Not long ago installed a brand new kitchen in my home and replaced that early 80's kitchen we had. The previous range hood was 'recirculated' and we live in a colder climate and we constantly had a damp kitchen window and mold. Been researching these past few days about range hoods and what not and your info plus other stuff i have read and listened to has been wonderful. I'm commenting on your clip because of it being simply explained with 'pictures' so to speak so a big thanks. Oh and a G'day from Down under 👍
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, much appreciated!
@lindamack89745 ай бұрын
This was hugely informative and confirmed my decision to install a vented range hood in my kitchen reno. Your clear, concise explanations and your strong preference for vented models along with the "why" sold me on seeking a vented model. Many thanks!
@gitanrakhra85478 ай бұрын
Thank you! Our home was built without a vented hood and its something we'd like to change. Your video is very helpful!
@lindacgrace2973 Жыл бұрын
The best KZfaq channel about air quality and practical, detailed information on how to achieve high quality indoor air is "Home Performance," with Corbett and Grace Lunsford. I agree - "recirculating" range hoods simply magnify IAQ problems. One issue you did not mention is that steam with trapped volatile organic compounds (which is what a recirculating range hood pumps into your house at high speed) is an ideal medium for culturing viruses and bacteria. This is especially problematic in a cold climate where the house is shut up tight for six months out of the year. Love your content. Always great information - keep up the good work!
@bonniefields1317 Жыл бұрын
Please! Turn off the annoying music!
@Cigarettebreak2876 ай бұрын
Right, sometimes less is more.
@rodineblair25843 ай бұрын
And i don't care about his trip to koala either annoying😂
@janicetribbiani7535Ай бұрын
@@rodineblair2584Then don’t watch. Duh
@ryansoo4000 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Another critical dimension to keep in mind is the depth of the range hood. Most manufacturers today are putting the most powerful burners at the front of the range or cooktop and some of those pro-style range burners can produce up to 30000 BTU’s per burner (gas ranges and cooktops can produce even more BTU’s per burner than electric or induction models) so it is very important to have the range hood extend out from the wall at least 24” in order to fully cover the entire range or cooktop so it can capture all the cooking fumes.
@bobbygetsbanned6049 Жыл бұрын
Yup basically every range manufacturer only puts high powered burners in front, then all the range hoods don't extend past 22". Makes for a super fun time figuring out how to not fill the house with smoke.
@trishmauney4200Ай бұрын
Great video! Very informative and the inserted diagrams/drawings were very helpful.
@andrewburris17675 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m a carnivore and my wife is a vegetarian-she’s tired of the meat cooking odors coming from our recirculating range. Looking into going vented!
@mackfar2710 ай бұрын
Yes, finally! The video I've been searching for. Finally!
@ryansoo4000 Жыл бұрын
One of the comments made famous by a well-known building scientist is: "A recirculating range hood is exactly like a recirculating toilet". Do everything you can to vent to the outdoors.
@SSchithFoo Жыл бұрын
No
@mavisjones4750 Жыл бұрын
I had planned to go vented when I did my remodel. The remodel ended up costing more than I had initially planned, so I decided to save money where I could which included me nixing the vented hood, which would have added about 2000 more to the reno.
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 Жыл бұрын
$2000! 😮 I installed mine myself in my 1984 kitchen The smells in the upstairs from the downstairs kitchen were driving me bonkers
@millieh.-nyc6537 Жыл бұрын
This was really educational. Thank you for this information. Be well.
@BigDaddyMuddzy Жыл бұрын
Great video. We have an old house (late 1800s) so ours isn't tight. Our plan in our kitchen remodel is to add a 36in L.P. gas cooktop (70k BTU) with a vented hood but nothing is simple in these old houses. We also have a wood burning fireplace in our kitchen. And we want the fireplace to be either wood burning or a vented gas log fireplace (open firebox, not an insert). We can make an 8in duct for the vented hood work (barely). But, code requires air makeup for a hood that draws over 400 cfm. So we either stay at 400cfm, which is less air flow draw than is recommended for 70btu gas stove, or we try to find a place for make-up air ductwork and access to the fan. That last requirement is a real problem due to clearances and obstructions. On top of all of this, we aren't sure if the wood or gas fireplace will be impacted by the vent hood (with or without make-up air source) and negatively impact our kitchen with fumes or ash. We are considering a recirculating hood due to our situation. Thoughts?
