Range Hoods for Any Kitchen
Shopping for range hoods doesn't have to be a daunting task. This small appliance is actually one that many people think to get last, but is one of those details to a kitchen that can make or break it. When shopping for this appliance, know what you're shopping for. This is one appliance that goes by several names like: kitchen exhaust hoods, or kitchen vent hoods. Always make sure your hood matches the rest of the appliances. If this is for your personal home that you may be selling one day, spend the extra money in getting a hood that also is more contemporary looking as opposed to the $20 basic hood. Range hoods come in a ducted version, where the air is circulated and filtered outside, a non-ducted where there is just a filter and the air is filtered, cleaned, and re-circulated back into the kitchen; and lastly a convertible version, that can be either ducted or non-ducted. Depending on the size of your kitchen, determine the CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) you will need. This rating states how much air the hood will pull out. The most powerful is not always the best. If it's too strong, it will pull your heat out in the winter, and your A/C out in the summer making your energy bills a lot higher. So get what's suitable. For small to medium sized kitchens 200 - 300 CFM is good. Your hood should also match your range or cooktop. If your range or cooktop is 30 inches wide, you need a 30-inch wide hood. So always measure your range or cooktop's width before shopping. Lastly, some features to bare in mind. Some models are quieter than others, some have lights, and some have different speed settings. If you have a cooktop, some models don't require a range hood due to the cooktop having it's own built-in downdraft.
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