Hood Width Planning
Does the hood need to be wider than the range?
Capture Area Requirements
In high-end design, the hood should be 6" wider than the range (3" overlap on each side). This creates a larger "capture area" for steam and grease, especially for island-mounted ranges where cross-drafts are common.
Ensuring the exhaust hood is 6" wider than the cooking surface (3" per side) to maximize steam and grease capture.