San Francisco Bay Area - How to vent a range in front of a window? Going from a 44 inch cut out to a 30 inch range? Help!

by Amanda Wilmoth

How to vent a range in front of a window? Going from a 44 inch cut out to a 30 inch range? Help!

I've entered the planning stages of the inevitable kitchen remodel. So... aside from the obviously ugly poor decision of the last owners to apply plaid wallpaper to the cabinet facing, the solid wood original cabinets are still in play, properly function, and are wonderfully solid. Those stay and in their original layout. They will be refinished and get new counter tops. EVERYthing else changes. I cook a lot. And, many of my choices will revolve around the range. Currently, I have a consignment 36" restaurant grade Garland range that I've been cooking on for about a year. Too big, too impractical, too non functioning. And heats up the kitchen like an inferno. Looks cool. That's all. It's gotta go. Going in with new appliances and need a clever way to vent the range. Note: it sits in front of a window, the ceilings are 11 ft high, and the original cabinetry spans the top of the window opening. Any suggestions?

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onthefence This seems to come up periodically and is generally viewed as not a great idea - for a variety of reasons. Safety is #1 and keeping the window even remotely clean is #2.

Here is one thread on the issue. http://www.houzz.com/discussions/341975/New-Kitchen-and-saving-window

Is there ANY other place in the kitchen a range can be placed?

3 months ago · Like

onthefence That being said, I have seen a few photos of this being done. Here's an example.

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3 months ago · Like

lefty47 HI -- A lot of pro chefs now are big on induction cooking . For a vent you could use a pop up down draft vent then you won't need to have a big range hood hanging down . And they are the perfect thing for a stove in front of a window

3 months ago · Like ·

Amanda Wilmoth As you can see, there are two windows to contend with. The house is a 1910 Craftsman style kit home. The range has always been in front of the window and the sink is in front of the other. Opposite the pictured walls, are the pantry and the kitchen entrance(pictured below). Moving the range really isn't an option when you factor in the only other applicable place is where the fridge has to go. Sad, but true. Luckily, there are 14 inches from the countertop level to the window sill. I will be reworking the cabinetry to fill the space from 44 inches to 30 inches. Probably adding two spice pull out cabinets on the sides of the range. Then, going in with a 30 inch slide in unit. Since the counter top will be new it will appear to be a seamless transition. It will be a composite type and made to fit. Was wondering if it would be possible to install a downdraft type vent behind the range. Similar to those used on a kitchen island. Or maybe a downdraft vent to the side of the range? Or possibly do a fan recessed above the stove with no hood, though I'd question its ability to pull from that distance. I don't plan on ever using a window covering of any kind and I'm not really concerned about it catching on fire. I, honestly, like the natural light that the window provides for cooking and the view. What's your thoughts on downdrafts?