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Top Cooktop and Range Hood Pairings
Understanding the Importance of Kitchen Ventilation
Choosing the Right Range Hood for Your Cooktop
Many home cooks don’t realize that the range hood is one of the most important appliances in the kitchen. Not only does it prevent odors and grease from spreading through your home, but it also prevents you from breathing in smoke and other potentially harmful fumes. A quality cooktop with exhaust fan is essential if anyone who has a respiratory condition. Even people with healthy lungs can protect their health with a range hood.
Buying the range hood that’s compatible with your cooking appliance takes some knowledge, but thankfully, we’re here to help! This guide will help you find the ideal cooktop with range hood for your home.
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Our experts have paired the best range hoods with cooktops of compatible power and size for a winning combination of ventilation and performance. From gas to induction, this list includes a duo for every type of kitchen and cook.
KitchenAid® 36'' Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop
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This beautiful gas cooktop by KitchenAid is a must-see for home cooks that demand near-professional-grade performance. The five burners give you plenty of space to spread out while preparing different sides and meals. The largest burner fires up to 20,000 BTU while the simmer burner reaches 6,000 BTU, providing a full range of heat output for every recipe. The full-width cast iron grates are easy to remove to clean the cooktop below.
⭐Featured KitchenAid KCGS556ESS Review:
“I upgraded from an electric cooktop to this gas cooktop, and I am so happy that I did! It looks so much more substantial and the gas is strong and easy to control the heat.”
Pair it with: KitchenAid® 42'' Stainless Steel Island Mount Hood
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Pair our best KitchenAid gas cooktop pick with this stylish cooktop exhaust fan. It can handle a maximum burner output of 65,000 BTUs and is designed to work with any 30-inch or 36-inch cooktop or stove with four fan speed settings. This range hood for gas cooktop setups is designed to automatically turn on whenever you are cooking for hands-free ventilation when you need it.
⭐Featured KitchenAid KVIB602DSS Review:
“We love the look this hood gives our kitchen. Hangs beautifully and is very elegant. Works very well. I cook a lot, and this takes care of all the unwanted aroma.”
GE Profile™ 30" Black/Stainless Built-In Induction Cooktop
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Consider this GE Profile induction cooktop if you prefer cooking over an induction cooktop. It includes four heating elements in various sizes, including two that sync together. The Chef Connect system is designed to sync with a compatible GE Profile kitchen ventilation unit for automatic heat and odor removal. Together with other perks like guided cooking, a built-in timer, and Wi-Fi connectivity, this induction cooktop allows you to do more than a traditional cooktop.
Pair with: GE Profile™ Universal 30" Stainless Steel Telescopic Downdraft System
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If you don’t have a lot of overhead space for an exhaust fan, this downdraft model is the perfect solution. It pulls fumes and smoke down into the vent system and then tucks behind a cooktop when it’s done for a no-clutter presentation. This range hood for induction cooktop filters the air at 500 CFM with adjustable speed settings to suit all types of recipes.
Whirlpool® 30" Stainless Steel Electric Cooktop
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This electric cooktop by Whirlpool is a practical and affordable option that fits virtually every kitchen layout. The beauty is in the details, starting with the strategically placed controls on the right-hand side, so you don’t have to reach over hot surfaces to adjust them. With five heating zones and FlexHeat dual radiant technology, this cooktops has all the essentials for creating a great meal.
Pair with: Whirlpool® 30" Stainless Steel Range Hood with Dishwasher-Safe Full-Width Grease Filters
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Sleek and slim, this undercabinet range hood doesn’t steal the show, but it provides the right amount of ventilation for electric cooktops and ranges. The motor reaches 265 CFM and is made to support small cooktops. It also runs at an impressively quiet 65 dBA, so you can still hold conversations while cooking. Added task lights are the perfect touch of convenience every household needs while preparing meals.
Thermador® 36" Stainless Steel Masterpiece® Star® Natural Gas Cooktop
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Known for the iconic Pedestal Star Burners, Thermador brings the power of commercial-grade cooking into the home with cooking appliances like this gas cooktop. The central burner reaches 16,000 BTUs for quick sears and boils. Made of top materials, including sealed burners and continuous grates, this masterpiece is everything avid cooks want in a cooking setup.
