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Type I and Type II hoods valued by length, fire-suppression completeness, filters, lights, make-up air, fan package, and removal complexity.
Ventilation hood value is more complicated than most equipment because the asset is installed, code-sensitive, and expensive to remove. Buyers compare hood length, Type I or Type II use, fire-suppression status, baffle filters, lights, controls, exhaust fan, curb, make-up air, and whether the package can be reused in their location.
A hood with a complete fan package, fire-system documentation, filters, lights, and clean stainless can have meaningful resale value, but custom dimensions and missing components shrink the buyer pool. Removal labor also changes proceeds. A seller who requires the buyer to uninstall the hood should expect lower offers than one who provides clean professional removal.
Private-sale pricing is strongest when the hood is standard in size, fully documented, and paired with fan and make-up air components. Dealers and liquidators discount hoods for code uncertainty, fire-system recertification, roof work, damaged seams, and transport. In some closures, a hood with missing suppression parts or custom sizing may be worth little beyond stainless scrap.
| Band | Planning range | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement-cost reference | $5,000-$46,000 | New or comparable replacement cost used when original invoice is unknown. |
| Private-sale asking band | $1,000-$10,500 | Best fit when the seller can wait, test the unit, and coordinate pickup. |
| Consignment net planning band | $575-$8,200 | Broker-assisted sale after a commission and longer selling window. |
| Dealer buyout planning band | $275-$5,250 | Cash-and-removal path discounted for reconditioning and resale margin. |
| Auction or liquidation band | $200-$4,400 | Speed-focused exit exposed to buyer turnout and removal terms. |
| Parts or scrap fallback | $50-$1,475 | Fallback for incomplete, unsafe, or uneconomical repair situations. |
Hoods depreciate around installation risk more than age alone. Complete packages with documentation hold value better than disconnected stainless shells.
Excellent condition means clean stainless, standard dimensions, complete filters and lights, fan package, make-up air context, and fire-system records. Fair condition should reflect removal damage, missing components, or custom fit.
Excellent
Ready to demonstrate, clean, complete, and buyer-ready.
Good
Normal wear with core functions testable and standard parts included.
Fair
Usable or repairable, but missing pieces or service needs reduce offers.
Poor
Untested, incomplete, non-working, or likely to sell as a repair project.
CaptiveAire, Gaylord, Greenheck, Halton, Accurex, and Avtec are useful brand anchors. Brand helps only when length, hood type, and system components are clearly documented.
Code fit, fire suppression, roof penetrations, and professional removal can dominate resale value. Do not price a hood from replacement cost alone.
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