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Unlike other internet catalog companies and local big box warehouses, TheNaturalHome.com offers a very limited selection of stainless steel appliances. We have sold other brands of kitchen vent hood over the years, but only Kobe Range Hoods® have proven themselves over time. Kobe® may be relatively rare to find in your local appliance store ... likely because side-by-side, specification and cost comparison would make their higher-priced name brands a very tough sell. Over the years, we have sometimes painfully learned that appliance manufacturers fail to specify product facts when they are not proud of them. Kobe specifies EVERYTHING: noise level (low sone ratings), stainless steel composition, metal thickness (18 or 20 gauge), and ACTUAL real-world cubic foot per minute CFM ratings. Noise levels are tested in a sound studio with multiple microphones and the unit is installed with two foot vent pipe and an elbow to simulate actual kitchen conditions. Of special note is that some manufacturers quote Blower CFM ratings, not bothering to tell you that there is +/- 30% drop once that blower is installed in their hood body and air is forced through the vent pipe. Not Kobe ... all Kobe hoods are tested to HVI industry standards in real-world conditions with vent pipe installed to determine the True Performance CFM rating. A 1000 CFM Blower Rating translates to 700 or 800 True Performance CFM when installed in the hood body and vent pipe is connected. True Performance Ratings are what you see listed here and not the Blower Rating, which is misleading, at best.
Kobe stainless steel range hoods with QuietMode ™
We keep all Kobe hoods in stock for quick shipment - please order online for fastest logistics
If Out of Stock, red lettered notice will appear above Add To Cart button in place of blue IN STOCK - typically ships next business day
3% cash discount for payment other than credit card - wire, cashier's check or US Postal money order
Email natural@colorado.net with Kobe model, your name, phone and shipping address for an invoice
Plus, CONTRACTORS - DESIGNERS - ARCHITECTS are eligible for a $50 Rebate with business license on file
hoods must be paid for by you (the professional) and ship to you at your business' billing address - No Exceptions - your client is not involved
Rebate is not valid when shipping to client job site, a residence or home-business, sub-contractor or other third party address
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A WORD ABOUT STAINLESS STEEL Three main stainless steel material concerns, when shopping for a kitchen hood, are material thickness, seamless construction and commercial grade. The two main grades (series) used in kitchen appliances are #304 and #430 stainless steel. Series 430 is the most commonly used stainless steel since it curves and molds better to unique shapes, not just straight-flat metal bends. Both 304 and 430 have relatively the same rust resistance, in that you would not notice any appearance or performance difference on a range hood this sturdy. Gauge is a relative measure of thickness and all Kobe hoods (except CH181) use the thickest, 18 gauge seamless stainless steel. Click here to read more on this subject ... |
Kobe Range Hoods are designed and manufactured by Tosho & Company, Ltd., their Japanese parent company. Tosho & Company, Ltd. has been in the business of selling quality merchandise in Japan and globally since 1966 with such diverse products as machinery parts, luxury automobiles, cleaning supplies for the maintenance industry and, of course, stainless steel range hoods. Kobe has been importing into the United States and Canada for over ten years now and their goal has always been to design stainless steel range hoods that are not only functional, but stylish and economical. The result of their extensive research and development is a series of satin finish seamless stainless steel range hoods that are commercial quality, elegant, powerful and QUIET. Their products (CSA 221547) are certified to Class 3812-01 for Canada and Class 3821-81 for the U.S. This CSA standard meets the requirements of the ANSI/UL 507/705/710 UL507 - Standard for Electric Fans certification. Please note that while units meet the UL710 standard, Kobe markets (and we retail) only residential usage, not commercial oven hoods. Metric widths are rounded to inches for purpose of advertising clarity - consult diagrams for exact metric sizing.
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UNDERSTANDING QUALITY FILTER SYSTEMS As you shop around for a kitchen hood, pay close attention to what happens with the grease. There is an excellent reason why we only retail Kobe hoods: they are engineered to WORK properly. Bargain brands cut many corners, one of which is to install a flimsy set of aluminum mesh screens, in effect allowing heated grease in the filter to drip back onto the stovetop. Without proper filtration, excess grease and moisture also finds its way into your vent pipe and out onto the home's roof. Click here to read more on this subject ... |
The majority of people only use their hood for occasional excessive steam, odor, smoke or grease because their existing hood is too loud to run all the time while cooking. Kobe stainless steel range hoods, with their QuietMode™ feature, are quiet enough to operate continuously AND leave on for a while afterwards to remove residual cooktop heat. As their motto says: QuietMode™ is: "So Quiet, You Won't Believe It's On!" Kobe features multiple speed fan control on all models, so you can get the performance you want, when you need it. Beware of range manufacturer claims that you need a 1000+CFM (cubic feet per minute) hood for any stove - it's a marketing ploy to sell their "commercial" hood with the range. The key to this deception is that unscrupulous hood brands advertise the fan BLOWER rating, not the hood OUTPUT rating. What other manufacturers do not tell you is that the hood output is typically +/- 30 percent lower than the blower rating. Their 1000 CFM blower rating is closer to 700 CFM functional hood output once installed. Kobe laboratory tests their hoods to the most stringent HVI® standards to ensure they are rated for real-world CFM hood output. This involves installing the hood with two feet of vent pipe and an elbow to simulate true operating conditions - something most other manufacturers avoid doing. The industry standard for gas cooktops is 6 CFM of exhaust output per 1000btu of stovetop burner maximum. For instance, a huge six burner 15,000btu range equals 90,000btu total with 6 CFM x 90 equaling a recommended 540 CFM output rating. Local building code naturally has final say, but residential hoods are rarely required to run at higher rates of exhaust unless you are exhausting smoke. And the noise a poorly crafted commerical hood makes at 1000CFM (or even lower speeds) can be overpowering in a home.
