Coil burners are less expensive to purchase easier to replace parts. They’re self-service but are slowly becoming a thing of the past. They are harder to clean, and take longer to cool down. Glass tops use similar burners that radiate the heat through the cooktop, so response time is a little slower. But they are easier to clean, more modern looking, and most manufacturers offer them in more deluxe features like larger ovens, warming drawers, Air Fry, and double ovens. Most people have moved away from coil tops and many brands have stopped manufacturing them. Al says get a smooth top and if you want the next level look at induction! Great technology.

So it does depend on the width and depth, but XO is a brand that offers fantastic hood inserts in all sizes and cfm ratings, one of the most popular is the XOI3315KS shallow yet powerful! I use them all the time and they work great and have very good customer service as well. Quiet too!

https://xoappliance.com/insert/

This is a great idea and is done quite often. This way, you keep the capacity of a full depth. But don’t lose the look of the counter depth. I can say customers of mine who have done this in the past, it was based on what is behind the wall. If nothing important like a bedroom closet it’s easy if a bathroom etc. Then there may be a water line or drain to watch for, they recess the wall and build it back a few inches, some turn the studs sideways to save a few inches, I would also consider putting the electric and waterline in a recessed area to save space as well.

I personally do not use one, as where I live in the NorthEast, hard water is not an issue. I can tell you that I have had customers around the country ask, and the consensus many times was the Pentair brand, the Pelican system. They seem to work well and be reputable companies. Here is the link: Pentair System