Ducted vs. Ductless Hood

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• Return Air

  Ducting that draws room air back to the system. Insufficient return is a common cause of weak airflow and short-cycling.

• Eased Edge

  A nearly-square counter edge with the sharp corner slightly softened. The most common, lowest-cost, and most contemporary edge profile.

• Drop-In Sink

  A self-rimming sink that drops into a counter cutout with its rim resting on top. Lowest-cost install; the rim catches debris but works o…

• Eat-In Kitchen

  A kitchen with space for a table or banquette for casual dining within the room, distinct from a separate dining room. A frequent buyer p…

• Drawer Box (Dovetail)

  The drawer's structural box. Solid-wood sides joined with dovetail joints signal quality and durability; stapled particleboard boxes are…

• End / Skin Panel

  A finished panel applied to an exposed cabinet side so it matches the door fronts instead of showing raw box material — required wherever…

• Downdraft Ventilation

  A vent that rises behind or beside the cooktop and pulls air downward, used where an overhead hood is undesirable (islands). Generally le…

• Face Frame Cabinet

  A cabinet with a solid wood frame across the front of the box. The traditional American style; the frame adds rigidity but slightly narro…