Even if someone just renovated it. It's like putting in a brand new bathroom with all green toilet and tub. It may be new, but it was a complete waste of effort and money. No buyer wants to pay for the new mistakes of the PO. People would rather have the typical 70's era tiny island cooktop than something brand new with that mistake. That way they don't have to feel bad about gutting the space to fix that problem. If it's a new kitchen like that, it's still a gut and a 50K price reduction and much more of a waste for the PO and buyer alike.
But the PO is who takes the biggest hit for paying for new and dysfunctional and not getting credit for any of of their wasted funds, plus taking an additional hit. Black for the fixtures would go better than bronze. Black is also a bit more contemporary usually. The higher the pop-up vent rises up the better. It will also help as a splatter shield. Any time you can get a remote or exterior blower motor, the quieter it will be, and the more likely you will be to use it.
Steven 3 years ago. Like 1 Save. Sophie Wheeler 3 years ago. Wei Wang Original Author. Helen 3 years ago. You could install an induction cooktop as those require less venting than gas.
Down drafts are not ideal but I believe there are ones that are more effective than most. Wei: You need an experienced kitchen designer; I can tell by the nature of your questions. Related Stories. Asphalt shingles, the most widely used roof material in the U. By Kit Pollard. Learn exactly what to expect during a granite installation and how to maximize your investment. Installing an island can enhance your kitchen in many ways, and with good planning, even smaller kitchens can benefit.
In the debate over how to make this feature more functional, consider more than one side. Lake Washington is visible from the island in this renovated Seattle kitchen, designed with functional zones and a deck. Keep your kitchen clean and your home's air fresh by understanding all the options for ventilating via a hood fan. Today's kitchen range hoods can look like sleek sculptures. Here's what to look for when you go shopping for one.
Mechanical problems generally only arise when island hoods are installed incorrectly. A major benefit of an island range with a range hood is its central location within the kitchen.
It provides a hub for cooking, entertaining and socializing in one of the most used rooms in the house. You don't want fumes and steam to engulf your cooking area, and a range hood ensures that you have proper ventilation. You can also install seating around your island range and hood for close, intimate meals with friends and family. Range hoods make a dramatic statement in a room and are available in a variety of sizes, colors and materials. Typical non-island ranges and hoods are usually located along exterior walls in a kitchen, leaving little room for multiple people to cook together.
Counter space is often limited, making it difficult to organize, prepare and cook in one area. With an island range and hood, you have a walk-around, rather than a linear, cooking area that's more spacious and conducive to team cooking. Installation of the hood allows you to cook, simmer, stew and fry foods just like you would with a non-island cooktop, only you have more room to move about. A disadvantage of island range hood installation is the chance that contractors and installers might botch up the procedure.
A serious mistake in range hood installation is neglecting to ensure that the exhaust duct extends outside. There are two types of hoods you can install in this situation: a ductless range hood and a ducted range hood. A ductless range hood requires no ductwork; it recirculates the air back into your kitchen through charcoal filters. These range hoods can be installed smoothly within a couple of hours or less. Check out our video below to learn how to install a ductless range hood.
Ductwork installation is a difficult project to DIY and it can cost you time and money down the line if the installation is poor. Although ductwork installation is complicated, we can make your job easier with some helpful installation tips.
Ideally, your duct should run unimpeded all the way to the exterior of your home. One of the first tasks you need to do is answer the following question: Should I vent my range hood through a wall or the roof? The location of your range will likely determine this. If you do have a choice as to where you run the ductwork, ask yourself, where is the path of least resistance? Some vent hoods can only be installed with one type of ductwork.
An island range hood must vent through the ceiling, while wall mounted hoods can vent through a wall or ceiling, depending on your kitchen setup. To get the most out of your range hood, install it with rigid ductwork.
This material is much more durable than flexible duct, which will more than likely cause problems for you within the first year of installation. For more information on choosing the right ductwork for your range hood, check out this article. The next few tips focus on maximizing the efficiency of your ducted range hood. When elbows are too close together, grease can buildup at the joints, which reduces the efficiency of your range hood. In addition, each elbow adds resistance in the duct system, so the air will slow down.
In fact, it may not make it all the way outside your home, which can result in back drafting. Backdrafting occurs when there is not enough power to send your kitchen air to the outside.
As a result, the cooking fumes seep back into the kitchen, rather than exiting outside your home. It is important to not only leave space between elbows, but also from the top of your hood to the first elbow. Otherwise, heavy amounts of grease will build up at the elbow joint over time and dramatically reduce the efficiency of your vent hood. To ensure your range hood runs as efficiently as possible, use no more than two elbows in your ductwork. More than two elbows are simply way too much resistance and the air will not flow smoothly to the outside.
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