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SIZING and PLACEMENT of a RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN VENT HOOD Most people purchase the same width hood as the range, but interior designers are increasingly pairing larger hoods with smaller ovens. The extra expanse of stainless steel lends a more "serious" commercial flare to any design. Smoke and steam plume as they come off the cooktop, so installing a wider hood makes perfect functional sense, allowing lower fan speeds to be more effective. The same can be said for installation height: 27 to 30 inches off range top is optimal for performance. Read more on this subject ... |
Dampers (back draft preventers) are generally not installed on Kobe hoods. Back draft preventers (when desired by client) are best installed at the vent cap where they can be easily cleaned and are more effective. The most common type is the "flapper" style used on dryer vents. It is considered an engineering weakness to install dampers above the fan where they are extremely inconvenient to replace and impossible to clean regularly. At best, dirty dampers restrict air flow ... at worst, corrosion and grease buildup eventually renders them inoperable. In practice, back draft preventers provide very little effectiveness - air is hard pressed to find its way through the vent cap/grate, down the pipe, around the fan, and out the filter screens. We do not sell vent pipe, caps, dampers, or related pipe fittings as they are commonly available at any local plumbing supply store.
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GENERAL NOTES ON VENTING EXHAUST HOODS All Kobe hoods include at least one internal fan blower, so they do not require any additional parts. The client does provide their own vent pipe and terminus cap on roof or outer wall. Unless local code requires otherwise, single wall 6 or 7 inch round galvanized vent pipe is available at any local plumbing supply store. Four Kobe models CH122 , CH179 , CH27 and CH77 are unique in they feature a 3-1/4" by 10" rectangular vent knockout on the back (often seen in remodels). Location is centered on hood width and one inch from top of hood to top of the 3-1/4 by 10 inch knockout. Click here to read more on this subject ... |
Japanese engineering pride shines with twin squirrel cage fans for longevity: one squirrel cage on each side of shaft/axle maintains balance and prevents premature bearing failure. Cheap hoods from other manufacturers have a single squirrel cage hanging off the end of the shaft and that stresses the bearings terribly. Other models of Kobe feature vertically mounted twin turbine fans for centrifugal filtration - an advanced, low energy high efficiency approach. While some manufacturers have a single fan system for all of their hoods, Kobe engineers the fan system to match the needs of the hood body. Tight construction, quiet blowers, seamless stainless steel, and very functional, easy to clean grease filtration systems make the Kobe line unique. You won't see non-functional, cheap aluminum mesh filters or pathetic bladed fans on a Kobe. Kobe kitchen exhaust systems are very stylish too, with a wide selection of body styles to suit nearly any aesthetic design concern. We trust you will agree with us that Kobe stainless steel range hoods are of the finest quality, making them the most cost effective kitchen chimney hood on the market today. You can find a copy of the Kobe Range Hood TWO YEAR manufacturer warranty, return policy, service and shipping information at this page: Kobe Range Hood warranty. As a manufacturer, they have always been exceptionally professional, keeping parts in stock and reacting quickly to customer needs. One of the high points of the Kobe warranty - and unique amongst hood manufacturers - is they provide on site service calls as part of their warranty. Kobe range hoods are typically always in stock and will normally ship within two to three business days unless otherwise notified (red letter announcement at shopping cart button). After your new hood is in transit, we automatically alert you with tracking number via email so you can begin tracing.
