On 2006-01-18, Vox Humana > wrote:
>
> "Randall Nortman" > wrote in message
> ink.net...
[...]
>> vented under-cabinet range hoods are in the $35-$70 range. I have
>> little interest in making any improvements to this house that would
>> not generate 100% return when I sell it, which will be soon. This is
>> a small low-end townhome where a high-end kitchen is not likely to be
>> appreciated by most potential buyers.
>>
>> So, I think a complete oven upgrade is out of the question, so we're
>> talking about a new hood over an old oven, under old, ugly cabinets.
>> Aesthetically questionable, I suppose. I could try to match the color
>> at least.
[...]
> While I think that venting the hood to the outside is good, I wouldn't
> bother under the circumstances. Very few people are going to check to see
> if the hood is vented when they tour your home. Therefore, the chance is
> good that you won't see any return on your money. If you want to replace
> the hood to improve the quality of your life, then it might be worth it.

Sorry, I wasn't very clear -- I am very willing to make small
investments which improve the quality of my life in the short time I
intend to continue to own this home (1-3 years, probably) enough to
justify the investment. I am not willing (or able) to make big
investments, like a complete kitchen renovation or a new range (unless
the range fails, in which case I will replace it with a comparable
unit, which would be pretty cheap).

> It isn't the cost that is important, but how many CFM's of air that
> the hood moves. I would look for something between 600- 900 for a
> low-end range. If you can get one that does that for under $100,
> then buy it since you aren't going to live with it very long.
[...]

Sounds like good advice. I'll take it.

--
Randall