range hood - space or no space between cabinets

5 years ago

Hello, i have a 30 inch range and opted for a 36" hood for the greater capture area. The hood is 400cfm max so does not require make up air. There seems to be split opinion on leaving 3" (or 6") of space on each side of hood. I've got a 24" wall cabinet to left and 27" to right in this mockup. I personally think it "looks" better if I drop to 21 and 24 respectively, but can use the cabinet storage space. (I could even order custom width cabinets to leave 1.5" on each side if it makes it better then being up against the hood) Is there truly any downside to abut the hood against the cabinets? Vibration? Too much draw suction (remember I'm only going <400).

What do you suggest and why?

1. keep as is

2. leave 1.5" on each side

3. leave 3" on each side

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lucky998877

5 years ago

I think it looks better with "breathing room" around the hood.

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Lori Baldwin
5 years ago
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HU-187528210
5 years ago
I also think 3. Maybe option 2.
One probably not. ( but again,not terrible)
LOL. Sorry that was not helpful!!
Mary Elizabeth
5 years ago
Are you ok with cabinet doors that will hit the corner of your hood when they open? You will have to reach around to get things when using the cook top. I have that now (remodeling soon), and wonder if it even meets code.
Dan Kasey
Original Author
5 years ago
I also think #3 looks best but not sure if aside from looks if it is functionally any better. Great catch Mary Elizabeth about cabinet doors. Amateur mistake on my part and will revise that.
Dan Kasey
Original Author
5 years ago
Someone told me no space will create a turbine hum whoosh sound when running, does anyone with no space have this issue?
helaurin93
5 years ago
following, because this is a question I was about to post myself! What did you end up deciding?
Isaac
5 years ago
The chimney style hoods always look cramped to me if there are cabinets anywhere near them. The OP has probably decided by now, but if not my vote would be for an insert style hood if possible.
Dan Kasey
Original Author
5 years ago
There were a lot of different opinions on this. I ended up ordering the cabinets with slightly under 3 inch space on each side. Not due to be installed until May so will report back after on confirming how feel about the hoice.
ker9
5 years ago
Ours is recirculating and has space between cabinets. The problem is the air from upper vent hits cabinet sides and is forced down, which tends to blow stuff around, like any spice you might want to add. If we had a do over, we would not have space.
ker9
5 years ago
It may depend on recirculate or not and how much space. Ours is about 2” on either side.
julieste
5 years ago
ker9

I too am in the planning stages for figuring out which hood to use in a recirculating mode and just want to make sure I am interpreting what you say correctly.

You have a chimney style hood with 2" of space on either side so it doesn't touch the cabinets. You think it would be better to have the chimney actually touch the cabinet sides because then you wouldn't have to contend with the drafty air that comes down from the vents that are on the top and sides of the recirculating hood. Correct? What hood are you using, and do you think it actually helps as just a recirculating vent? How high are your ceilings?