VENTILATION BUYING GUIDE. A step-by-step guide to find the right ventilation products for your home or project

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1 1 VENTILATION BUYING GUIDE A step-by-step guide to find the right ventilation products for your home or project Published by Yale Appliance + Lighting Updated December, 2017

2 Ventilation 2 Overview The primary function of a range hood is to draw heat, steam and grease out of your house (the average family produces one gallon of grease per year due to improper ventilation). Proper venting is about CFM (cubic feet per minute), capture area, proper ducting and provisions for make-up air (code ). The secondary purpose is style. With the advent of the Italian manufacturers there are beautiful and functional products readily available. Check out Best and Zephyr for really modern pieces. We also have an attractive yet affordable private label brand. Photo credit: Kuche+Cucina via Houzz

3 Ventilation Table of Contents 3 Click the circles to move between sections What s New We discuss new trends in the ventilation category Ventilation Terms Appliance industry terms and topics to consider in your search

4 4 Types of Ventilation We explain the three ways to vent Styles of Hoods Look at the most popular styles of kitchen ventilation How to Buy How to choose the right venting product for your kitchen or project About Yale A little about us

5 5 WHAT S NEW We discuss new trends in the ventilation category Photo credit: Texas Construction Company / Houzz

6 Ventilation 6 What s New With the advent of Italian manufacturers like Zephyr, Best and Faber ventilation become a much more varied and interesting category. They are now design statements in the kitchen or completely hidden. Photo credit: Sullivan Building & Design Group via Houzz

7 Ventilation 7 What s New ACT Technology ACT Technology turns any hood into a make-up air compatible unit ready to pass inspection. This process can limit the CFM output to satisfy local Make-Up Air requirements. Make sure to check your local codes before purchasing ventilation products.

8 Ventilation What s New 8 New Best Cattura Downdraft You can now downdraft a range with Best s new Cattura downdraft. Still, it s probably not a good idea. Click on this article for more details.

9 9 VENTILATION TERMS Appliance industry terms and topics to consider in your search Photo credit: Mitchell Barnett Architect / Houzz

10 Terms 10 CFM Cubic Feet per Minute. A measure for the amount of air that passes through the hood in a given minute. For example, a 300 CFM hood exhausts 300 cubic feet of air in one minute. Photo credit: Peter McDonald Architect via Houzz

11 Terms 11 Capture Area Smoke is channeled or captured, so the larger the hood receptacle, the more efficient the exhaust. Capture area is especially important for venting professional products and higher BTU ranges but less so for standard products. You should consider a hood with a larger capture area if you cook a lot. Photo credit: Great Rooms Designers & Builders via Houzz

12 Terms 12 Blower Types Blowers can be located outside your home, inside the duct or inside the home. The biggest blowers are located on the outside.

13 Terms Minimum CFM Requirements 13 Cooking Type Recommended CFM 4-Burner Professional Burner Professional Burner Pro with Grill Professional 1,100 Wok Cooking Add Suitable CFM These are minimum CFM recommendations. Add more if you grill, griddle or wok cook.

14 Terms 14 Make-Up Air Massachusetts Code states that an equal amount of fresh air must be introduced for every unit exhausted in range hoods over 399 CFM. With new homes being built nearly airtight, a high CFM hood could depressurize your home by removing large volumes of air. Hoods with ACT Technology can comply with Make-Up Air statutes by reducing hood output to 399 CFM. In Boston and the suburbs, inspectors are now checking for make-up air compliance. What is Make-Up Air? Photo credit: Artistic Kitchen Design via Houzz

15 Terms 15 Venting Height Recommendations vary, but above the top of a regular range and above the top of a pro range seems to be the standard. Over-the-range microwaves have their own measurements. From the floor to the top of the microwave should be Always check your local codes before hanging your hood. Photo credit: Build For Me Construction via Houzz

16 Terms 16 Recirculating Venting Returns air back into the room through a filter. Ducted venting is a better option because the excess grease and heat are removed from your kitchen. Photo credit: Claudia Martin, ASID via Houzz

17 Terms 17 Ducting If you choose the right hood and you duct it wrong, it will not exhaust properly. Smoke is channeled by the hood and is pushed by the blower through a duct. An inadequate duct will slow down the process and so will a poorly conceived ducting run. The minimum duct for a regular vent is 6 inches round or 3.25x10 inches rectangular. For a pro hood, it should be 8-10 inches. If you fry, wok or grill, max out your ductwork. The best ducting run is straight up through the roof. Second best would be straight back through the wall. Keep the elbows and bends in the duct to a minimum, if at all. Every 90º bend will reduce air flow. Photo credit: David Bucovy Architect via Houzz

