What are the different types of hood vents?
Here are the types of range hoods to consider.
- Undercabinet Hoods. These mount under the bottom of a wall cabinet.
- Wall-Chimney Hoods. Wall-chimney hoods work where there are no cabinets over the range and mount with exposed vent stacks on the wall to vent to the outside.
- Island Hoods.
- Downdraft Hood.
- Ductless Hoods.
What is a Type 1 hood?
Type 1 hoods are designed to be used with appliances that produce greasy by- products and smoke created while cooking. Type 1 hoods primarily deal with the removal of grease particles from the air they are often referred to as Grease Hoods.
Does a pizza oven need to be under a hood?
If you have a pizza oven in your commercial kitchen, it requires some type of ventilation. Some pizza ovens need a ventilation system that can exhaust grease and oil vapors as well as heat and condensation. Other ovens only need kitchen ventilation hoods for heat and moisture.
Which Hood is best?
Our Top Picks
- Best Overall. Hauslane | Chef Series PS18 Under Cabinet Range Hood.
- Best Bang For The Buck. Broan-NuTone 413004 Non-Ducted Ductless Range Hood.
- Best For Kitchen Island. Cosmo 668ICS750 30 in.
- Best Convertible. CIARRA CAS75502 Glass Vent Hood.
- Best Wall Mount. Cosmo 63175S 30 in.
- Best For Gas Stove.
What’s the difference between a type 2 and a type 1 Hood?
To get a free hood cleaning quote from a local pro, click here. Type II Hoods are equipped to handle heat, steam, vapor, odors and moisture from appliances that do not produce grease. For example, Type 2 hoods are used to exhaust the excess heat produced by ovens and commercial dishwashers.
What are the different types of vent hoods?
There are essentially two main types of commercial vent hoods that are used – Type 1 and Type 2. The major difference between the two types is that Type 1 commercial hoods are equipped to handle grease removal from the air, while Type 2 hoods are designed for use in commercial kitchens without grease producing…
What does a type 2 condensate Hood do?
The Type 2 Condensate Hood is designed with a full perimeter gutter and drain to capture the condensation from steam that is exhausted. These types of hoods are used to clear the air from excess heat and moisture and help to create a more comfortable work environment.
Why do you need a type I ventilation hood?
Type I ventilation hoods are required to be installed above cooking equipment that produce grease or smoke. They are specifically designed to remove condensation, heat, smoke, and grease and oil-laden vapors produced by cooking. They are commonly referred to as grease hoods and it is required for these hood ducts to be fully welded.