This is my first foray into the world of custom venting. My previous kitchens were downdraft cooktops that were already in place when we purchased the houses, so I really never gave it a second thought.

We are currently renovating a 167-year-old house, and that means a total kitchen gut. The only thing that is staying is a 36" AGA Legacy (gas top, electric ovens) which is situated between two windows on an outside wall. It is currently and will continue to be vented directly out that wall. The new kitchen will include a custom wood hood cabinet that is actually about 60" (because of the positioning of the windows on the walls, it looks better to be oversized rather than at 42"). The hood will come directly from the cabinet company with a pre-installed liner.

Directions from my KD's email read, "The range hood will come with a liner already installed and the cutout for the blower will be made in the field. The maximum width of the blower would be 58". Your range is only 36", so you definitely donÂt need to go that wide unless you just want more lighting under the hood. The maximum depth would be 19 ¼". The CFMÂs should be 600 or higher. "

So here are my considerations:

1) I don't think I will ever "max out" all of the burners on the stove, but you never know. :-)

2) Unit will vent directly out the wall it is mounted on, though placement will determine if the ducting is perfectly aligned for a straight shot or if it needs a curve.

3) Quieter is better, but I probably should stay away from an outside mount for aesthetic reasons (and to avoid conflict with the local historic preservation office)

4) Room size is approx. 12x16 if that matters at all

5) Husband and I are both tall (6'2"/5'9")

6) Unit will provide the main task lighting at the range

7) Despite extensive reading on these boards, I still don't really understand much about the venting, except that I do not need a remote system, I likely need a few more CFMs, and my hood is plenty big.

I am also a little confused because many of the blowers I've seen online have measurements much smaller than 58", though they are spec'd for wide ranges. Am I missing something?

Specific model recommendations are more than welcome.

Thank you.