Remove kitchen pollutants with this 36-inch GE telescopic downdraft system. It gives you a variable fan speed control up to 500 CFM, and its reusable mesh grease filter slides out for quick cleaning.
Q: Hi. Will this work in the place of this GE older model? UVB36SK1SS
A: Unless it is exact same model, I wouldn't count on it. I also wouldn't count on Best Buy for much help. I used this as a replacement for an older GE downdraft. After literally 6 visits from Best Buy techs - who are just refrigerator movers, for the most part -- and two damaged in shipping units -- they were able to install this unit, after having to trim my counter, a bit.
A: No, the location has pre set spots, depending upon where it needs to meet the vent fan. Tools are required to shift it. Directions are in the specs and install info.
A: Both models have the same width but the height and depth are different. The dimensions for the UVD6361DPBB are: 7 H x 36 W x 7 D. If your location can accommodate those differences, then this unit should be able to fit in the same space.
Q: Does this downdraft vent include the blower?
A: Yes, we can confirm that this telescopic downdraft system includes a 500 CFM exhaust fan. For more details check out the Installation Guide which can be viewed at the bottom of the Features tab on the product page of the Best Buy website.
A: If you're still in need of assistance, please contact your local Best Buy store directly. They can best assist with delivery and installation questions.
Q: Is this device could replace a Thermador downdraft system CVS36R? Thanks in advance!
A: I don’t know if it was Thermodore. The original downdraft was (I believe) a Dacor one.
$1069.99
Remove kitchen pollutants with this 36-inch GE telescopic downdraft system. It gives you a variable fan speed control up to 500 CFM, and its reusable mesh grease filter slides out for quick cleaning.
$1849
Keep your air clean while cooking with this retractable Jenn-Air telescoping downdraft ventilation system. It appears at the push of a button to remove cooking odors, smoke and steam. The slim profile occupies minimal countertop space, and the four fan speed settings of this Jenn-Air telescoping downdraft ventilation system let you control venting for optimal performance.
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This KitchenAid Specialty Series KXD4636YSS telescopic downdraft system features a variable-speed fan with a 600 cfm vertical exhaust capacity to help maintain a fresh-smelling kitchen. A removable, dishwasher-safe mesh filter allows easy cleaning.
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Refresh your kitchen after cooking with this 36" Whirlpool UXD8636DYS telescopic downdraft system that features a 600 cfm blower to remove smoke and odors from the air. The stainless-steel finish offers a stylish look to complement your décor.
Pros for GE - 36 inches - Externally Vented - Telescopic Downdraft Range Hood - Black | |||
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Looks, Sleek, Close to cooktop, Integration, Perfect fit | Brand, Price, Quiet fan, Recommendation, Tall | Powerful, Quiet, Looks great, Durability, Multiple settings | Good quality, Fits cooktop, Innovation, Motor placement, Smoke control |
Cons for GE - 36 inches - Externally Vented - Telescopic Downdraft Range Hood - Black | |||
Installation, Depth, Loud, Telescoping downdrafts, Vent design | Suction | Installation, Button sticks, Defective, Expensive, Failed | Lacking instructions |
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This is a replacement for an older model. The telescoping downdrafts are notorious for breaking down. It is such a poor design. This replacement model works great, and if this review was just for the functionality of this downdraft, I'd give it 5 stars. But the problem is this is a brand new model. The old models have been discontinued, so there really is no option. If you have a GE cooktop, you need a GE venting system when it is a downdraft location. GE has a "guarantee" that replacements will fit the existing location. That was apparently forgotten by GE when they did this revamp of the telescoping downdraft. They added some brackets on the side, because they changed how the product turns on and off as well as how it is triggered to rise up and retract. Those brackets make it wider by 2" than the prior model. They also made it deeper. IMPORTANT NOTE AT THE TIME I DID MY RESEARCH, THE SPECS ON THIS PRODUCT WERE INCORRECT. The entire downdraft is not 7" deep. I knew that had to be a mistake, but I did not expect the downdraft to be yet another 4" deeper than the old model. That means if it is difficult to plug in your older version of the downdraft, it will be virtually impossible to plug this one in because it basically blocks all access behind the item. At least with the old model, you could reach your hand underneath the bottom of the downdraft in order to reach behind it and plug it in. Now, because it is deeper, it is impossible. That is why I'm giving it 3 stars. The functionality is great. The specs are way off and the ease of replacement is awful. It will be fabulous for a new build, but to replace an existing location without a contractor modifying your cabinets and access to what I have, which is a center island cooktop with cabinets and drawers making the space very tight (built in 2005), the installation instruction are worthless. They now require that there be additional access to the side of the downdraft casing, not behind it. Great if you are designing something. Worthless as a replacement.
This review is from GE - 36 inches - Externally Vented - Telescopic Downdraft Range Hood - Stainless Steel
Posted by SoCalMom
We purchased this Venting system when we remodeled our kitchen because we previously had a ceiling vent above the cook top in our island. The ceiling vent was an eyesore in the middle of our kitchen. This vent is sleek and works great. Our contractors read reviews for us and found the draw back was with the template for cutting the counters. The template it is too large and leaves a gap on the ends. They were able to make it fit perfectly and it is so seamless now. The venting works great too, I didn't use our other one much because it was so loud and didn't work because it was so high. This one seems to work great because it is very close to the cooktop.
This review is from GE - 36 inches - Externally Vented - Telescopic Downdraft Range Hood - Stainless Steel
Posted by ShaninS
Meets expectation except: 1) Lowest fan setting is still quite noisy. 2) Will not pull steam. Pulls smoke w/o a problem. 3) Very smooth up and down motion. 4) Very good flush mount and appearance.
Posted by BodinH