Range Hoods: Reviews

Although the Kenmore 52340 isn't as stylish as some range hoods, it's more powerful than most, and reviewers say it effectively removes smoke from the air. The relatively tall case prevents steam and smoke from escaping,… while the 360-cubic-feet-per-minute blower draws it out of the kitchen. Features include two incandescent lights and an infinite fan speed adjustment. Owners say installation is easy for a do-it-yourselfer. This Kenmore range hood is available in white, almond and black in a 30-inch width. Similar models are available in 36-inch and 42-inch widths.

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At 160 cubic feet per minute, the inexpensive Broan Economy 403001 isn't the most powerful range hood out there, and it isn't much to look at, but owners say it works surprisingly well and is much quieter (at 6.5 sones)… than similar models. It has two fan settings (low and high) and a single incandescent light, but what it lacks in features it makes up for in price. This range hood is also one of the few vented models that can be used in a very small space, which owners of RVs and houseboats appreciate. The 403001 is the 30-inch white version, but it's also available in 21-, 24-, 36- and 42-inch widths and in white, biscuit, almond, black and stainless-steel finishes.

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Wall-mounted range hoods are expensive, but they look nicer than most under-cabinet models and they can add to your home's resale value when part of a kitchen renovation. Furthermore, reviews say this type of range hood… is the most effective at removing smoke and kitchen odors. Unlike many wall-mounted range hoods, the 270-cubic-feet-per-minute (CFM) Kenmore 50303 comes with a chimney to hide the ductwork without the need for custom cabinets or soffit. Despite its relatively low airflow rating, this range hood outperforms expensive high-CFM models in tests. It's also one of the most stylish models available for less than $1,000. Owners say it is quiet and works like a charm. It includes an infinite fan speed control and incandescent lights, has a stainless-steel finish and is 30 inches wide. The similar 36-inch Kenmore 50363 (*est. $555) is also available.

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Island chimney range hoods are the least effective type; that's because there's no wall to help trap smoke and steam, so the range hood must work much harder. Still, homeowners like them because they can be a main design… feature in a kitchen renovation and can add significant value to your home. Atlas USA is better known for its bathroom furnishings than for its kitchen products, but their Cavaliere-Euro line of wall-mounted and island chimney range hoods has attracted a lot of attention from homeowners recently. The Atlas Cavaliere-Euro SV218D36IM includes a powerful 900-cubic-feet-per-minute blower, curved glass canopy, and an array of features usually reserved for models costing twice as much. It has four halogen lights, six fan settings, electronic touch pad controls, a filter cleaning reminder and delayed shutoff. This stainless-steel range hood is 36 inches wide. A 30-inch width is also available.

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