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WHAT TO DO WITH SLOPED CATHEDRAL and HIGH CEILINGS It is unique to see a stainless steel duct cover extend all the way up to the face of an angled ceiling - or much past ten feet (floor to ceiling height). Cathedral sloped and tall ceilings traditionally have a wood frame 'chaseway' box that 'hangs down' for level/horizontal mounting surface for top of hood duct cover. Designers use chaseways as architectural Focus for the entire room, if not the entire house as your guests view it. Covered with stone, glass, ceiling tin, paneled or tiled, or just drywall, your vent pipe extends on through the center of the chaseway. Unless you are shooting for an industrial look, a stainless steel 'finger' unmitigated from floor to 12 foot ceiling can be an over-powering 'eye magnet'. Smaller chaseways (single 2by4 frame) are wood trimmed to match the rest of the room and/or cabinets. Do you need an economical means to extend a too-short duct cover just six inches or more? Surround the top of your duct cover with decorative wood trim, tile or molding to hide any gap. |
We keep all Kobe hoods in stock for quick shipment - please order online for fastest logistics
If Out of Stock, red lettered notice will appear above Add To Cart button in place of blue IN STOCK - typically ships next business day
3% cash discount for payment other than credit card - wire, cashier's check or US Postal money order
Email natural@colorado.net with Kobe model, your name, phone and shipping address for an invoice
Plus, CONTRACTORS - DESIGNERS - ARCHITECTS are eligible for a $50 Rebate with business license on file
hoods must be paid for by you (the professional) and ship to you at your business' billing address - No Exceptions - your client is not involved
Rebate is not valid when shipping to client job site, a residence or home-business, sub-contractor or other third party address
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Brillia™ hoods are not sold by TheNaturalHome.com
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Ceiling Mount Island Hoods - FREE shipping! Sorry, no APO/FPO, HI, AK, PR, or Canada
Three of the Kobe ceiling mount island hoods are available in a ductless recirculating version
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Left click on any picture for pricing and details on that particular model
click here for Kobe hood installation and operation manuals
Questions? Email natural@colorado.net or call 800-563-9720
We keep all Kobe hoods in stock for quick shipment - please order online for fastest logistics
If Out of Stock, red lettered notice will appear above Add To Cart button in place of blue IN STOCK - typically ships next business day
3% cash discount for payment other than credit card - wire, cashier's check or US Postal money order
Email natural@colorado.net with Kobe model, your name, phone and shipping address for an invoice
Plus, CONTRACTORS - DESIGNERS - ARCHITECTS are eligible for a $50 Rebate with business license on file
hoods must be paid for by you (the professional) and ship to you at your business' billing address - No Exceptions - your client is not involved
Rebate is not valid when shipping to client job site, a residence or home-business, sub-contractor or other third party address
Wall Mount Chimney Hoods - FREE shipping! Sorry, no APO/FPO, HI, AK, PR, or Canada
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Left click on any picture for pricing and details on that particular model
click here for Kobe hood installation and operation manuals
Questions? Email natural@colorado.net or call 800-563-9720
Under Cabinet Vent Hoods - FREE shipping! Sorry, no APO/FPO, HI, AK, PR, or Canada
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Recirculating Ductless Hoods - FREE shipping! Sorry, no APO/FPO, HI, AK, PR, or Canada
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Insert Hoods mount inside cabinet - FREE shipping! Sorry, no APO/FPO, HI, AK, PR, or Canada
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Accessories ship for FREE when ordered at the same time as your Kobe hood
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We keep all Kobe hoods in stock for quick shipment - please order online for fastest logistics
If Out of Stock, red lettered notice will appear above Add To Cart button in place of blue IN STOCK - typically ships next business day
3% cash discount for payment other than credit card - wire, cashier's check or US Postal money order
Email natural@colorado.net with Kobe model, your name, phone and shipping address for an invoice
Plus, CONTRACTORS - DESIGNERS - ARCHITECTS are eligible for a $50 Rebate with business license on file
hoods must be paid for by you (the professional) and ship to you at your business' billing address - No Exceptions - your client is not involved
Rebate is not valid when shipping to client job site, a residence or home-business, sub-contractor or other third party address
Warranty and Shipment of Kobe Range Hoods
Kobe range hoods are kept in stock and typically ship the next business day.
If a hood model is Out of Stock, notice is posted in bold red text above shopping cart button for that particular unit.
After your new hood is in transit, we automatically email tracking information with estimated delivery date and contact information for the trucking company.
We have always enjoyed working with Kobe and trust you too will find their customer service very helpful, should you ever need it.
And if history is any judge, you may well never need any parts or service.
Kobe engineering and construction has proven extremely reliable over the years.
The Kobe TWO YEAR manufacturer warranty, return policy, service and shipping information is posted online at: Kobe Range Hood warranty.
Kobe keeps parts in stock and reacts quickly to customer needs.
One of the high points of their warranty - and quite unique amongst hood manufacturers - is they provide on-site service calls as part of their warranty.
If need be, they will do their best to sub-contract one of your local independent appliance repair centers for a service call.
Shipping the entire unit back for repair is the last option for Kobe, not the first and only option found with most other hood manufacturers.
At the moment, we are no longer selling any stainless steel professional style residental gas ranges or low-energy refrigerators. Manufacturer product quality, sturdy crating, wide distributor service networks and kind pricing have proven elusive (as a package) in Residential Rated stainless steel stoves. Commercial Rated ranges are a great alternative should your local building department and home mortgage insurance carrier will allow it. Generally speaking, any commercial gas oven Restaurant Range is going to be much heavier duty, have better standard features and come with a much lighter price tag. Residential Rated ranges often claim to be fully insulated with a zero-clearance rating, but take those specifications with a grain of salt, as they say. You should always box-in around a gas range with fire-proof materials and allow plenty of clearance regardless of the rating. Cabinets are practically built with dry cardboard anymore ...
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some general rules-of-thumb to consider when shopping for a professional kitchen range
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