Market guide
Choose kitchen ventilation by capture and duct route
Map the plume, canopy, duct and replacement-air problem before comparing peak airflow.Map the plume, canopy, duct and replacement-air problem before comparing peak airflow.
01
Start with the room
Draw the installed system
Record the cooking and exhaust geometry before selecting a model.
- Capture
- Record cooking width, fuel, plume, canopy width and depth, and mounting height.
- Duct
- Map blower location, duct diameter, every fitting and exterior termination.
02
Safety boundary
Resolve air balance early
Qualified review belongs before cabinetry closes.
- Replacement air
- Check depressurization, make-up air and combustion appliances.
- Authority
- Confirm manufacturer instructions and applicable local requirements.
Evidence used
First-party sources behind this guide
- 01Residential ventilation sizing guidanceHome Ventilating Institute · checked August 25, 2026Open source
- 02Kitchen ventilation guidanceU.S. Department of Energy · checked August 25, 2026Open source
- 03Range hood planning and supportZephyr · checked August 25, 2026Open source