Pair with: Thermador® Masterpiece® 42" Stainless Steel Island Wall Hood
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Turn your cooktop into a 2 piece kitchen appliance set with this island ventilation hood. The Noise Control Deluxe™ system reduces noise levels by up to 50% compared to island range hoods without it. This cooktop range hood also syncs with a compatible Thermador cooking appliance for automatic operation while cooking, complete with a max of 600 CFMs—plenty for a standard 30” cooktop or for cooking appliances with up to 60,000 BTUs of heat output.
Understanding the Importance of Kitchen Ventilation
The value of kitchen ventilation cannot be underestimated. A range hood pulls smoke and fumes out of the air, keeping your home clean and making it easier to breathe. Plus, range hoods can also remove grease and odors from the air, contributing to a cleaner cooking environment overall.
What Are CFMs?
There is a science to choosing a cooktop with range hood. The first thing you need to check is the power level, which is measured in CFMs. CFM stands for cubic feet for minute. It’s the measurement amount of air a range hood completely moves in a room for every minute.
Experts recommend using 100 CFM for every 10,000 BTU on gas cooktops. For example, if all the combined burners on a gas cooking appliance reach 50,000 BTU, then you would need a ventilation system that reaches 500 CFM. For electric and induction cooking, a good rule of thumb is to look for range hoods with at least 300 CFM.
Choosing a Range Hood Size
The next step is to ensure your ventilation system is wide enough for your cooktop. This ensures you have enough kitchen cooking ventilation along with power. Your range hood should be at least as wide as your cooktop and ideally three inches wider on each side. Here is a useful chart for choosing the right size exhaust fan over cooktop setups:
- 30” cooktops need a 36-inch range hood
- 36” cooktops need a 42 -inch range hood
- 42” cooktops need a 48-inch range hoods
- 48” cooktops need a 54-inch range hoods
What is the Minimum Clearance for a Range Hood?
Finally, consider range hood clearance. Be sure to place your range hood between 24 inches and 30 inches above your cooktop for it to work effectively without getting in your way. To measure range hood height, start at a cooktop’s surface and measure up to the end of the range hood cutout.
Choosing the Right Range Hood for Your Cooktop
The answer to do you have to have ventilation for a cooktop is always yes. Kitchen ventilation is essential for safety and for the health of your family. There are plenty of range hood styles to choose from depending on your kitchen layout and personal design styles. Here are a few options to consider.
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➕Wall Mount Range Hoods
One of the largest range hood options, wall mount kitchen ventilation is great for making a statement and for providing enough venting for larger cooking appliances and gas appliances.
➕ Island Range Hoods
Island range hoods are great for kitchens that have a center workstation with a cooking appliance installed. In most cases, these models are ducted, so be sure your kitchen has compatible ductwork or plan to budget for one made.
➕Range Hood Inserts
The sleekest option out of range hood styles, range hood inserts work best with smaller cooking appliances or cooking setups with lower heat output. Additionally, if you want a more subtle look in the kitchen, an range hood insert is a good option to consider.
➕ Under Cabinet Range Hoods
These are designed to be tucked under your cabinets. Under cabinet range hoods create a subtle ventilation look in the kitchen and are also some of the most affordable kitchen ventilation solutions.
➕ Downdraft Range Hoods
Downdraft range hoods are the latest variation on kitchen ventilation aimed for settings where minimalism is cherished. While they don’t have the highest CMF ratings, downdraft range hoods are ideal for electric and induction cooking setups.
The classic duo of a cooktop and range hood provides plenty of performance and power designed to keep up with today’s ambitious home cooks. What’s even better is the selection of styles on the market means upgrading your cooking setup with a 2-piece cooktop and range hood set also means giving your kitchen a dose of style. Explore our top picks and a full selection of top-rated cooktops and kitchen ventilation in the Pacific Northwest at one of our Albert Lee Puget Sound appliance store near you today!
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