Downdraft Vents

A downdraft vent sits behind or beside a cooktop and pulls smoke and steam down and out through ducting under the floor or cabinets, so there is no hood above the cooking surface — useful on an island where you want a clear sightline. Many rise out of the counter when you switch them on and retract when you are done. A downdraft range hood captures less than an overhead hood, especially from tall pots on the back burners, so it suits cooktops with moderate output. Check which cooktops it is designed for, the rise height, the blower location and the duct route below.

All Make Appliance lists 21 downdraft vents from 7 brands, including Zephyr, Broan, GE and Bosch. 9 of them are in stock right now, and every listing below shows its current availability. Free NJ/NY-metro delivery on orders over $499.