Forum Archive: Posts by: daycare203

I need professional advice on a range hood decision. I am absolutely in lust with this Italian range hood and my contractor told me that I shouldn’t get it because it wont perform well with my stove. My stove is 30″ (4 burners) and this hood is 26″. I have read several threads here on GardenWeb that it is mandatory to go with an exact size hood or larger for best performance. However, I want this specific design, it’s gorgeous and there’s absolutely nothing even close to it that I was able to find. I don’t cook a lot and I don’t fry or steam. Can someone please reassure me that going with a 26″ in hood will be okay for my 30″ stove, considering my “non-pro” cooking habits.