Mechanically lowering/raising vent hood?

10 years ago

Is there a vent hood on the market that has a motorized feature that allows you to raise the hood when not in use, and lower it to the correct height when cooking? We just removed a downdraft vent unit because the new range top we chose fills the entire countertop so there is no longer room for a downdraft vent. We removed the wall behind the range top in order to make a more open concept space between the kitchen and living rooms. Now I'm shopping for vent hood options, but I'm afraid any vent we choose is just going to block much of the open space we just created. The other issue is it needs to be recirculating, as there is currently no vent duct in the ceiling, and the space above the ceiling is very short and would be difficult to add ducting.

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The Kitchen Abode Ltd.

10 years ago

Not aware of any hoods that ascend/descend as you describe. Just a cautionary note, gas fueled appliances are required to have exterior ventilation.

Graham

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Laura Garrard
Original Author
10 years ago
Bummer. Ok, I guess we need to figure out how we can get it vented :/
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Laura Garrard
Original Author
10 years ago
We are using propane--does that make a difference?
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The Kitchen Abode Ltd.
10 years ago
Still need ventilation.

Graham
User
10 years ago
The pipe can go through the roof, no problem. You need an island vent, 6" larger than the cooking surface below. 600-900CFM for that high powered range top, plus a makeup air system so you don't backdraft carbon monoxide into the home.
santoscordon
8 years ago
I have the same situation, same wall, same new hole, same range position. The difference is that I have an electric range. Did you end up finding an adequate solution for this issue?
Judy Mishkin
8 years ago
we have an island hood thats pretty slim profile from the side. it does have an option to recirculate, but thats a poor idea for a gas stove.
jetlagzzz
8 years ago
There is some vent hood that are completely integrated into the ceiling (flush to the ceiling). I'm unable to join the picture, but if you search on Houzz "ceiling integrated vent hood" you will find it.
jbtanyderi
8 years ago
An open space above a stove immediately opening to the living room seems quite far from sensible or practical.
eciclove
2 years ago
Has anyone solved this problem more recently?

Same challenge , but planning to make a sliding stainless duct to lower closer to range height when in use. The filter box would be mounted higher on the wall in a fixed position in a similar looking duct and vented to outside mounted blower.

The moveable duct section would ride inside the fixed portion on linear slides. Likely mount a light that travels with moveble section.

Any ideas or input appreciated.

We are putting in an AGA 6x4 Nat Gas so definately want to vent it but retain oppening to adjacent room.