Choosing the Perfect Range Hood for Your Kitchen

We thought we’d list them out for you, so when you’re ready to make those decisions, YOU

WILL BE READY.

First things first – what is the importance of a kitchen range hoods

? It filters out the smoke, moisture, odour and grease that comes from the usage of your

range no matter how often you cook.

1. Cooking lifestyle

How often do you cook? If it is just a few small meals a couple times a week, perhaps a hood

mounted on a cabinet should do. However, if you go all out – grill, fry, sauté and boil on a

regular basis then you should consider a more professional, higher end range hood.

2. Space

Considering the space in your kitchen both horizontally and vertically is important to figure

out what kind of range hood will fit. Experts recommend that if your stove is installed as part

of a kitchen island with no cabinetry above, you will need a range hood that has an exposed

shaft. If your range is traditionally against a wall, then you have a choice of either a range

with an exposed shaft or make an architectural feature of it.

3. Where will it vent to?

The options say that your range hood can vent to the outside, or inside. Naturally, the first

choice is always to vent to the outside because it helps taking moisture, smoke, grease and

odour out of your home. However, in some situations you may not be able to vent outside,

eg. you may have a condo or a multi-story home. If you’re not able to vent outside your hood

will still remove the odour, smoke and grease, but moisture will still remain in the kitchen

which could affect the finishes in your kitchen.

4. Choose a style

Thanks to an increase in design, variety of materials and the use of imagination range hoods

come in all kinds of sizes, styles and finishes from traditional to über-modern. Here’s a simple

style sheet:

5. Noise

The sound level of range hoods is rated in the number of sones (perceived sound) they

produce at their highest fan speed. The lower the number (for the same CFM), the quieter

the fan. Unlike decibels, doubling the number of sones is equivalent to two times the noise

level. So think of the sound level of a fan you are willing to tolerate – see if you can test them

out at the showroom!

6. Ease of cleaning process

Look for a vent fan with smooth surfaces and fully enclosed bottoms with a filter that’s easy

to remove and clean.

7. Controls

Experts suggest you choose a range hood with a multispeed fan, or one where you could

control the speed. Hoods now come with built-in buttons, smart controls, and heat sensors.

8. Lighting

Choose a range hood that provides balanced and energy-efficient lighting.

We suggest that you also consider consulting a professional to understand each of your

unique kitchen situations and space. We are always available to sit with you to find the best

solution to your questions and help you construct your ideal kitchen. Set up an appointment

with one of our talented designers at Island range hood today!

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