wide "ranging" dilemma

8 years ago

I have an older Jenn Air slide in range/oven with downdraft venting. The unit basically does what I need but the notoriously finicky control pad is no longer fully functional. The part does not exist anymore and cannot be repaired. My home warranty is offering a sum of money towards a replacement but only for a limited time. I do not want to leave the money they are offering on the table. My questions:

1. I do not think I will purchase another downdraft range. How do I get rid of the venting that already exists in my floor under the base of the unit?

2. If I purchase the slide in range I have my eyes on - with no downdraft, of course - do I absolutely need a hood? What does that actually entail?

3. Prior to moving in this past April, I decided to redo/replace wood floors (came out beautifully), carpet the bedrooms, open up some walls (also quite dramatic) and put fresh paint everywhere. The kitchen is usable and my budget will not allow for anymore reno now. The current kitchen appliances include, in addition to the range, a Kitchen Aid dishwasher, a GE Adora 25.4 cu ft fridge, and a Panasonic microwave, all in white. I do not like white but those appliances work well. Should I purchase the range in a finish I like and sit tight with color mismatched appliances til I get to the rest - Or should I purchase a "package" of appliances now that will all have a uniform look?

Yaakov

Denver

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8 years ago

There is no need to have your appliances match. White, black and stainless go together fine. I think a hood is particularly nice if you have an open plan house. Perhaps if you had an induction range you would need less of a hood, but it's still a good thing to have for air quality and keeping your walls and furniture clean. You could always add the ventilation later. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

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zneret
8 years ago
1. Cap off the vent in the floor if it isn't bothering you.
2. Highly advisable to get a hood, unless you just boil food in a bag,, just low-temp boil/simmer or maybe make watery soups/stews at low temps. Any frying or sautéing where oils vaporise, a hood is recommended. If the range is positioned against an outside wall, it's best to vent straight out through the wall. If the range is by an internal wall, you might be able to run ducting to hook up with the existing ducting.
3. Keep the old stuff and change when you need to. I am not a big (or rich enough to be a) match-everything person and don't see the point of throwing out perfectly-good appliances to have a matched look.
Yaakov Chaitovsky
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you.

The range is positioned in a peninsula and not against any wall.
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zneret
8 years ago
That's ugly. Either an island hood (expensive but preferred) or another downdraft range, or a discrete downdraft hood, space permitting.
C D
8 years ago
We had a downdraft range, when we replaced it with a slide in version we capped off the vent, got an over the range vent hood that can be used with charcoal filters or vented to the outside...we used the charcoal filters for a year till we were ready to do the duct work. They worked fine. Also, I replaced my appliances as they wore out and they look like they match. They're all different brands.
mvcanada
8 years ago
If you still like the current range, why not search on Kijiji or an other similar site to see if you can find another range like it. Buy it for parts. Your home warranty would likely cover at least part of the costs toward the purchase. You never know!
Boxerpal
8 years ago
A hood over a massive cooking range is a good thing.. Not sure the logistics but just maybe they could make one work in the space.

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