“We currently have an electric cooktop and an electric oven with no vent to the outside of our house. We are planning to buy a dual fuel oven. Do gas cook tops need to vent to the outside ?”
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It is recommended to vent directly outside with gas cooktops. Some cities it is required by codes to do so...
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. You should check the building codes in your area. Ours required a 650 cfm blower. Aside from that, you're lighting fires in your house with a gas stove. You do not want the by-products of combustion to accumulate in your house - you know: carbon monoxide, etc. If you don't have them, you may also need to install additional carbon monoxide and smoke alarms.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello Portoc, we are attaching a copy of the installation guide for your convenience which should answer all of your questions moving forward. https://www.kitchenaid.com/content/dam/global/documents/201508/installation-instructions-W10665259-RevD.pdf
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I believe all stoves, electric or gas, should be vented to the outside, preferably using the overhead fan-hood system and pick a unit that has one or two electric fans with easy access for cleaning and the units shell should be made of stainless steel for longer life and cleaning as well. When pan frying meats or baking in the oven, all that smoke, water vapor and even some grease must have a way to exit your home, especially when you consider long term use. We had a down draft fan on our last range and it just didn't work to our satisfaction, especially when cooking bacon or frying meats. I hope this info helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No the range does not need to be vented. You'll need a range hood which does need to be vented.
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