Can vouch for this. Customer Im a function over form gal considering putting a big overhead vent for this reason. Such helpful information, Ashley. Please feel free to visit our website (links above), or give us a call at (800) 230-3565 for a personalized consultation. 4. Any reason to not keep it simple and take the duct work under the floor and exit it out the back wall of my kitchen to vent under my back deck flooring? I also ended up printing out the complete installation instructions. Anyone know if this would work with a different brand blower eso one that doesnt cost $700?!? My plan is to have the blower installed under the cabinet/floor (we will have a finished basement). We wanted the extra space in the island, the only thing is dong that required a 10" venting pipe. He has helped me with my project which is being installed currently. Thank you so much this is so helpful. I have nowhere to vent out without major reconstruction that I just cant add to the to do list. If'd like some picture please give me your email address and I'll be happy to send along what some pictures. The only other option would be to change my kitchen layout and move the cooktop more centered in front of the barstool area then we could vent out the back into the blower and then turn down into the floor and turn to run to the exterior vent. Their documentation is very good. Had been on budget constraint, and an island kitchen with electric stove. Induction cooktop & downdraft - wall oven below? A giant overhead Im sure would be better. They explained the differences and said that the 2019 models could vent directly down without some of the DIY fixes you might have read about. Helpful Links Trying to figure out difference of flex vs inline blower. Large pots of water take a bit longer but I'm rather have that then a hood fan, we've adjusted fine, we've had it for about 6 months now.. Also not sure what kind of range you are using but we have the glass slide in, so there was a gap between the downdraft and the stove. These Best hoods are concealed with the touch of a button keeping your kitchens open concept and beautiful sightlines. The other thing is the Downdraft is explained to have a safety feature that it will stop coming down if something is in the way like a pot handle, i tried it and this feature has never worked, i haven't had an issue but i was just testing the options it said it had and this one didn't comply. However, at the time I called technical support for Cattura (Best) and they were super easy to reach and very helpful. Yes they did remove the cooktop but that is a very easy thing. (pictured models listed below) 36" Acqualina Glass Island http://www.futurofuturo.com/island-range-hood-IS36ACQUA-GLS.php 36" Venice Island http://www.futurofuturo.com/island-range-hood-IS36VENICE.php 36" Jupiter Glass Island http://www.futurofuturo.com/island-range-hood-IS36JUPITER-GLS.php 36" Streamline W Island http://www.futurofuturo.com/island-range-hood-IS36STREAM-WHT.php These are just a few examples from our collection of 200+ range hood models. Can anyone please comment on using the Dacor Downdraft and Dacor 36 inch Pro Range? And if you dont align them perfectly, the front panel wont sit fully flush and will get horribly scratched as it retracts. This happened to me. Were remodeling and would prefer a wall oven under a cooktop for a variety of reasons but and are trying to keep the cabinet depth as tight as possible. Could we just vent directly outside? You have to just dive into the cattura manuals and also thoroughly investigate your framing structures to know if and where you can run the vent. @shaun_osborne do check with the latest Cattura specs. Thank you! No one knows how to install it here so we are trying to be as knowledgeable as possible. landrillo2, did you ever hear an explanation of the difference between the flex blower and an in-line blower? They are all pretty bad performers when compared with overhead ventilation. There were a few hiccups, but we got it done and I'm very happy with the result! We are using the vent to the bottom, through the flooring to the basement, and then an in-line blower and ducting to the outside of the house. Does anyone have pictures of the installation of the downdraft unit behind a range and how it fits into the countertop and how the cabinet fits around it to hide the ductwork (again, going straight out the back to a motor under the floor)? Considering this due to our cooktop in front of window. The photos provided above have been extremely helpful thank you. A range occupies that space. @landrillo2, how did your installation go? Inside, there was a poorly positioned wire preventing the black cover from fitting