@nsudatta-roy81542 ай бұрын
It's been a yr since your comment, but you can do your make-up air directly at the HVAC unit. Just determine the point at which you can pull in the air. You can use a damper to control make-up air flow.
@pointnozzleaway5 ай бұрын
This.......answered ALOT of questions !! 👍
@steffikim42283 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very useful video and well explained. Wonder if you have the video for the best range (vented) range hood.
@faust937 ай бұрын
Very informative video ! I never knew vented hoods doesn’t need regular charcoal filter replacement
@MariannaOlsen6 ай бұрын
Very helpful and useful introduction. Thanks
@mikerudd49434 ай бұрын
My rabbit hole consists of should I use a 42 in vented for my new 36 or....stick with the 36 in. Both efficiency and appearance play a role
@Card_Crazed Жыл бұрын
I currently have a recirculation vent... if we get to a kitchen reno, we're hoping to vent out, as the joists run the correct way, so there's no cutting of joists.
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 nice job doing the homework to figure that out ahead of time
@nathapeele1464Ай бұрын
VERY informative! Thank you!
@ojertycnan3 ай бұрын
I like the music. Calmed me down after a stressful day at work!
@prawinbk85999 ай бұрын
Nice one, exactly the video I was looking for ages.. Thank you,
@nanair6294 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you for making it!
@1mustangsally6 ай бұрын
I switched to a ventless hood because I live in a condo with a neighbour who smokes marijuana and it was coming down my stovepipe. Until we can prove it's her, I needed a quick fix.
@nathanielkunsman69173 ай бұрын
Thank you making this!
@Danarchist8029 ай бұрын
So how many turns is too many? Also, could I vent into a garage? That would mean only one 90°. If I must reach outside, 2 90°'s and probably 15 feet straight to get outside.
@Danarchist8029 ай бұрын
House is not air tight as it was built in the 70's. I would not think pulling air in would be crucial.
@Obtuse945 ай бұрын
Recirculating and downdraft hoods are better than nothing, but just barely. Do it right and vent outside. Especially, if you are going through the effort of a reno.
@donnapetralia82388 ай бұрын
Great video! Informative and well done. Any comments about the overall functionality of "convertible" hoods? To install a cabinet and ducting to vent in my 1939 lathe & plaster home is going to be pricey, so I'm considering installing a convertible for now and doing the duct work later.
@mslindadoll Жыл бұрын
My next kitchen will be in a townhouse.....and I do not believe that venting the exhaust will be an option. Which has me seriously bummed. I'm planning on induction cooktop and I don't do much in the way of cooking (I'm more of a baker) but I find between the science and the aestetiques(sp?) statement hood.....I'm still at sea. Thanks for the guidelines.....it will help me to narrow the options.
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
There will probably be an option to vent, it just might not be the most preferred. If you aren’t a big stir fry or grilling cook, you can cheat the system a little.
@jesuisdjestina81688 ай бұрын
I don't see the point in recirculating hood((( isn't it better to just open the windows while cooking?)
@susanbartone1347 Жыл бұрын
My under cabinet range hood is against the wall. I don't see any duct work (if it is there, it is in the wall). On the corresponding outside wall, I do not see a vent. Could a vent be in my crawlspace? On the roof? Not sure. Maybe I have a recirculating range hood. Totally clueless how to figure this out.
