Forum Archive: Posts by: margolife

So, I’m at the point of the renovation where I need to buy all my kitchen appliances, and I’m in the process of picking out the vent hood. Yesterday I spent about an hour at Futuro Futuro’s showroom looking for a suitable hood. I found the “Concorde” design which I’m in love with (link below), but I have a dilemma.

My problem is that the company recommended that you install the hood about 26”-30” above the cook top, but I’m 5′ 11” so I imagine it being very uncomfortable to cook with a hood in your line of sight. I asked if I could have the hood at 34” – 36” above the counter, but the hood guys said that it will make a big difference in suction.

How should I approach this problem? Should I disregard the recommendations by the manufacturer and install it 34”-36” above the stove (and risk losing suction), or should I lift part of the counter with the cooktop by a few inches? I also have the option of going with a larger hood to compensate on the height (they make a 48” wide version), but the bigger hood will cost more.

Need some advice maybe from contractors, installers or just anyone who understand my concern and can share their opinions.

Concorde Hood: http://www.futurofuturo.com/wall-range-hood-WL36CONCORDE.php

Thanks in advance.

-Margo