Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 2Sep 29, 2006 2:29 pm I love the retractables due to the space saving, and cupboard availability. But I hat having moving parts on everyday 'appliances'. We lived in a modern townhouse for a year, and the slide on the retractable broke. It was a cheap version with plastic guides, but itwas still annoying.
Having said that, canopys take up so much over head space, but if you already have plenty of cupboard space, it looks better. You don't get that 'cluttered' feeling as much. David. Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 3Sep 29, 2006 5:23 pm Retractable rangehoods will take up most of all your interior cabinet space due to the ducting required to expel the air at the top/rear of your cabinet. They also have a smaller surface area to collect steam.
Canopy rangehoods have a larger surface area to collect steam and have a higher airflow capacity. Canopy rangehoods can really change the total 'look' of a kitchen, depending on what style you like. Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 4Oct 25, 2006 8:35 pm hi all, Personal preference for one look mover another really.
All good quality, high flow rangehoods whether fixed or canopy type work mequally as well. Canopy prices are often higher than those of fixed or slide out type, however, you must also add the cost of enclosing cabinetry to the latter so at the finish costs are very similar. Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 5Oct 30, 2006 9:32 pm Choice recently compared these two types.
http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.as ... Rangehoods Findings: * You can pay $1000 or more for a rangehood, but we found some good ones among the lower-priced models tested that sell for less than $350. * Our tests confirmed that ducting a rangehood to the outside gives better steam extraction than using one in recirculating mode. * Fixed rangehoods outperformed their retractable counterparts in recirculating mode. Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 6Oct 30, 2006 9:38 pm If you are ducting your rangehood to the outside, it will perform at its best when the ducting is straight and smooth. i.e dont use flexy duct (it looks like the robot's arms from Lost In Space!) use a galvanised iron duct the same diameter as the rangehood outlet. Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 7Oct 31, 2006 5:57 am You guy's obviously have limited knowledge at best.
The duct I was talking about does not look at all like robot arms and is is used extensively in euro style kitchens where there are no bulkheads to hide ductwork. This forum for you guy's obviously gives you a soapbox for your opinion and you have made it clear it 's your forum only and your view is all that matters.. Looking at the number of views and replies which is quite small makes it apparent that this forum is quite unpopular in any case so you are welcome to it. I quite wrongly thought that joining this forum I may be able to offer some assistance but clearly you few who thimk you have ownership are going to run things your way. Bye bye. Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 8Oct 31, 2006 7:02 am Hey Designmarc,
Relax dude. Everyone has an opinion on a forum like this - although some people shouldn't You got to learn to ignore the noise sometime and acknowledge the fact that your message is out there and someone may get some value from it - don't think that cos your an 'expert' in this area that you will have the final word. I know that this doesn't happen in my industry. Cheers Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 9Oct 31, 2006 6:38 pm designmarc You guy's obviously have limited knowledge at best. Mmmkay........ designmarc The duct I was talking about does not look at all like robot arms You were not talking about ducts, I was! Go back an re-read your post. designmarc This forum for you guy's obviously gives you a soapbox for your opinion Isn't that what a forum is? 1. A public meeting place for open discussion. 2. A medium of open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper or a radio or television program. 3. A public meeting or presentation involving a discussion usually among experts and often including audience participation. ...and you haven't posted any opinions either? designmarc Looking at the number of views and replies which is quite small makes it apparent that this forum is quite unpopular in any case so you are welcome to it. A generalisation not based on fact designmarc I quite wrongly thought that joining this forum I may be able to offer some assistance but clearly you few who thimk you have ownership are going to run things your way. You are free to offer assistance as is everyone. You made a statement in this thread that I and another didn't agree with. https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=527 So what, everyone has an opinion. Don't take it the wrong way. Relax.... Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 10Oct 31, 2006 8:28 pm I think we should start another game up.
“THE BEST DUMMY SPIT FOT THE MOUNTH” This is the second one I’ve seen in 2 months! Anyway I like the retraceables as they are less head intrusive while cooking. Not that it probably matters anymore. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 13Nov 01, 2006 4:53 pm Hay mek……
Don’t feel too bad, I started the last one!!!!! And I felt pretty bad about it, but it boils down to the person having the spit! Not us! Keep smiling…… Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 14Nov 03, 2006 3:40 pm Back to the post...
We opted for as stainless canopy for looks and cost. but are doing another Kitchen now and will not do the canopy again. The <$500 canopy models dont suck that well and are a dog to keep clean. You need lots of CFM (flow with the fan) and most of them are low ie: under 300CFM you need at least 450+ Pull outs cost more need overhead cabinets and use up room in them. It all depends on how much$ you want the look you want and are you a clean freek. Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 15Nov 03, 2006 3:50 pm Adventurepaul, you have addressed my main issue with stainless steel.
Unless you are a clean freak, they are a lot of work. Quite truthfully I’m over all the stainless. I have a life, hanging around my kitchen cleaning all day is not on for me. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Nil Stress 16Nov 17, 2006 7:46 pm Stop stressing about it folks. I'm a member of a few forums (motor bikes, motor sport, golf, cars) and there's always one. If you don't bow down and acknowlege a superior intelligence, you're wrong If you dare to put another opinion, you're not worthy. and heaven forbid if you dare to disagree altogether..they eventually take their bat and ball and go home. It's all a part of life's rich tapestry. If all you can see are obstacles, you have lost sight of the goals Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 17Nov 17, 2006 7:51 pm Did I miss something??
NeilD……what are you referring to? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 18Nov 17, 2006 9:35 pm Michelle Did I miss something?? NeilD……what are you referring to? was just having a giggle about the remarks from designmark,..and the dummyspit. If all you can see are obstacles, you have lost sight of the goals Re: Retractable vs. canopy rangehoods 19Nov 17, 2006 9:43 pm Yep…..love it.
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