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heather_stephenson

12 years ago

How are you venting the cooktop - downdraft?

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nanalovesdesign

9 years ago

we integrated this into our bead board ceiling and its fabulous. LED lighting. We have it over our 36 inch gas range. Its 44 inches wide so its perfect for that size range. We love that it is not intrusive to our design, but is also a conversation piece. Everyone wants to know "what is that?" Here is the link and I have also attached a photo of it installed. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7014743225216784350?biw=1344&bih=687&sclient=psy-ab&q=best+range+hood+42+inches+CC341sb&oq=best+range+hood+42+inches+CC341sb&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.77880786,d.cWc&tch=1&ech=1&psi=JZtGVI7NIbWHsQTJq4KYDg.1413913380641.7&ei=YptGVKHOJPeCsQTegIKgBQ&ved=0CFUQpiswAA

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Birdseye Design
11 years ago
downdraft
nanalovesdesign
11 years ago
do you need a downdraft, I seldom use my fan, thinking of not putting one in my island, any comments?
Kathy Wackerle
10 years ago
I am wondering the same thing and wondering if they have a venting system
nanalovesdesign
10 years ago
I ended up putting a BEST fan in my ceiling. It's almost flush and doesn't impair visibility. Also has great LED lights. I have a 6 burner gas range top and the pop up downdraft fans are not recommended for gas. Another drawback is you sacrifice a lot of room out of the cabinet under the range top. It looks like this cooktop pictured has a downdraft.
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Birdseye Design
10 years ago
This is a downdraft range
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pccresolutions
9 years ago
@nanovesdegin what is BEST fan. Need to do something similar and I liked uour ideas
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danabelcheragent
9 years ago
Thank you for contributing. You may have solved my biggest dilema I am having regarding my range since Jenn Air seems to be getting awful reviews and so far they are the only downdraft range I can find.
nanalovesdesign
9 years ago
You are welcome. The other benefit is that it is much quieter than other fans we checked out. Good luck.
Dena Damron
9 years ago
why is a downdraft vent not recommended for a gas cookstove in an island?? I'm building and ordered one :(
nanalovesdesign
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
This is what one of the reasons why we decided not to. Did quite a bit of research and this explains it best.
monpetitjardin
9 years ago
I wonder, Dena Damron, did you ever install a downdraft gas cookstove? I am looking to replace my down draft electric and have very narrow choices.
Dena Damron
9 years ago
I chose not to have any vent whatsoever, mainly just because I didn't feel the need for it. I had originally planned on having an electric downdraft installed (the kind that goes up and down), then I started thinking about my countertop being cut, and I actually cancelled the order.

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