Ventilation Features
Kitchen Range Hoods
The scent of food being cooked can be one of the best appetizers in the world. However, even the best smells can also become overwhelming when cooking fumes are not properly ventilated. A kitchen range hood can help to circulate air while cooking and keep kitchen odors smelling pleasant. Your cooking range could be a standard electric type, a standard gas type or a professional style one. The type of cook-top will determine whether you need a wall mount hood, an under cabinet hood, an island hood or a liner insert.
Wall Mount/Roof Mount Ventilation Hoods - This type of hood is used in kitchens that do not have a cabinet to spare for a ventilation hood. Wall/roof mount hoods are placed directly over the cook-top to determine the appropriate size of canopy, take into account the holding capacity, the projection and the overlap measurements. While under-cabinet hoods are appropriate for standard cooking equipment, wall-mount hoods are advisable for professional style cooking equipment and barbeque grills.
Under Cabinet Hood - Under cabinet hoods are the most common type of hoods used in most kitchens. Installation of under cabinet hoods involves fixing up of electrical fittings and ventilation ducting.
Island Ventilation Hood - Island ventilation hoods are needed when your kitchen range is built into an island. Sleek looking island hoods can make a style statement of their own. Setting up of ventilation ducting and a chimney are an integral part of installing an island ventilation hood.
Liner Inserts - Liner inserts are used mostly in designer kitchens for giving the kitchen a clean, uncluttered look. Custom built cabinets are used for installation of liner insert ventilation hoods. Liner inserts are expensive but they help in giving your kitchen a sleek look.