a recirculating kit. A recirculating kit attaches to the top of your range hood. It vents the air coming through your range hood through charcoal filters and back into your home.

Does a ductless range hood need to be vented?

Ductless hoods may be installed anywhere. Since they do not need to vent to your exterior of the home and are ductless, you don't need to install them where there's a duct. These hoods operate by filtering the air they suck in and then blowing it back out into the room, necessarily using a recirculation procedure.

Ductless vs Ducted Range Hood

Where does a ductless range hood vent?

A ductless (or ventless) range hood does not vent out of the home, instead, it carries the debris and smoke form the air and filters it through a charcoal or carbon filter before releasing it back into the room.

Can I use a ductless range hood with a gas stove?

We don't recommend venting your gas stove with a ductless hood. A ductless range hood merely recirculates your kitchen air. The air moves into your hood through charcoal filters and back into the kitchen. A ductless range hood can't get rid of a lot of the ultra-fine particles that are harmful to your health.

How do you clean a ductless range hood?

Use a nylon or non-abrasive brush to remove grease, smoke deposits and build-up. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes for the cleaner to penetrate tough buildup. Rinse filters with hot water and allow to air dry. Once dry, return filter to the range hood.

What is the difference between ducted and recirculating Rangehood?

With ducted hoods, air is extracted from the kitchen through a pipe that leads from the hood to an outside vent, whereas with recirculating hoods, air is extracted through a filtration system built into the hood, working to remove any grease and odour from the air before releasing it back into the kitchen.

What does it mean when a range hood is convertible?

A convertible model allows you to use the kitchen range hood as a recirculating filter system until eventually switching to a more powerful vented system. The range hood vent will also work well if you move your stove to an interior wall where installing a ventilation system isn't possible.

What is the difference between a vented and non vented range hood?

A vented hood, sometimes called a ducted hood, sends the grease, moisture, and air outside of your home through the wall or roof. An unvented hood filters the air through a carbon filter and recirculates the air inside your kitchen.

Are recirculating extractor hoods any good?

Recirculation/self-circulating cooker hoods are often much cheaper than extraction hoods because they don't include ducting. However, they are less effective at dealing with smells, grease, and smoke because they have to process the air, and inevitably they don't do that 100% perfectly.

How many CFM should a range hood have?

To power your range hood, you need at least 100 CFM for every 10,000 BTUs of your stovetop. For example, a 100,000 BTU stove needs at least a 1000 CFM range hood. For electric stoves, multiply the stove width by 10. So, for a 42” electric stove you want a range hood with at least 420 CFM.

Which range hood is best?

What should I look for when buying a range hood?

Should a range hood be ducted?

Ducted range hoods are almost always preferable over ductless range hoods, since they vent the kitchen air to the outside of your home. Ducted hoods are much more powerful and efficient than ductless hoods. They will keep your kitchen air clean and fresh for years to come.

How do you vent a range hood on an interior wall?

Can you put range hood filter in dishwasher?

Can you put your rangehood filter in the dishwasher? Yes, you certainly can place your rangehood filter in the dishwasher. As the above cleaning hack shows, rangehood filters can be washed thoroughly in a dishwasher – and work best when put on a very hot cycle for pons and pans.

How do you clean ducts on a range hood?

To clean the inside of your range hood, use a damp (not wet) cloth to remove grease and dirt. If the inside of your hood is extra grimy, spray the cloth with a multipurpose cleaner or other cleaning solution before wiping the inside clean.

What kind of vent do you need for a gas stove?

A ducted range hood offers excellent ventilation for a gas range. There are other options, of course, but the most efficient range hood option requires ducting that vents outdoors. There are a wide variety of ductless range hoods to choose from, but these simply filter odors, grease, chemicals, and dirt.

Can you have a gas range without a vent?

In the United States, venting most residential gas ranges and cooktops to the outside is not required. However, when converting to commercial type ranges, venting may be needed.

How do I know if my range hood is ducted?

It's possible, though, that the range hood is vented straight through the wall to the outside. To tell if that's the case, go outside and look at the wall to see if there's a wall cap to allow the vented air to escape. Of course, if the range hood isn't mounted on an outside wall, it probably wont' be vented like this.

Is higher CFM better for range hood?

Gas stovetops can heat up the room more than an electric cooktop. It's wise to choose a range hood fan with higher CFM if you have a gas stove. Heat output is measured in BTU, which stands for British Thermal Units. One BTU is the amount of energy needed to heat or cool 1 lb of water by 1°F at sea level.

What size range hood do I need for a 30 range?

What size range hood do I need for a 30” cooktop? With a 30” range, a 36 inch range hood is your best choice.