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When it comes to kitchen ventilation, a range hood is essential for whisking away odors, steam, grease, and smoke from your cooking area.
Opting for a 36” range hood can greatly enhance air movement compared to the standard 30-inch models, making it a superb choice for avid cooks and those with larger stovetops.
In today’s post, we'll explore the advantages of installing a larger range hood and showcase five 36” range hood styles that can elevate any kitchen design.
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Shop 36" Range HoodsWhat is a 36” Range Hood?
Stove ventilation options come in various sizes to complement your cooktop. While a standard 30-inch stove typically pairs with a hood of at least 30 inches wide for effective ventilation, larger cooktops measuring 36 inches demand a correspondingly wider hood. Opting for a 36” range hood offers several advantages, even for those with a 30-inch stove, such as:
- Greater Airflow: A 36 inch hood can move more air at once than smaller models, quickly dealing with cooking smells and keeping your kitchen fresh and healthy.
- Powerful Fan: These larger units can hold bigger and more powerful fans, quickly moving odors and smoke out of your kitchen.
- Covers a Larger Cooking Area: For bigger stoves or cooks who have a lot of dishes on the go at once, a 36” range hood can keep up the pace, keeping your home smoke—and odor-free.
- Kitchen Design: A stylish 36” range hood creates a beautiful, cooking-focused focal point in a kitchen.
Types of 36” Range Hoods
Kitchens are designed for your needs and are the best use of the space in your home, so kitchen setups differ significantly. To ensure every kitchen has enough ventilation to keep your house clean and healthy, hoods are available in many styles, including:
- Wall mounted range hoods
- Under cabinet range hoods
- Island range hoods
- Insert range hoods
- Downdraft range hoods
Below, we explore a variety of different hood styles and highlight some top-selling choices.
Wall Mounted Range Hoods
Wall mounting is one of the most popular vent hood styles, as many traditional ranges and cooktops are positioned against a kitchen wall. These wall mounted range hoods are a good match for customers replacing a current wall-mounted unit or those with a narrow kitchen without an island cooktop.
Thermador Masterpiece 36" Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Range Hood
Model #: (HMCB36WS)
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Designed to effectively remove grease, steam, and smoke from Thermador's pro-style cooktops and ranges, this Thermador 36 inch wall mount range hood features a classic chimney design that complements any kitchen aesthetic beautifully.
Equipped with smart technology, it automatically adjusts its settings based on detecting heat, smoke, and steam. This sophisticated stainless steel range hood also includes:
- Noise control for a more peaceful kitchen experience
- Multi-level LED lighting for different kitchen moods
- Dishwasher safe stainless steel grease filters
- Convenient filter indicator light and phone notifications
- Wi-Fi connectivity with Home Connect, syncing with Thermador Masterpiece® ranges
Under Cabinet Range Hoods
Fitting perfectly between your cabinets, under cabinet range hoods protect them from steam, grease, and smoke damage. One of the most popular range hood options, these hoods offer sleek styling in kitchens with a minimalist design.
GE Profile 36" Stainless Steel Under The Cabinet Hood
Model #: (PVX7360SJSS)
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A classic design in a popular stainless steel finish, this GE Profile 36” under cabinet range hood can be installed by a single person in less than ten minutes.
Sitting snugly between kitchen cabinets, this large hood offers 4 fan speeds and can remove air at 390 CFM. Offering remote control and an automatic shut-off option, this advanced but affordable hood also features:
- Bright LED lighting with a soft, evening light setting
- Ventilation options for recirculating air or external venting
- The ability to sync your hood to your GE Profile range to remotely control your cooking process.
⭐Featured GE Profile #PVX7360SJSS Review:
"Love the look, features, easy to operate, quite at low fan speed, and overall quality of the unit. We also use it as a night light for the kitchen, since it uses low voltage LED lights. Only thing I would have suggested as needed would be if lights swiveled a little to focus on areas being used. But otherwise perfect!"
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Island Range Hoods
Positioned over the island cooktop, island range hoods are essential for ventilation in spacious kitchens. These hoods excel in removing airborne contaminants like grease, steam, and smoke, keeping your cooking space pristine. Their design is functional and visually appealing, often becoming the centerpiece of kitchen design, particularly in homes with an open floor plan.
KitchenAid 36" Black Stainless Steel with PrintShield Finish Island Mount Canopy Range Hood
Model #: (KVIB606DBS)
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Whisper quiet at only 49 dBA, this efficient 36” island range hood from KitchenAid can handle grease, steam, and odors from professional-style ranges that use up to 65K BTU of heat power.
KitchenAid's range hood automatically activates its ventilation power as it detects heat, effortlessly safeguarding your kitchen and your family's health. Engineered to draw air from the edges, this design prevents steam from escaping. This stylish hood also features:
- LED lighting for an illuminated cooking surface and halogen bulbs to create soft ambient light in your kitchen at night
- Grease filters you can put in the dishwasher
- Power boost option for times when dishes get a little smokey
- Touch controls for easy access and convenient cleaning
⭐Featured KitchenAid #KVIB606DBS Review:
"I own this product for almost 3 years now, and I love it. Its design, materials and finishing are great."
