A recirculating range hood is a great addition to any kitchen. There are many benefits to using a recirculating range hood but we don’t suggest using recirculating range hood in every single situation. I will tell you when you should use a recirculating range hood and you will understand why to use only recirculating range hoods at that time.
When you should use a recirculating range hood?
When it comes to recirculating range hoods, there are four main scenarios in which you should consider using one.
The first scenario is when you have an island cooktop. Because island cooktops don’t have an exterior wall to vent to as you are seeing in the picture above, a recirculating range hood is your best bet.
The second scenario is when you have a cooktop that’s located in the corner of the kitchen. In this case, you may not be able to vent to the outside at all, so a recirculating range hood is again your best option.
The third scenario is when you simply don’t want to drill any holes in your walls or ceiling. Recirculating range hoods don’t require any exterior venting, so they’re perfect for renters or anyone who doesn’t want to make any permanent changes to their homes.
Finally, you are living in a rented house. Your owner of the house doesn’t allow you to drill in his wall. In this case also, the recirculating range hood should be the best choice for you.
Why you should use the recirculating range hood in these situations only?
Ranges were first ventilated via range hoods in 1926 by Theodore R. N. Gerdes, who patented an invention for ventilating them. Employing a fan to collect the escaping fumes to vent out them was Gerdes’s inspiration for the device.
So you can easily understand that range hoods were made to vent out the fumes, odors, and greases produced from cooking. That is the aim of a range hood. But there are several scenarios to use a range hood that I have already told above. Ductless range hoods were actually invented to overcome the problems that arise when using traditional range hoods in these scenarios.
So, I will suggest using recirculating range hood only when you face these problems.
Conclusion
Recirculating range hoods have many benefits that make them a great choice for any kitchen. They are more energy efficient, they don’t require ductwork, and they are less expensive than other options. When deciding if a recirculating range hood is right for your kitchen, consider the size of your kitchen and the type of cooking you do.
Steven Perez is an interior designer who specially works with kitchens. He has done several jobs of kitchen renovation and design. Now he enjoys his life by traveling the planet and testing the beauty of nature. But he created this website so that he can be with the people who need the kitchen related helps.