Hoods Q & A

The most notable advantage is that they are built to complement the Lacanche range in both design and color.  They are constructed with the same quality and precision of the Lacanche range, with eight hood models in varying widths to choose from.

With the simple lines and timeless design, our hoods work well for either a traditional or modern kitchen design. The color matching to the range creates a complete look that adds visual cohesiveness.

Stainless steel and powder-coated panels.

We have a dedicated sales team who will assist you during the entire process, providing guidance on matters such as the size of the hood, available insert options, colors, and duct cover height.

Again, our sales team is here to help.  In general, all of our hood bodies feature a canopy that is 100mm wider on each side to ensure optimal capture. Depending on your range configuration, the insert and size of hood will be recommended.

Yes. 8’ is the minimum.  11’ is max.

With a 36” range height and 36” mounting height, the minimum ceiling height is 96.75″. This  works only if the ducting exits out the ceiling.

Please consult your sales person for possible solutions.

No.

No.

The hoods do not come with a blower, however we have specified some options from Vent-A-Hood and Moderne-Aire for you to choose from. The insert you select will be shipped with the hood, but not fitted inside the hood body.

Both of these inserts fit seamlessly into the Lacanche hood and are very reputable companies in the USA. Vent-A-Hood manufactured the first home range hood more than 89 years ago.  Moderne-Aire is a family-based business. Since 1956, they have been solely dedicated to providing exceptional ventilation meeting all the UL requirements.

Moderne-Aire inserts are custom inserts for our hoods with adjustable higher CFM rate, resulting in their higher price.

Magic Lung provides a quiet but powerful blower that traps all the cooking contaminants. It combines sufficient air pressure and constant speed with centrifugal filtration. Because it doesn’t pull air through a filter, it is considered one of the most efficient kitchen ventilation systems available today. A Baffle filter helps to force grease-saturated air to change direction quickly and repeatedly as it rises through the filter. Because the grease droplets are unable to change direction as rapidly as the air carrying them, they condense on the metal blades and then drain into the filter. Baffle filters are often recommended for people who use high levels of heat or stir-fry frequently.

Vent-A-Hood’s B-Series is a centrifugal blower technology used in their Premier Magic Lung line of ventilation products. The B-Series blowers are constant-speed and designed to prevent flames and grease from entering the duct, making them fire safe. They also have 99% efficient grease extraction and are considered to be very quiet.

M Line ventilation uses industrial grade stainless steel baffle filters and blower motors for maximum effectiveness. Every M Line includes a 4-speed blower control. M Line motors are sold separately and available in internal 630 CFM and 1035 CFM.

A range hood is a useful tool that removes pollutants from the air while cooking. These pollutants include smoke, grease, and odors. A hood’s motorized fan pulls the polluted air through and either filters it and recirculates it, or carries it outside. Hoods also provide less kitchen odor, easier clean up, additional lighting, style, and longevity of your appliances.

You can choose the hood body color, the duct cover height, and the duct cover color. Our hoods come standard with our signature matte black hood body with the 250mm stainless steel duct cover. There are additional costs if choosing one of our premium color finishes for either hood body or duct cover or if an extended duct cover is needed.

No, it only comes in stainless.

Yes.

We do not have hood color chips available; however, we do have range color chips available. The range colors correspond to the hood colors.

No.

The hoods typically arrive earlier than the ranges, but most owners request to receive the hood and the range at the same time.

We provide 60 days complimentary storage, with the option to extend for a monthly fee.

Any contractor or local hood install company.  We may have a third-party hood install company that we recommend under our Support Menu.

Please contact our support team at 888-222-2930, or support@frenchranges.com.

Please see our website www.frenchranges.com under Hood menu and install.

The insert will arrive boxed separately on top of the hood body crate.

32-36” from the cooktop.

Yes, this will impact the minimum clearance from the ceiling.

The Lacanche hood body comes with a 3 year warranty parts and labor starting the date of final delivery to your home.

Please check with the hood insert manufacturer on their warranty terms.

Please contact our support team at 888-222-2930, or support@frenchranges.com.

Please check with the hood insert manufacturer (example: VentAHood, Moderne-Aire)

We have stainless steel cleaner and glass cleaner that we recommend.  The baffle filters are removable for regular cleaning with soap and water.