Determine requirements first (see my comment on this thread):

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3244822/advice-needed-island-range-hood-for-48-inch-bluestar-cooktop?n=3

and then look for hoods and associated components that meet those requirements.

kas

For your hood to be quiet and remove odors well you will need to have the correct diameter size of duct that goes from the hood to the outside. Most of the time it is 8" diameter, and sometimes 10" for very powerful hoods. If you are re-doing your kitchen, confirm with your contractor your kitchen's exhaust duct size.

i recommend 600-900 cfm hood. Make sure it is deep enough front-to-back so that the hood covers the front burners. There are a lot of hoods out there that are only 20" front-to-back which is inadequate. Shoot for 24" deep.

Flat hoods don't capture the smoke and grease as well as pyramid-shaped hoods.

i recommend a hood with baffle filters, not mesh filters. Mesh filters get clogged with grease very quickly, rendering them ineffective. Try to get a hood with baffle filters.

Costco sometimes has amazing deals on exhaust hoods.

Hi @Fldirt thank you for asking. I would love to help you find the best hood for your kitchen by offering you a list of a few hood suggestions. I just have a few questions and need a little more information from you.

Are you looking for an under cabinet, island or wall hood?

Is there a certain style that you like?

We have a great selection of hoods that are both quiet and powerful like you mentioned. I would also be more than happy to collaborate on an idea book with you if you would like.

This is a customer kitchen featuring one of our most popular models, the[PLJW 108 series.[(https://www.houzz.com/products/proline-pljw-108-series-stainless-steel-36-prvw-vr~24594965)

Featuring the PLJW 108 Series Range Hood · More Info

Hey Prohoods, not trying to steal the OP's thunder, but is 48" the largest you sell? I am told I need a 54" for a 48" range.

Russ

ProHoods, thanks for your reply. I am looking for a hood for my new 36" AGA range which will be installed on an outer wall. So hood will be vented straight outside. I want Brushed SS with at least 900 CFM's & depth 20-24".

@Russ no worries, thank you for asking. We actually have a wide range of model sizes, anywhere from 14"-60". I would be more than happy to share some suggestions that fit that 54" Do you need this to be an Island, a wall mount, or an under cabinet? Any particular style? I would be happy to share some images of hoods that fit what you are looking for.

@Fldirt this is the PLJW 109 and you are able to mount it under a cabinet or add a stainless steel chimney for a more commercial look. This hood is 1000 CFM and 24" deep allowing for good coverage over your stove. How do you like this one?

Featuring the PLJW 109 series hood. · More Info

that's very nice but I am looking for a pyramid shape hood. Would like at least 950 CFM & not cost an arm & a leg!

@fldirt how about the 36" PROV Wall hood? Its has a pyramid shape and a 24" depth. This is one of our most popular models. You can see more information about it here: [https://www.houzz.com/products/proline-prov-wall-range-hood-w-chimney-and-heat-lamps-36-prvw-vr~15118884[(https://www.houzz.com/products/proline-prov-wall-range-hood-w-chimney-and-heat-lamps-36-prvw-vr~15118884)

What price range are you looking for? This hood starts at $979.95 for the 36"

Customer Kitchen: Featuring the Pro V wall hood. · More Info

We also have the PLJW 129 which reaches a powerful output of 900 CFM in the 36" size. Also has a pyramid shape. It has a 20.5" Depth. Its starting at $649.95. You can read more about it here: [https://www.houzz.com/products/proline-pljw-129-wall-range-hood-36-prvw-vr~15114789[(https://www.houzz.com/products/proline-pljw-129-wall-range-hood-36-prvw-vr~15114789)

Proline PLJW 129 Series · More Info

Those are just some options. Hopefully this helped. You can always take a look at our Project Items and Idea books with images of customer kitchens if you would like a better visual or a better idea of what we have to offer. Please let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks!

Thank you….this is the look that I was thinking about. Will check out the site.

@fldirt Wonderful! Let me know if you have any other questions!

What is the role of the blower? I'm looking for a wall hood, chimney to 120" with coverage for a 36" range.

Blower sucks in the air and vented it out of the hood (usually to outside). 120" width? I am certain it is way overkill for a 36" range.

The hood performs the capture function; the blower in conjunction with the baffles performs the containment function. Blowers can be installed in the hood, or mounted separately. Separate blower mounting can be in-line (in the ducting), or on the roof. Roof mounted blowers can be designed to blow down the roof, or up into the air. Most people should stick with hood and blower combination packages (no matter which type of blower is to be used) to avoid possible incompatibilities.

kas

Chimney to 120" with coverage for a 36" range.

Chimney to 10'.

Coverage for 36" range.

I still don't understand if I need a blower or not. I thought the fans did all of the work.

I think "the fans" in your term and the blower are same thing. Most people call that thing, including fan and motor and optionally enclosure (like the one in VAH), blower.

@ProHoods…I am still looking at hoods. I would like a hood with blower & fan already installed & 36"x24". thanks

@fldirt How about the PLFW PROS wall mounted range hood? Take a look HERE

This hood has the 24" depth and that pyramid look that you are wanting. It is also very easy to install with everything included. What do you think of this one?

Featuring The ProS Wall Hood · More Info

ProHoods…that looks nice but is a single blower enough for 1800CFM? And I couldn't find a price for it.

Ehhh?! 1800 CFM? Actual flow only needs to be 90 CFM per square foot of aperture. Blower zero static pressure CFM rating needs to be higher, perhaps 1.5X higher, but the zero static pressure flow rate won't achieved.

The referenced hood is only 36 x 24, or six square feet of aperture -- less when edges and lamp areas are accounted for. So the blower rating doesn't need to be higher than 800 CFM, at least for food cooking; welding fume removal may have a different requirement.

kas

Kaseki…I am getting a 36" AGA range. I cook almost every day….70/30 stovetop to oven unless it's for a big crowd. I thought 1800 CFM was a bit overkill. I do want a 24" front to back….so do you think 900 CFM's is OK? or can I go lower? thanks so much for your input!

I've seen AGA images, but never cooked on one. What is the extent of possible pan bases you could use on this stove in width, and, assuming a wall location, what is the depth between the foremost pan base edge and the wall? From these the desired blower flow rate can be calculated.

For example, suppose that the width of pans can be 36 inches and depth of pans to wall 24 inches, then I would suggest a minimum hood size of 42 inches wide and 27 inches deep. If there are cabinets above the stove that leave only a 36 inch gap for the hood, then 36 is the maximum width, and some effluent non-capture may be expected. (Also, usually one wouldn't have 24 inches of pan depth front to back, at least it would be unusual for induction cooktops, so your required depth may not be 27 inches as in this example.)

Take the hood entrance aperture area in square inches, divide by 144, multiply by 135, and the result is a suggested zero-static-pressure flow rate rating for the blower. Or, with complete disregard for the sources of these numbers, and noting that 135 and 144 are close, set the rated flow rate to be the aperture area in square inches. 42 x 27 = 1134 rated CFM. In this case a 1200 CFM model would be plenty, and 1000 CFM might well do.

For an actual 36 x 24, the product multiplied by 135/144 yields 810 CFM, so an 800-CFM rated blower should be fine.

If you want oven effluent to be captured when the oven door is opened, even larger hood front to back depth may be needed with commensurate increased flow rate.

kas

Edit: Correction to blower and fan images in my earlier message; the non-folding hand fan name should be uchiwa.