Best 1200 CFM Range Hoods and Buyer’s Guide

A 1200 CFM range hood is a beautiful finishing touch to your kitchen remodel. If you’re in the market for a range hood and you love to cook, these hoods are perfect for you. They will vent heavy grease, steam, and smoke from your kitchen in no time at all. The best part is, they are powerful enough to work really well in your outdoor cooking space as well!

We’ll lay out some of the most common questions we hear from customers about 1200 CFM range hoods in this article. Then, we’ll highlight some of our best 1200 CFM hoods. They are the best on the market today, so be sure to stick around until the end!

What size duct do I need for 1200 CFM?

A 1200 CFM range hood requires 10” duct or larger. With a hood as powerful as 1200 CFM, it is even more important to ensure that you have installed the appropriate size of ductwork.

How fast does air move with 1200 CFM?

Air moves at a rate of 1200 cubic feet per minute. This is quite fast for a residential range hood. A hood this powerful will move heavy smoke and steam outside of your kitchen with ease. To test the power of your hood, boil some water in a large pot.

Once it reaches the boiling point, turn on your range hood and look at how much steam escapes and how much steam enters your duct. More often than not, your range hood will capture all of the steam.

How much make up air should a 1200 CFM vent hood have?

The amount of make up air is controlled by the size of your make up air damper, which is the same size as your ductwork. For a 1200 CFM vent hood, you’ll want 10” or larger duct work and a 10” or larger make up air damper. This will ensure that a sufficient amount of fresh air is replaced in your kitchen after greasy air exits your range hood.

What is the quietest vent at 1200 CFM?

The quietest vent hoods running at their max 1200 CFM are between 7 and 8 sones, which is about equivalent to the noise level of a normal conversation. This is incredibly quiet for a range hood this powerful. At lower speeds, you can enjoy even quieter operation.

You can browse our quiet 1200 CFM range hoods here.

1200 CFM Inline Exhaust Fans

A 1200 CFM inline exhaust fan is a powerful blower that sits inside your ductwork. Most blowers are local blowers, which are inside the range hood itself, but inline blowers are installed inside the duct which makes them much quieter. For a 1200 CFM blower, the inline or remote blower is a great option because these hoods are moving a lot of air. They can become quite noisy.

At Proline, we offer one model, the ProV, that is compatible with an inline blower. It comes either as a wall range hood or an insert. The ultra-quiet blower is rated at 1300 CFM and is available for purchase here.

Where can I get professional-strength range hoods of 1200 CFM?

Purchase your professional-strength 1200 CFM range hood from Proline Range Hoods. We have been selling powerful range hoods manufactured with industry-leading quality for over 15 years to homeowners, contractors, and design professionals.

At Proline, we sell a wide selection of wall mount hoods, island hoods, under cabinet hoods, range hood inserts, and outdoor hoods. At 1200 CFM, we offer many different types of wall and island hoods, range hood inserts with dual blowers, and durable outdoor vent hoods.

Our newest island vent hood is 1200 CFM, installed flush with your ceiling. Check it out right here!

Our Best 1200 CFM Range Hoods

At Proline, we pride ourselves on crafting professional-quality range hoods that make a powerful statement in your kitchen. Our 1200 CFM hoods are no exception. Built for both indoor and outdoor use, these impressive vent hoods will accommodate any cooking style. Enjoy barbecuing with family and friends with a robust outdoor hood or make a statement in your indoor kitchen with an elegant island hood. You can also mount many of our 1200 CFM hoods on your wall if you have that particular setup.

Check out five of our best 1200 CFM vent hoods below.

PLJW 109 WC

The PLJW 109 WC is one of our most versatile and powerful range hoods. It comes with a high-efficiency 1200 CFM dual blower that will clean your kitchen air with incredible ease. You’ll also enjoy two heat lamps in the back of the hood to warm your food, efficient stainless steel baffle filters, a sleek push-button control panel, and many other perks. It is available in sizes 36”, 42”, 48”, 54”, and 60”. Check out more of its features below.

PLJL Hurricane

You just saw one of our most versatile hoods; here is one of our most versatile vent hood inserts: the PLJL Hurricane. The four LED lights give superior coverage of your entire range. In addition, the baffle filters are incredibly effective at capturing smoke and grease as it passes through your range hood.

Our Hurricane insert is available at both 600 CFM (single blower) and 1200 CFM (dual blower) so you are sure to find the amount of power that is right for you.

PLJI 102

The PLJI 102 is the first island range hood on our list. This island hood is a favorite among our customers because it can be installed indoors or outdoors. We have a model built with 430 stainless steel that is great for indoor use, and a more durable and stain-resistant hood built with 304 stainless steel to withstand outdoor use.

Matching control panels on opposite sides of the hood make operation a breeze. Not to mention that you’ll love the bright LEDs which will streamline your cooking experience.

The PLJI 102 is available in widths 36” and above.

PLJI 103

The PLJI 103 is another durable island hood that will last you for years to come. It’s the spitting image of our 102 model, but the control panel on this hood includes stainless steel push buttons on the underside of the hood.

You can’t go wrong with either one of these powerful and efficient vent hoods.

PLJW 104

The PLJW 104 is just one of two models with knob controls, the second being the ProV. They are backlit with a soft blue, making them look exceptionally modern. They’re also easy to access under the front of the range hood.

The four LED lights offer exceptional coverage of your range, keeping you on task in the kitchen. Purchase your PLJW 104 wall range hood below.

Thank you for reading our buyer’s guide and reviews for 1200 CFM range hoods. We’re always happy to help answer any questions you have about your hood, so please feel free to contact us at (877) 901 - 5530.

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