Hood height help

11 years ago

Hi everyone. I've never had a proper exhaust hood before, but by the time we move in I will be the proud owner of a 750 cfm Kobe.

My question is regarding height. The instructions say between 26" (or is it 24?) and 30" off the cooking surface. I'm 5'4" and the only cook for now (my kids may end up taller than me). Any recommendation for mounting height? I have absolutely no idea.

Thank you!

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friedajune

11 years ago

30" is the perfect distance. Too close, and you might feel claustrophobic when stirring pots. Too far, and the smoke and grease has more of a chance to get away and not go up the exhaust duct.

The distance has nothing to do with whether you are cooking with gas or electric. When you cook something that emits smoke and grease--regardless of the heat source--that smoke and grease has to exhaust effectively. As I said, 30" is ideal, though there is a couple inches of play lower and higher, but if you can, try for the 30".

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kiwi_bird
Original Author
11 years ago
Shameless bump because I really need some help! :-)
gwlake
11 years ago
I don't think that sounds right. I thought 36 inch for gas. I don't think 26 is right at all
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kiwi_bird
Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Just checked. Installation manual says minimum 26-30 from countertop to wood frame of hood. Even that is somewhat confusing though. Is it a minimum of "26-30 and then you can go over that" or is it "a minimum of 26 and you can go up to 30?"
marcosmcqueen
11 years ago
Try posting this in appliances, you might get more help.
huango
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I'm 5' tall and do most of the cooking; DH is 5'10".

I set my 42" 1100cfm Kobe hood at 29" from the countertop/36" induction cooktop and love it.

DH doesn't mind ducking down, or keeping his head out of the hood area.
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funkycamper
11 years ago

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Of course, we should follow the manufacturer's directions. If they aren't clear, call them.
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autumn.4
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
kiwi-mine is at 30 but I am 5'7, dh 6'3. I think it's perfect at my height. If I lean in I don't have to worry about hitting my head on the rim. 26" would seam really low. I panicked that it was too high after we installed (by then you about panic with every little thing) but I am very pleased with where it's at.

I think it's 26-30" in placement. Higher than 30 and I'm not sure it would be as effective at removing smells?
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rebunky
11 years ago
Mines at 30" too.
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silken1
11 years ago
If it says 24 to 30, then 24 is minimum and 30 is maximum height. You should try and stay within that height range.
nancyjwb
11 years ago
IIRC, your hood will be stand alone with no uppers beside it. From reading on the appliance forum, it needs to be oversized for your range size or installed as low as possible within comfort limits. Can you mock it up?