We're removing a fitted rangehood from a fireplace and replacing it with a concealed one.
It will require significant labour because of the cutting required to get the unit to fit internally.
Because of the extra cost we're wondering how far do we go with this thing?
Do we install a Westinghouse for $400 excluding ducting (was quoted up to $500 for this one, but not sure about the ducting), or bite the bullet and go for a Schweigen at around $1200 including ducting.
I don't know if I can justify paying 2K for a rangehood and fit, when in reality the cheaper would probably be fine.
The other thing is the flue. It will need to be about 4.5m long. Will the length negatively impact the functioning of the cheaper unit? If so this may be the deciding factor.
The other thing is Schweigen don't do a 700mm rangehood, so will need to purchase a 600mm, whereas Westinghouse do, and our cooker is 700mm. Going to a 900mm rangehood is not an option.
We cook a lot, but much of the greasy cooktop cooking is actually done outside on the BBQ, winter and summer.
It will require significant labour because of the cutting required to get the unit to fit internally.
Because of the extra cost we're wondering how far do we go with this thing?
Do we install a Westinghouse for $400 excluding ducting (was quoted up to $500 for this one, but not sure about the ducting), or bite the bullet and go for a Schweigen at around $1200 including ducting.
I don't know if I can justify paying 2K for a rangehood and fit, when in reality the cheaper would probably be fine.
The other thing is the flue. It will need to be about 4.5m long. Will the length negatively impact the functioning of the cheaper unit? If so this may be the deciding factor.
The other thing is Schweigen don't do a 700mm rangehood, so will need to purchase a 600mm, whereas Westinghouse do, and our cooker is 700mm. Going to a 900mm rangehood is not an option.
We cook a lot, but much of the greasy cooktop cooking is actually done outside on the BBQ, winter and summer.
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