tightly. @GreenDesigns. They have a great customer service as well, they give free troubleshooting and guidance on getting it installed. We've picked out expensive stone countertop, and I'm terrified it will be cut incorrectly for the downdraft and there's really no going back from that. Extra space was cut immediately behind the cooktops hole (theres no divider; the holes are merged into one larger opening) to account for both appliances. We are getting ready to do the same thing and I'm trying to figure out exactly what parts I will need. We were going to put in a Wolf downdraft but the price jumped up substantially between the time the appliances were selected and purchased so the homeowner opted for the less expensive Jenn-Air. As long as you have 2.5 in front of the unit that should be plenty. We will have a 36 inch induction cooktop and want to go with the 36 inch Cattura. They have been happy with their choice and while no downdraft is the most efficient choice, the taller ones do perform better than their predecessors. ypu coild put it insode a cabinet. I ordered the parts and we'll figure out some way to put it together. We installed ours right next to the downdraft itself. We are looking to put downdraft in peninsula. This attached photo shows the downdraft (closed/stowed) behind the range: This photo shows under the counter (top drawer removed). So, my questions: 1. I can see if I can dig up the name if you are interested. We plan to put the blower in the basement. Downdraft is virtually worthless on 2 lowest settings and almost always needs to be run on high. Jumping in on this thread as it seems to be revived. exterior wall under a window and over a crawl space? Since the blower required metal supports, my cabinet can now store only 12 pans. We are currently building a home. It appears that the black box inside/behind the front panel has a large gap from the back panel, causing the front panel to bow outward almost 1/4". I did find out the answer, but since we changed our kitchen design, we are no longer going with a down draft, and I forgot the answer. Luckily our stove had a little metal lip that was detachable so we added some extra washer spacers and it filled the gap and matches the stove. How does it do venting grease. Our kitchen is on the second floor of our home so we put the 8 duct in the only joist space it could go due to plumbing/electrical in the others- we will need to vent out the side, make a 90 degree turn towards the back cabinet (in barstool area) where the blower will live, then a 90 degree turn down into the floor, and finally a 90 degree turn to the final 6 run to the exterior vent. Really nice unit. Thanks so much for this terrific info! It looks cool but such a huge dissapointment. I installed mine with a standard transition (sold by Best) directly under the unit, through the floor and connecting to an existing duct run (I upgraded to 8"), including the 8" flex blower. Make fluffing and folding more enjoyable by borrowing these ideas from beautifully designed laundry rooms, No pantry, small kitchen, cabinet shortage whatever your storage or organizing dilemma, one of these ideas can help. There are plenty of slim designs that enhance the look of the kitchen - check out the attached photos! Cooking is 70% prep, 20% cleanup, and only 10% applying fire to food. The downdraft goes under the cooktop. Ie Will we hear this if the vent is in use and someone is sitting outside next to where it exhausts? No need for a custom transition (mine connects to an opening on the bottom of the downdraft--just as shown in their online installation guide). Thanks! If I recall correctly I had a custom 19" x 2" rectangle-to- 8" round transition piece made by a local fabricator to make the connection to the side of the unit. Did you go with the Flex600 cfm or something different? Try one of these clever disguises and distractions, Deka, entreprise de construction & de rnovation Nanterre, Personnaliser mon exprience l'aide de cookies, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, http://www.bestrangehoods.com/store/products/productdetail.aspx?id=ed0eabcf-cf4e-468c-a20e-d8c10e54e7bc, https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5535995/wanted-honest-reviews-of-best-downdraft-ventilation-units, The Cure for Houzz Envy: Laundry Room Touches Anyone Can Do, 6 Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas Anyone Can Use. The total run is probably ~10'. We went for side venting (and option with this 36 model) so you can see the vent fitting that attaches and increases in size to a regular 8 vent pipe. Nothing clear on how to remove the front panel to clean the filters- can someone advise? So YouTube