{"id":6235,"date":"2022-08-27T17:28:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-27T21:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangehoodhomeland.com\/?p=6235"},"modified":"2023-04-24T21:35:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T01:35:12","slug":"what-is-a-ducted-range-hood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangehoodhomeland.com\/vent-hoods-and-chimneys\/what-is-a-ducted-range-hood\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s a Ducted Range Hood? Kitchen Vent Hoods (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are considering a new range hood<\/a>, you have probably heard the term “ducted” thrown around a lot. But what is a ducted range hood?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post will cover ducted range hoods and how they work, so you can figure out if one is right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ducted range hoods (also known as ventilating hoods) are kitchen exhaust fans that vent the air outside the home instead of filtering and recirculating it<\/strong>. They are common in both residential and commercial kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a ducted vent hood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A ducted hood, also known as a vent hood, is an exhaust fan that exhausts air outside the home via a duct<\/strong>. They are typically made of stainless steel<\/a> and can be fitted through cabinetry<\/a>, the ceiling, the wall<\/a>, or even the floors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to note that, depending on the architecture of your kitchen, you may be limited in where the ducting may be installed. Make sure you have the space to run it from your range hood to the outside. You can choose from various venting configurations if you have enough room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the hood, the ducting<\/a> may be horizontal or vertical. Island hoods must be vented through the ceiling, whereas wall hoods<\/a> can be vented through either the wall or the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How does a ducted range hood work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A ducted range hood pulls air from the kitchen and ventilates it outside the home<\/strong>. This part can include smoke and grease particles. Some particles pass through a series of filters before they enter the ductwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you tell if your range hood is ducted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Identifying whether you have a ducted hood is easy. If your home has ductwork, odds are your hood is ducted. You can also tell by removing the filters from your range hood. Finally, if you see ductwork going from your hood into the abyss<\/a>, your hood is ducted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to tell is to check whether your hood blows any air back into the kitchen when it’s on<\/strong>. If it doesn’t, it’s likely blowing air outside your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits and drawbacks of ducted range hoods?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ducted range hoods offer a variety of benefits<\/a>. However, there are some drawbacks you should consider<\/strong>. Below, we will discuss the pros and cons of a ducted hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of a ducted range hood (pros)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several advantages to using a ducted range hood, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Completely remove the smoke and grease from the home.<\/li>
  2. Less grease on your walls, cabinets, and ceilings.<\/li>
  3. It removes smelly kitchen odors.<\/li>
  4. No need to replace charcoal filters<\/a>.<\/li>
  5. It keeps the kitchen and home cooler.<\/li>
  6. Compatible with external and inline blowers<\/a> that significantly reduce notice<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Completely remove the smoke and grease from the home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Unlike ductless hoods<\/a>, which recirculate the air back into your kitchen, a ducted hood pulls smoke, oil, and unwanted particles via ductwork outside your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Less grease on your walls, cabinets, and ceilings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Your cabinets and surrounding area will stay cleaner for much longer than they would with a ductless hood because they will remove the grease and smoke before it has time to settle in your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Removes smelly kitchen odors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Ducted hoods remove strong odors from your kitchen, which is especially beneficial if you prepare Asian, Indian, or fried foods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. No need to replace charcoal filters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    You don’t need to buy charcoal filters regularly since ducted hoods use stainless steel baffle filters or mesh filters<\/a>, making ventilation hoods more cost-effective in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Keeps the kitchen and home cooler<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The heat from your burners may quickly heat the kitchen while cooking. A ducted hood can quickly and efficiently vent this hot air outside your home, keeping your kitchen cool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Compatible with Inline blowers that significantly reduce notice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Inline blowers<\/a> are installed inside your ductwork, located further from your kitchen, resulting in a much quieter kitchen when running the hood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The drawbacks of a ducted range hood (cons)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Image of a large kitchen with a ducted insert range hood inside a custom range hood. Source: enclosure neonbrand, unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Drawbacks of ducted range hoods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. It is not possible in every kitchen.<\/li>
    2. Ductwork is an extra expense.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      1. It is not possible in every kitchen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If you don’t have room in your walls or ceilings for ducting, you’ll have to make room. Unfortunately, that may involve making holes in walls, ceilings, and other areas of your home, which can be time-consuming and very expensive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. Ductwork is an extra expense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      As I said, configuring your kitchen for a ductless hood can be very expensive if you don’t already have the ducting in place. And ductwork installation service fees<\/a> will also need to be factored into your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you want even more tips and insights, check out this video called KOBE Range Hoods: What is a Ducted Range Hood?<\/em> from the KOBERangeHoods YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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