fj1200 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 such as on this: http://www.jennair.com/assets/product/JDS9865BDP_AB-Default_290X290_HO.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It's been a while since I've used one, but my parents used to have this at their old house. I hated it! (So did they). A good hood is the only way to go. All I can really say is that it never really worked very well. The unit they had (can't speak for all units) was much louder than typical hood units - but that could have been an issue unique to that stove. Some vapor obviously still rose above the stove, so there was more moisture lingering further from the air flow. My $.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fj1200 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks for the feedback, it's about what I expected since it's hard for these things to fight the laws of thermodynamics or some such thing. I like the look of no hood and no upper cabinets and I think it would handle most of the venting work, and I like the idea of the grill side, but this may not be the best option for our kitchen redo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fj1200 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks, yeah I caught that. We were hoping to buy a stove before the kitchen remodel and then reuse it but I don't think we better do that until we come up with a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Get the largest vent you can and do it while it is still legal Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Like I was saying, aside from the built in one on the surface, many companies offer ones that are hidden, and then rise up when you need them electronically. IIRC, these actually handle more CFM than the ones built in Check the blower dimensions. We considered it, but couldn't figure out where to put the thing if we wanted drawers under the cooktop. And we found a hood we liked. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 ^^ beautiful kitchen! Are those Electrolux appliances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 We have a Jenn-air downdraft, replaced a previous Jenn-air unit and it works very well, no real complaints. We did not have the option to put in a hood unit in our situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fj1200 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Check the blower dimensions. We considered it, but couldn't figure out where to put the thing if we wanted drawers under the cooktop. And we found a hood we liked. nice, looks real clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 not a fan of downdrafts. The steam and other things rising off the stove are heated.. heat naturally rises.. so you hve to have extra suction (and noise in some cases) to counteract that.. combine that with the fact that grease and other nastiness splashes into the downdraft and over the years clogs it up real nice.. its just not a good idea. I agree with heights () if thats the way you're gonna go try to get one of those popup full length units or get an OTR microwave like I got. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 ^^ beautiful kitchen! Are those Electrolux appliances? Good eye. Cooktop & ovens are Electrolux. Hood is Kitchen Aid. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs087.snc1/4912_214998935480_671785480_7387796_3810557_n.jpg My microwave updraft seems to work ok. To be honest I rarely use it.. this is before the wall plates were put on or the under cabinet lighting was finished. crown and sink trim (and dishwasher) coming soon. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fj1200 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 My microwave updraft seems to work ok. To be honest I rarely use it.. We rarely used the updraft at our old house; to low, to loud, not vented to the outside... so do I get an updraft I don't like to use or a downdraft that I will? I guess I'll wait until we have a design before worrying about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The nicer range hoods are quieter and some even offer an option to have the fan located in the attic like some bathroom fans do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The microwave ones are usually recirculating and don't vent out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 We rarely used the updraft at our old house; to low, to loud, not vented to the outside... so do I get an updraft I don't like to use or a downdraft that I will? I guess I'll wait until we have a design before worrying about that. Get the one you'll use! FWIW, ours is recirculated, as we didn't want another hole in the roof. It's a bit loud, but works. Ours is a Deck House - no attic. If we change our mind, we can convert. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Yeah but your recirculated is prob. through a chemical, or if not, can handle a lot more than one that's built into the microwave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 my microwave offers recirc top vent or rear vent. since I have no vent in that wall its just a recirc. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Ours is through a graphite filter, which needs to be changed every few months. Ummm - at least we can cook when the fireplace is lit (recirc = no draw back from the wood fireplace). 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Microwave vents have 3 options. Recirc. Vent out back. Vent out top. There is a plastic block in the back that you flip around to get the different airflow directions. They are perfectly fine over a stovetop as a hood IF you make it vent to outside either straight out the back or up and out the top. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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