videos it looks to me like there is a little metal switch on the side bottom of the downdraft that you switch up position. @Jeff Cormier, I would be interested to hear the result of the issue you had with a bowing front. To clean the Cattura, you have to grasp the top edge of the front panel and pull it upward to unhook it. Try Upholstering Your Walls, Try a Copper Sink for a Warm Glow in the Kitchen, The Family Home: 8 Easy Tips for an Organized Bathroom, A Cooks 6 Tips for Buying Kitchen Appliances, Modern Metal Fireplaces Open World of Possibilities, Politique d'Utilisation des Cookies de Houzz. Here is a photo (not in an island though) of a Wolf cooktop and a Jenn-Air downdraft. I believe I only needed the inline for our kitchen. He always recommends the PF6 blower which is far superior to other blowers. All of that needs to be redone to use rigid ducting. Have you found a treasure, large or small, when remodeling your house? We purchased a 36 Catttura for our Thermador Freedom induction cooktop in November so I cant say how effective the Cattura would be with a gas stove. Thanks. In addition, you have to clean after every use and really difficult to clean efficiently. And thats to the front of the countertop, not the front of the cabinet. Ive gathered that my granite fabricator should be cutting the cooktop hole the downdraft hole as one hole the depth of the cooktop plus downdraft not two- this begs the questions, what supports the back ledge of the cooktop? I have a few questions as I am not super familiar with construction/electrical things and I want to make the best decisions for installation (also my builder and his subs have never installed a downdraft system). Broan came out with a really tall one in January of this year that we saw at the builder show. Because of the cfm rating, we also installed an air intake vent which automatically opens when the fan is in use to equalize air pressure in the house. Try a Shorter Kitchen Backsplash for Budget-Friendly Style, Seeking a Quiet, Relaxed Spot? It says the 30 downdraft is 2-1/2 deep does it need more clearance in front or behind than that or is that it? If I could find a third party blower I would be happy, but caveat emptor, this is made to break down. Can you explain how the back lip of the cooktop is supported since theres no countertop there? We loved ours. Top pages Depends on your code- IRC 2015 requires the outside vent be at least 3 from a window I believe. 2. Let me know if you have any other questions. We didn't do the remote, we just use the button on the side of the unit. Design your island to be the best prep zone t can be, and you'll be facing outwards 70% of the time. Even at that, completely worthless for anything cooking on front burners, forces all your cooking to just the 2 back burners. Ashley or Jonah, you seem pretty knowledgeable on this unit. It is not allowed. We have an open ceiling in the basement, so we were able to go directly through the floor and mount an in-line blower in the basement and vent to the outside. He enlarged the screw holes on the black cover a bit, so they lined up when the cover was held flush and we screwed it back on. The peninsula set up with a range is what we're planning to go with. I made a 8" square box out of sheet metal with a hole on top and a hole on the side to make that transition inside the cabinet. Also can someone please explain the difference between the flex blower and inline blower with the Cattura downdraft. Still in box, brand new. 3. Accessibility, About US ApplianceAbout usWhy shop US Appliance?What Actual Customers SayRebate OffersSpecial Finance OffersLease Offers, Featured Brands Mine isnt installed quite yet but we are close. Also, putting the front panel back in place is not easy; I find it hard to align the 4 hooks with the slots on the front panel. I had a flase front below my cooktop so made that into a flip out and hid the button in there. Flex duct is a total fire hazard. Yes! Correct with one exception - the blue line doesn't return into the floor, it continues to the right out the side of the house. Induction cooktop. 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I can get by with setting the fan on ~2 for most cooking, and 4 is needed only when I have multiple pots simmering/boiling simultaneously (paired with a Bosch induction cooktop). Patricia Berglund how did that turn out? Thanks for the help. Also, it would likely be side vented straight to the outside. Then, even on the back burners, and on highest setting, so much goes above the vent and out into the room, you have to cook with lids and constantly work to catch smoke and steam.
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