18 18 TYPES OF VENTILATION We explain the three ways to vent Photo credit: Kitchen Classics Charles Heller / Houzz

19 Ventilation Types of Ventilation 19 Many of the hoods, microwaves and downdrafts already have blowers built-in. However, on many professional and higher CFM hoods, the blowers are a separate purchase. They have their advantages as well as drawbacks. Photo credit: The Stratford Companies via Houzz

20 Types of Ventilation 20 Exterior Blowers Exterior blowers are quieter (you still hear the exhausting air) and can be more powerful with speeds up to 1,500 CFM. However, they are big and bulky for the outside of your house and harder to service, especially in the snow.

21 Types of Ventilation 21 Internal Blowers Blower is mounted on the inside of the hood itself. Internal blowers are louder, but simpler to service. They use an exterior wall cap, so they are much better looking than a much larger outdoor blower.

22 Types of Ventilation 22 In-Line Blowers Combination of the quieter exterior blower, without the big outdoor vent. It s still harder to fix, especially if it s placed in the recesses of your home.

23 23 STYLES OF HOODS Look at the most popular styles of kitchen ventilation Photo credit: Eastbank Contractor Appliances / Houzz

24 Styles of Hoods 24 European Hoods European hoods have a triangular shape and are designed to be the focal point of the kitchen. They can vary in power (CFM) and capture area. Best European Style Kitchen Hoods Photo credit: Kleppinger Design Group via Houzz

25 Styles of Hoods 25 Professional Hoods Pro hoods are designed to vent the high BTU s of high output ranges. The CFM can be up to 1,800 and depth of 24 or greater. Best Hoods for Pro Gas Ranges Photo credit: Mu-2 Inc. via Houzz

26 Styles of Hoods 26 Undercabinet Hoods This is the traditional style hood. In 1986, the average power of this hood was CFM. Today it can be 2-3 times that. Yale Appliance University: Ventilation Photo credit: Aidan Design via Houzz

27 Styles of Hoods 27 Downdraft Hoods Whether it rises up or is integrated into an appliance, a downdraft vent carries heat and smoke outdoors. Downdrafts are best utilized in island applications. Since the downdraft vent has no capture area and is fighting gravity, it should be considered a secondary option. You cannot downdraft a professional cooktop as there is too much heat and smoke. Photo credit: Glenvale Kitchens via Houzz

28 Styles of Hoods 28 Downdraft Ranges Jenn-Air and sister company KitchenAid are the only companies producing a downdraft range. It is another product to be considered as a last resort with only 310 CFM. It is not built to vent large volumes of smoke, grease, and steam.

29 Styles of Hoods 29 Over-the-Range Microwave Hoods A microwave with a fan built inside. OTR s, as they are called, are designed to go over a range. However, at 310 CFM and with a rather shallow capture area, they are not designed for heavy cooking. Photo credit: Blackpool Kitchens via Houzz

30 Styles of Hoods 30 Custom Wood Hoods This has become a very popular design trend because it accentuates the surrounding cabinetry. If you are using the cabinet as your hood you will need a blower designed for this application. Many brands market a wood hood blower, which is simply the lights, filters and controls with the blower itself. Decorative Kitchen Range Hoods Photo credit: Knight Construction Design via Houzz

31 Styles of Hoods 31 Island Hoods Four-sided hoods that are placed over your kitchen island above the cooking surface. Photo credit: Ernesto Santalla PLLC via Houzz

32 32 HOW TO BUY How to choose the right venting product for your kitchen or project. Photo credit: Knight Associates / Houzz

33 Ventilation 33 How to Buy Style is truly in the eyes of the beholder. You will be happy with Best, Viking, Zephyr, Wolf or Yale in terms of aesthetics. Function is another consideration, especially if you have a professional range or like to cook a lot. Venting properly is the key. Buying a larger vent than required is not a bad idea because the cost difference is minimal. Although downdrafts open the kitchen scheme, they should be considered as a last resort. Photo credit: Andrea Shumacher Interiors via Houzz

34 Buying Strategies Wisdom of Crowds 34 Buy where you re comfortable There are tons of stores and products, but a limited number of consumers. Check review sites like Yelp, CitySearch, Google and the Better Business Bureau before you purchase. Remember, any store can sell an appliance; the biggest issues are shipping and service.

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