@richardreger60265 ай бұрын
Got same problem was gonna try change myself. Guess get a pro
@engchoontan8483 Жыл бұрын
IF you have choices... Dry kitchen is ... Wet kitchen is ... Air-ducting of buildings are to be modified to replace the hard to clean false-ceiling and cornices. Suction with Y-shape(pneumatic tools vaccuum attachment concept, spray painting bottle concept)-ducting avoids dirty exhaust fan-blades... santa-clause hollow non-supporting column is arc-furnance as bottom igniter, to oven to pizza to room heater to exhaust chimney... Garden-patio huge-shed of 2 medium sheds(small building) attached to main-building(small house) air-locked kitchen and air-locked(breakfast)dining seperated by (interior) expensive slide-fold doors and walls are expensive slide-fold doors and connection to existing downgraded kitchen to dry kitchen is ... sheltered fire-break ceiling-walls shoe-mats... Just buy everything.?
@engchoontan8483 Жыл бұрын
Dinner usually need the other area for preparation... kitchen island concept have no overtaking and bypass lanes (dangerous when carrying pots of viscous liquids)
@joelcompala5498Ай бұрын
Do you have to have the duct cleaned?
@chrissygotthetouchdown6579 Жыл бұрын
Great information ! Thank you for sharing
@Bladecutter11 ай бұрын
What tracks or races are people enjoying with this car?
@gordonmack99487 ай бұрын
I am trying to stop the steam in my kitchen, can a recirculate Hood take out the steam with filters?
@Yellowjacket19776 ай бұрын
I'm planning to install a vented 36" Range Hood. I'll need to go straight up into the attic about 3', then make a 90-degree turn and run about 10' to the outside wall. Is 10' too far to make that vent work properly? Should my 10' pipe be level, or should it have a slight upward pitch?
@stevelopez372Ай бұрын
Vent to outside when possible. They have yet devise a filter, charcoal or otherwise to keep your house from smelling like fish. That’s if you like fish. Lol. Been there done that. The extra expense is worth it. Your nose will thank you.
@SirGooga9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Why are lower CFM hoods so hard to find??
@TX-Kimi-2-GA Жыл бұрын
Thanks for some great info!
@ps4402 Жыл бұрын
I will be remodeling a galley kitchen in our condo. Built in 1925, on the ground floor, so cant vent up. The current layout has a gas range on the outside wall with a vented hood. A far superior layout would mean installing the new 30" induction cooktop on the inside wall with a recirculating vent. Do you think this is a bad trade-off? Induction does not produce as much heat, and I don't fry anything.
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
Check your local area for building codes, but I would generally aim for the better layout if possible.
@klemlyn Жыл бұрын
Hi, Really helpful thanks. Do you have any comments about noise reduction? We are definitely going vented and wonder about whether to have an onboard or offboard motor. Is difference in dB worthwhile or do we just get an onboard one with a low dB rating? The flow rate information and design considerations were particularly useful.
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
We have used both options. The attic mounted, or garage housed blowers do typically reduce some of the sound in kitchen.
@iposttvshows Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. I do have a question though. I have a 1923 craftsman 770 sq ft. There is no hood / fan etc above the stove. The smoke alarm is in the hallway right outside of the kitchen and is set off quite easily. The stove is on the inside wall with 9 ft ceilings, so in order to vent it out, it would have to go up to the attic, across and to the exterior wall. That would be a lot of expensive work. The only reason for me to add a hood is to alleviate the smoke alarm going off so easily. Would a ventless hood help with this issue? Thank you!
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
It may or it may not. That’s quite hard to know without trying. You can also vent a stove out the roof if it’s a much shorter/easier run. We always try and vent outdoors before considering a recirc option.
@iposttvshows Жыл бұрын
@@hsdesignstudio thank you. There's an attic so it's not any shorter to vent out and I would worry about risking the integrity of the roof if it's done wrong since I don't know how old it is, only that it's at least 21 years old. Thank you for your reply.
@dustinwatkins78436 ай бұрын
Whoever renovated the kitchen before we moved in decided a recirculating vent with no filters whatsoever was the best option. Seems entirely pointless but I guess it was *cheap*...
