Downdraft Vent Hood Comparison Chart

Compare Whirlpool® Downdraft Vent Hoods to see their dimensions, top features and more to find the right vent hood for your family’s needs.

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Model UXD8630DYS

Model UXD8636DYS

Pop-Up Downdraft

30"

7.9

600

Manual

Yes

Pop-Up Downdraft

36"

7.9

600

Manual

Yes

Hood Type

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Downdraft or pop-up hoods install into countertops with the ductwork or recirculation ventilation hidden below. Ideal for kitchen islands or if you prefer to keep appliances hidden, downdraft hoods retract into the cabinet below the countertop when not in use.

Width

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Downdraft hoods are available in 30" and 36" widths and often match the width of the range or built-in cooktop.

Sones

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Sones measure sound levels, similar to decibels. When comparing vent hoods, know that the lower the sones, the quieter the ventilation.

CFM Motor Class

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Vent hoods provide cooktop ventilation that is measured by fan speed and the CFM motor class. CFM stands for cubic feet per minute, which measures how much air the hood is moving—the higher the CFM, the more powerful the ventilation.

 

Performance varies based on installation. Resources available at aham.org.

Gas Cooktop BTU Threshold

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In order to handle the heat produced by a gas cooktop or range, the BTU threshold of a hood should match or exceed the total BTU output of the cooktop. BTUs, which only apply to gas cooktops, measure the power of each range or cooktop burner.

Control Type

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The controls for a downdraft hood let you operate the hood and control the speed of the blower fan. Whirlpool® Downdraft Hoods are available with a manual On/Off button on top to pop up and retract the hood, and a blower fan control slider on the side of the hood.

External Venting

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Range hoods with external venting require ductwork to push air out of your home. Some hoods with external venting are also convertible and can be configured to recirculate air inside.