Where does the downdraft vent go?

The important and characteristic difference, however, is that downdraft vents are located behind the cooktop, rather than above it. They pull the air horizontally away from the cooktop, and the vents send the collected contaminated air to be filtered down below the countertop.

Does a downdraft stove need to be vented to the outside?

Downdraft ranges have built-in vents between the burners, and suck smoke and steam through an exhaust pipe or filtration system. That means they don't need an external vent hood—a trait that makes them popular in open kitchens, and kitchens with cathedral ceilings.

How does a downdraft range vent?

Downdraft vents work by pulling the air across the cooking surface and drawing smoke, steam and grease down through a filter and into a duct that carries it beneath the floor or along the cabinet kick space and outside your home.

Are downdraft vents any good?

In general, downdraft ranges get a lot of complaints because it's impossible for a downdraft's airflow to be as effective as traditional ventilation. For one thing, they can't move much air without extinguishing gas burners. As it stands, customers often complain of flickering flames when the fan is on.

How much does it cost to install a downdraft vent?

Downdraft range hoods pop up vertically behind your stove and usually cost $1,500 to $3,000 for materials and labor.

All about Downdraft ventilation

Do you need a vent above a cooktop?

The truth is that you should consider a vent for your electric stove. Even if you cook one or two times a week, a vent hood can be beneficial for you. It will clean your indoor air and improve your indoor air quality. For electric stoves, we recommend a range hood of at least 600 CFM.

Do you need a hood for a downdraft cooktop?

BENEFITS. The first obvious benefit of having a downdraft range or cooktop is that you no longer need to install a hood above the stove. This not only frees up space for more cabinetry and storage, but allows you freedom of placement—especially with a cooktop.

How effective are downdraft extractors?

Downdraft hoods need to work harder to make steam go in the other direction, so extraction rates do tend to be a bit lower. They tend to have 80-90% of the same extraction power, but do check to see.

Do you have to have a downdraft with a gas cooktop?

Residential gas ranges have no provision or requirement for venting. It is true that a "gas-fired appliance" (boiler or furnace) must be vented and that vent is normally connected directly to the firebox without a fan.

Does an island stove need a vent?

Island cooktops do not need to vented and exhausted unless required by local building codes. The location and design of kitchens in high rise residential buildings often make it impossible to vent and exhaust kitchen cook tops.

Do kitchen hoods have to vent outside?

Do range hoods have to be vented outside? No; range hoods without a duct, or ductless range hoods, can recirculate air back into your kitchen. However, to clean your kitchen air most efficiently, purchase a ducted range hood.

How do you vent a stove in an island?

Kitchen Island Upward Venting

Higher-end stove installations in kitchen islands often drape a hood over the stove, with the smoke being drawn straight up a vent and out of the house. Because smoke and steam rise, venting upward tends to be the best option from a functional standpoint.

How do I vent my stove without a hood?

Do I need a vent over my gas stove?

Generally, in the U.S., you don't have to vent a residential gas range to the outside. But, we recommend that you buy a range hood to vent contaminants from your gas range to outside your home. It will dramatically improve your indoor air quality and reduce the risk of long-term respiratory problems.

Why does a gas stove not need to be vented?

These pollutants include carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and formaldehyde. The study found that gas burners are often used without the support of a vented range hood and this greatly increases the risk of deadly gas buildup.

How do you install a downdraft gas stove?

Position the downdraft stove in front of the opening. Connect the flexible vent hose between the duct in the wall and the vent opening on the back stove, then push the stove into place. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Turn on the breaker and test the operation of the stove.

What is a downdraft and who would need it?

A downdraft range or cooktop integrates the ventilation system directly into the cooking surface, eliminating the need for an overhead vent. These systems help capture smoke, steam, grease particles and odors at the cooking surface, pulling them down and out of the kitchen before they can escape into the air.

How much does Lowes charge to install a range hood?

In general, plan on about $200 to $500 depending on the complexity of your installation. This includes the labor cost of installing a new vent hood and does not include parts, adding or modifying ductwork, or electrical work.

How much does Home Depot charge to install a range hood?

In general, a range hood will cost between $200 and $500 to install. Island range hoods are on the higher end of this price range, while under cabinet hoods are on the lower end.

How do you vent a cooktop?

If your stove is near an exterior wall, the fastest way is to go through the wall. Other vents have to go up through the roof. If your home has a chimney, you can often connect the vent pipe to the chimney instead of creating another hole in an exterior wall.