{"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 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 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 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 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 There are several advantages to using a ducted range hood, including:<\/p>\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 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 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 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 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\nWhat is a ducted vent hood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How does a ducted range hood work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How can you tell if your range hood is ducted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the benefits and drawbacks of ducted range hoods?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of a ducted range hood (pros)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Completely remove the smoke and grease from the home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. Less grease on your walls, cabinets, and ceilings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3. Removes smelly kitchen odors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
4. No need to replace charcoal filters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
5. Keeps the kitchen and home cooler<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6. Compatible with Inline blowers that significantly reduce notice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n