@user-kv1ro9rn2s11 ай бұрын
What do I do if my stove sits on an inside (connecting wall to office) and I am unable to vent outside and if I place the vent tot he ceiling, it'll vent into the attic?
@janicetribbiani7535Ай бұрын
You continue the ductwork up to the roof.
@yaelluck6730 Жыл бұрын
I just installed the 66 inch wolf island hood. I have a gas cook top but when cooking there’s a lot of drafting. Not sure what to do. Had a HVAC guy do the duct system. Any suggestions? Is it normal to have a lot of drafting?
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
By drafting, do you mean pulling air from other rooms? Did you install a makeup fan in another room that pulls in an equal amount of air?
@toddd74448 ай бұрын
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@Tally472 күн бұрын
didn't see your top choice
@joeshmoe78995 ай бұрын
Smoking is bad. That includes using a recirculating hood.
@BossyBossy20236 ай бұрын
Turn off the goddamn music man , literally I am not listening to this video because of the music it’s very very very annoying
@robinwidman20957 ай бұрын
Great video except for the music.
@artkyger34255 ай бұрын
Venting not needed at all unless cooking A LOT !!!
@bodinian3 ай бұрын
Very wrong. The oils deposit on everything in the room and make them sticky. Try repainting a kitchen with the exact same paint after 5 years of unvented cooking and look at the difference in color.
@melaniekeeling7462 Жыл бұрын
OMG, this is s big one.
@melaniekeeling7462 Жыл бұрын
I have never had a "ventilated" kitchen since I left my parents' house. In Spain, they slap on a vent-a-hood, but with no connection to anything like an extractor. The old buildings had built-in ventilation draughts, which have, of course, been subsequently destroyed in the name of progress.
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
It really depends on where you live and the type of house for sure. In many cases old kitchens had just a general vent for the entire room.
@KYoss685 ай бұрын
Yes, of course vented. You don't want to be breathing recirculated hood air.
@Mstatabouare11 ай бұрын
Hi! Where is your business?
@hsdesignstudio11 ай бұрын
Hi! Our physical location is Edmonton, Alberta. However, we work right across the globe. Feel free to reach out to me at designstudio@thehomestud.com
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 Жыл бұрын
5:16 Flexduct 😮? isn't it against code
@hsdesignstudio Жыл бұрын
Depends on where you are- many places, totally fine under certain circumstances.
@christinelu794911 ай бұрын
We are going to do this in a few days. You can use semi-flex duct. The 550 cpm microwave manufacturer recommends 6” round duct but we end up using 4” cause we simply don’t have room for 6”. It’s a short distance out so we hope it’s still sufficient enough.
@pearlperlitavenegas202311 ай бұрын
@@christinelu7949 You can do what you want, me I always try to do Best Practice since this is my forever home I did mine 5 rigid pipe got most supplies from home depot good luck
@bodinian3 ай бұрын
@@christinelu7949 that cuts air flow by a lot if you do the math. Find a way to get the recommended duct size now so you don't have regrets later.
@lawpilot85262 ай бұрын
6/11/2024 - how can you include such unintelligent communication as “from a few hundred to several thousand” in an otherwise intelligent exposition? Try Something intelligent like $200-$3000?
@hsdesignstudio2 ай бұрын
I’m going to answer this to help other people, even though you could have phrased this far more politely. Construction and costs have a huge range because geography impacts price as much as material and labour. Whether I say it as words or a number, it rings true either way.
@lawpilot85262 ай бұрын
6/11/2024 - no it doesn’t ring true either way. Where would you cash a check written for a “few” dollars? how about a check for “several” dollars? nowhere! Because those terms are meaningless, they convey no information whatsoever. If you don’t know the numbers, just don’t allude to cost. But in fact, the numbers are well known to people like you who are in the business. You can give a range just like I suggested. It could be $200-$3000, or $500-$1000.