Did you find out what you should consider when buying a hood?

March 04, 2023

Did you know that a range hood is a device specifically designed to help your home and family?

A range hood is a device, usually installed above a stove, that helps capture, filter, or extract grease and fumes from your cooking surface. Range hoods come with a built-in fan and sometimes include lights to help illuminate your stove.

Range hoods are available in a variety of types and sizes to suit your kitchen equipment and cooking appliances. You can find options that blow air outside the home through ducts, or hood options that filter and return air to your kitchen.

Do I really need a vent?

When you cook on any stove, including gas or electric, particles of grease, food, water, and smoke evaporate into the air. In the short term, this can reduce air quality and fill your home with odors. In the long term, these particles can leave a mess all over your kitchen.

A range hood may be necessary depending on where you live. Most people can benefit from a range hood, even those who rarely cook or only steam vegetables. If you frequently fry, boil meats and proteins, or dry foods, the need for a range hood is even greater.

What should I consider when buying a hood?

There are many different types and sizes of range hoods designed to suit your cooking, cooking surface, and kitchen layout. When choosing a range hood, make sure it fits your home and lifestyle. Learn more about how to choose a range hood with these considerations:

Hello:

CFM, or cubic feet per minute, measures how much air your ventilation system can move in one minute. The ventilation requirements for gas furnaces typically require a higher CFM rating than an electric furnace.

Voice:

If you're used to older ventilation systems, you may associate them with a lot of noise. Newer hoods can be quieter thanks to advanced sound technology.

Lighting:

Since part of the hood's job is to illuminate your cooktop, look for one with bright lighting that allows you to see your work surface. Range hoods with LED work lights are a popular choice.

Ventilation:

Depending on the construction of your home, you may not be able to vent to the outside and may instead opt for a recirculation hood. Follow the recommended maximum vent length, which may affect the hood's performance.

Pairing:

Make sure to match the size of your range hood to the size of your cooking surface. At a minimum, the match should be by size (30-inch range hood with 30-inch cooking surface).

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