Insert Range Hoods
Insert range hoods are designed to fit seamlessly inside a custom decorative shell above your stove, combining essential ventilation with aesthetic appeal. Installing an insert range hood is an excellent way to enhance your kitchen’s functionality while incorporating unique design elements that complement your home’s style.
Bosch 800 Series 36" Stainless Steel Insert Range Hood
Model #: (HUI86553UC)
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Creating a beautiful focal point in your kitchen, this sleek and minimalist 36” insert range hood from Bosch offers powerful fan technology without disruption.
Known for making whisper-quiet appliances, this Bosch 36” range hood is no exception. Featuring dishwasher safe filters and an easy-clean design, this large hood also includes:
- Clear LED lighting to illuminate your space while cooking
- Up to 600 CFM for removing grease, steam, and odors
- Wi-Fi connectivity with remote control and the ability to interact with your compatible Bosch range
- 4 fan speeds
⭐Featured Bosch #HUI86553UC Review:
"We used this Bosch vent fan in a cabinet above our cooktop. The cabinet is exactly like the rest of the cabinets on that wall so there is a beautifully consistent look in our kitchen. The fan is powerful and quite quiet. The controls are a little difficult to use on the unit as they are underneath but the Home Connect App on our phones makes it easy to use."
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Downdraft Range Hoods
A downdraft range hood is ideal for island cooktops without ceiling ventilation. It pulls steam, grease, and smoke away from the stove in a downward direction. Often tucked away into countertops when not in use, these discrete appliances allow for more flexibility when designing your kitchen.
Fisher Paykel 36" Stainless Steel Downdraft Ventilation Hood
Model #: (HD36)
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A simple yet powerful downdraft system, this Fisher & Paykel 36” downdraft range hood keeps a minimalist style in your kitchen, sliding back into your countertop when not in use.
Quickly extracting steam, grease, and odors from your cooking area with ease, this modern hood is simple to clean, with dishwasher safe filter panels. This high-end range hood also features:
- One touch slider controls to manage the fan speed easily
- A stainless steel finish to perfectly match other Fisher Paykel appliances
- Adjustable height to capture more or less steam from your range
⭐Featured Fisher & Paykel #HD36 Review:
"Vent hood works great. Would recommend."
Choosing Your Perfect Match: Additional Factors to Consider
When shopping for kitchen range hoods, 36 inch options are ideal for both 30 inch and 36 inch stovetops. Consider the following factors before settling on your new model:
- Kitchen Layout: The location of your range or cooktop will often determine the best hood options for your kitchen. An island cooktop can benefit from a ceiling-mounted hood or downdraft ventilation. Under-cabinet and wall-mounted hoods can protect your cabinets from their close proximity to the stove.
- Noise Level: Large ventilation hoods use powerful fans and operate at various noise levels. Modern designs offer whisper-quiet models for people who need to keep their homes as quiet as possible.
- Style: A stylish range hood can be a beautiful focal point, snugly built into your cabinet area, or completely invisible when unused. Consider your kitchen layout, decor, and current style when selecting the right hood for your home.
- CFM Requirements: The busier your stove, the more ventilation you will need to remove smoke, steam, and odors from your home. Ventilation CFM (cubic feet per minute) ranges from 300 to 1200 for the largest cooktop models. Be sure to check the minimum CFM recommendations for your cooktop before shopping for your new hood.
- Cooking habits: In addition to following recommendations for your hood size and CFM rate, your cooking habits can also influence your choice of hood. If you regularly cook large family meals in the kitchen that create a lot of heat, smoke, and odors, investing in a larger or more powerful hood can help maximize ventilation.
- Cleaning: A hood actively captures steam, grease, and smoke from your cooking area, so cleaning is vital to keeping it in good condition. To minimize cleaning, models with dishwasher-safe filters and simple, smooth designs can make maintenance much more convenient.
➝ Learn More: Learn How to Clean a Greasy Range Hood with These Easy Steps
Final Thoughts
Investing in a powerful and effective range hood can transform your daily cooking experience, enhancing your home's safety and maintaining a healthier living environment.
At John's, we help customers navigate the different types of range hoods available and find the ideal option for their kitchen. Our experienced staff can help you find a hood that suits your kitchen design, cooking style, and budget range.
FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about 36” range hoods:
Can you put a 30 inch hood over a 36 cooktop?
For best ventilation of your home and protection of your cabinets and kitchen decor, manufacturers recommend installing a hood equal in size or bigger than your cooktop. A 36 range hood is required for effective ventilation of a 36 inch cooktop.
How many CFM is good for a range hood?
Range hoods vary dramatically in their ventilation capability. The more CFM a hood has, the faster and more effectively it can ventilate your home. 100 CFM per 10,000 BTUs of stove power is recommended for homes with a gas stovetop. Your manufacturer will precisely recommend hood ventilation or offer a matching product.
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