Is this finished on the backside or open? I need a vertical ducted hood to go over an Island that would be mounted to framed ducting. Thanks!
921980
I'm not sure what you mean by "finished" but I can say that the front hood part and sides are made of stainless. The top and back parts are made of black painted steel and not stainless.
2156522
It's a window unit. Exhaust side needs to be properly ventilated to the outside.
134255
Hi Martha, The back is not finished on this item. I hope you find this information helpful. - Crystal, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
1641181
The best I remember, it is on the back, but can be vented on the right or left side by utilizing a knockout panel and reaching in and attaching you vent pipe through the side. Mine is vented on the right, so I am sure it can be vented from the back or the right side.
433841
It cannot re circulate air. My husband ducted it back since we had it on an outside wall. It can be ducted back or up. We love the hood. Works great for us and looks a lot more expensive than it was.
1648074
Ductwork would have to be installed to direct heat forward and also for air intake from the side. Hangar system would also have to be installed behind wall studs. In my view, not worth that effort and expense plus it would probably void the warranty.
831340
Mine is in my kitchen I can walk to bay or ocean so a fairly humid environment. It's dual mount I did it ceiling hugger. I don't think it's rated for exterior use.
2043113
Yes, it is finished. Would look very nice as a free-standing piece. Hope that helps!
1884500
There is a threaded stud coming out of the yellow base. It is under the black plastic hood shown in the picture.
698660
It is a mesh panel that zips, thats how my pug jumps in. Part of the hood is mesh, like the front portion, in my opinion there is good air flow. Hope this helps.
2158226
It is open on back side. My kitty houses are inside the garage. I covered the back opening with cardboard to stop the draft flowing through.
2211099
It really needs to be ducted. That is the purpose of the fan... to draw smoke and odors out of the kitchen. It doesn't have to be an outside duct if you have an attic area.
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Hi Jeremy, The back is finished so that you do not have to have this against a wall. It would be in the finish that you selected for the entire unit. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you any further concerns. Sandy, Owner Best Kitchen Products
1904906
my vent came assembled . the top is plastic and you need to mount it with the hing forward or or the wind will rip it rite off and also titen the handal snog but not too hard couse the wind will also lift it open
955758
We have this attractive hood as well. I'm not sure of the shaft itself but the outside box that covers the shaft is an 12 incheby 12 inch. Our handyman tossed the bracket hardware and accordian type vent pipe. He felt both were lightweight and for few dollars did his own upgrade. It is very attractive once installed. We were left with a small ceiling hole and just used a crown molding type trim that matched our new cabinets to close it all in.
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There is a collar on the hood that you'll need to attach the pipe to, so I would assume so. In my case I used flexible ducting.
2178095
Yes. All sides are finished. This piece is intended for use as an island, not up against a wall. You will love it!