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Under Cabinet Hood Recommendation
You bring up a good point about a shallow not being effective. When we looked at our original hood we realized that it doesn't even come close to covering the front elements. Mind you, this is the original contractor install of a 30$ fan. Sad. We've now ruled out the Broan in favour of the KitchenAid (if it will fit) or the Bosch (the more practical install).
Under Cabinet Hood Recommendation
That's a beautiful installation. It's tough to get a real sense of what it would look like installed because none of the pictures I've found show the thickness of the back and the sloping filters. I love that look.
Under Cabinet Hood Recommendation
Like some other posters I've found very little in actual reviews about vent hoods. Chowhound has been the most useful place but some of the recommendations are a little advanced. We're replacing our under cabinet 1991 vent in our condo and have narrowed our selection to 4 candidates. 1) Bosch DUH30252UC (400cfm), 2) Broan Allure 111 (300cfm/430cfm boost), 3) Boran Elite E66130SSAG (330cfm/500cfm boost) and 4) KitchenAid KHTU705ssss Architect (600cfm).
We were impressed with the Bosch contruction, and CFM of the KitchenAid (but not the slider control buttons; they seem cheap). the two Broan seem quite but both have single fans. The Bosch has dual fans. Is there any advantage to single or dual fans over the other. Also, we have 5" duct work with 2 90 degree angles and a 20 foot run to the outside wall. We have a basic electric range that we cook a lot of fish on.
If anyone has experience with these units, I would love to hear your experience with them. Are the Bosch and KitchenAid quite? And what about the KitchenAid slider control...any issues? Is 600cfm too much for 5' duct or is it needed because of the long run?
Thanks for your input.
Archetypemusic
