I am away today, but there is yet a new factory rebate program just published. Labor Day and Memorial seem like big promotional periods these days. This may be true nationally, but in New England, people are never home.
So when I return, we will delve into some decent buys for September.
Can't believe summer is over
Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Islands....Hoods
Flash back to the 1980s(back when I was cool...sort of)
At that point of time, if you wanted to purchase an overhead hood, Broan and Nutone were the only manufacturers. The Nutone version was called a chuck wagon hood evoking the high styles of the early 50s. Broan wasn't much better.
Then in the 90s the Europeans exported beautiful hoods. They became functional focal points in the kitchen...Have a look(most of these are wall mounted, but there are similar products designed for island)
A couple of pointers:
1. Ventilation is CFM and capture. Size the hood properly for what you are cooking
2. Check ceiling heights...Duct extensions can be super expensive
At that point of time, if you wanted to purchase an overhead hood, Broan and Nutone were the only manufacturers. The Nutone version was called a chuck wagon hood evoking the high styles of the early 50s. Broan wasn't much better.
Then in the 90s the Europeans exported beautiful hoods. They became functional focal points in the kitchen...Have a look(most of these are wall mounted, but there are similar products designed for island)
A couple of pointers:
1. Ventilation is CFM and capture. Size the hood properly for what you are cooking
2. Check ceiling heights...Duct extensions can be super expensive
Labels:
Hoods,
LED Lighting,
Ventilation
Venting...Downdrafts
As we have said in previous posts, islands have become popular with the merging of kitchen and dining area into one room. People not only cook, but also live in the kitchen. This shift in lifestyle has changed ventilation considerably.
Most consumers want their cooking products in the island. They can face their guests while entertaining or keep a more watchful eye on the kids while playing. There are two ways to vent an island properly: downdraft or overhead hood. We will focus on the downdraft for today.
The advantage of a downdraft is simple. It disappears. There are a number of choices with my favorites being Best, Broan and Electrolux. The actual CFM(cubic feet per minute) can range from 500-1000.
Unfortunately, a downdraft can never handle alot of smoke, heat and/or grease. It simply doesn't have the capture area. Ventilation is after all capture and CFM.
A couple of tips:
1. Downdrafts are for basic, not professional cooking only
2. Consider an induction cooktop. It is faster than gas and emits much less heat.
3. For heavier cooking consider an overhead hood
Most consumers want their cooking products in the island. They can face their guests while entertaining or keep a more watchful eye on the kids while playing. There are two ways to vent an island properly: downdraft or overhead hood. We will focus on the downdraft for today.
The advantage of a downdraft is simple. It disappears. There are a number of choices with my favorites being Best, Broan and Electrolux. The actual CFM(cubic feet per minute) can range from 500-1000.
Unfortunately, a downdraft can never handle alot of smoke, heat and/or grease. It simply doesn't have the capture area. Ventilation is after all capture and CFM.
A couple of tips:
1. Downdrafts are for basic, not professional cooking only
2. Consider an induction cooktop. It is faster than gas and emits much less heat.
3. For heavier cooking consider an overhead hood
Labels:
Best,
Cooktop,
Electrolux,
Energy Tip,
Gas Cooking.,
Hoods,
Induction,
Professional,
Ranges,
Ventilation
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