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Can someone recommend a range hood for a tall person?

I am 6'4" and we are remodeling our kitchen. I am going crazy trying to figure out what range hood to get so that:

a. It works. It's deep enough and powerful enough. We are getting a 30" Jenn-Air Pro Gas Range (PRG3010NP).
b. I can see what I'm cooking. This will not be the case if the range hood is 24" deep and mounted at 30" above the range top.
c. It costs less than $2000.

I am not a certified kitchen designer but I would recommend contacting one. There are certain requirements to meet code which you probably already know. Hoods need to be mounted at their lowest height to maximize capture while still complying with manufacturers recommended minimum height. Typically 18"-24" above the cooktop. The depth of the cooktop should cover a minimum of 100% of the rear burner and 50% of the front burner.

I can see where you are having a problem. You need 40" just to clear the top of your head. I don't know how high your ceiling is, but if you raise the hood up, you should increase the hood width and or depth to compensate. Get the highest CFM that you can while still being quiet. So, maybe get a 42" wide. It will go 6" beyond your range on either side, but consider trying to balance out you base cabinets.

You may have to have a custom hood made. They have vents that are 8" high to fit a custom.

I don't know if an Island Hood would work for you. They are typically used for islands and pennisula's.

I would check with: Jenn Air, if you only considered the typical hood, then other companies like Viking, Gaggenau, Bosch and Miele. I don't know if you know any designers, but you could try to get a letter to gain access to a design center to look around or if you are working with a kitchen designer, they could get you a pass for the day. But, a high end kichen designer will know.

You are into the professional line of cooking. Good luck with your kitchen and maybe some kitchen designers will see your question.

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