Have you always thought that your kitchen would not accommodate a kitchen vent because there is no exterior wall space available for a range hood? Think again! Today there are many kitchen vent options available that make it possible to install a hood in any kitchen. Among the most popular options for home owners is an island range hood; a perfect solution for those kitchens designed with cooking space independent of exterior walls (aka â€island†cooking space). There are numerous advantages to an island range hood; convenience, aesthetics, increased cooking safety, cleanliness and the fact that most island range hoods are retractable. In the past a kitchen vent had to be placed on an exterior house wall. The kitchen vent would draw the air from the kitchen and exhaust it straight outside. Early kitchen vents consisted of simply a fan installed into an exterior wall faced to blow kitchen air outdoors. The evolution of the kitchen vent fan led to the under-cabinet range hood which was installed under a cabinet hung over the cooking surface. Today’s range hood designs do not require installation on an external house wall. Thanks to innovative design and manufacturing, range hoods don’t even need to be installed on a wall. An island range hood is designed specifically for those kitchens whose cooking space is not adjoining a wall. An island hood may be installed over a stove that is located by a wall, but a wall is not a requirement. An island range hood features a telescoping chimney. The standard chimney is compatible with an 8’ to 9’ ceiling height; an extension kit will increase the reach to fit up to a 12’ ceiling height. Stainless steel island range hoods are available in 36†and 42†sizes at deluxerangehood.com; these sizes are appropriate for standard to large size cooking appliances. When you choose an island range hood for your kitchen, you have two options for the exhaust system. The range hood can be a duct type model which would necessitate an exhaust route for the air drawn by the hood. If duct work is not practical or appealing, choose a re-circulating hood model that requires no duct work. Re-circulating models feature a special carbon filtration system; the hood draws the air, the carbon filter cleans it and the cleaned air is returned to the kitchen. The carbon filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced when dirty. Filters used with a duct type model are generally washable, many are even dishwasher safe. A stainless steel island hood will add class to the kitchen area; an island hood adds a certain air of â€professional chef†to any cook’s effort. Stainless is a durable, strong finish with a clean appearance. If it gets dirty all it takes is some mild soapy water applied with a fresh cotton wipe to clean it. For homeowners looking for a range hood solution, an island range hood is just what you need. Its independent design, flexibility, beauty and popularity make it not only a pleasing addition to the kitchen but a sound investment in your home’s value.
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