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Range Hoods: Ratings of Sources
Total of 17 Sources

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1. ConsumerReports.org
Aug. 2006
Range Hoods
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Editors of ConsumerReports.org test about 30 range hoods, including under-cabinet, wall chimney, island chimney and downdraft models. Range hoods are rated based on smoke removal, airflow volume, noise and lighting. An easy-to-read score chart is included, but this somewhat dated report does not include reliability data or owner reviews.
2. ConsumerGuide.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods Product Reviews
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment About 20 range hoods are reviewed at ConsumerGuide.com, a dozen of which receive either Best Buy or Budget Buy awards. It's unclear whether the reviewed range hoods have been tested or not, but the reviews are critical, detailed, and include plenty of information on how specific features work.
3. Choice.com.au
Sept. 2008
Canopy Rangehoods
by Editors of Choice
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Editors of Australia's Choice magazine test and rate 10 canopy (wall chimney) range hoods based on performance, noise and ease of use. Information on the cost and frequency of carbon filter replacement is also included for each model. Although manufacturers such as Bosch and Miele also make range hoods in the U.S., the specific models tested are sold in Australia and New Zealand.
4. Which.co.uk
Not Dated
Cooker Hoods
by Editors of Which?
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Which? is the British equivalent of Consumer Reports and offers similarly detailed ratings for more than 20 range hoods, which are tested for performance, noise and ease of use. Although a few brands are sold in the U.S., the tested models differ significantly from their American counterparts.
5. AJMadison.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods Reviews
by Contributors to AJMadison.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment AJMadison.com is an online appliance retailer that allows owners to post ratings and comments on products they own. Although owner reviews of range hoods tend to be hard to find, there are quite a few here. Broan range hoods seem to be especially popular at AJMadison.com, but other brands receive scattered reviews here as well. Two Broan Allure range hoods are especially well rated by owners.
6. ABT.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods
by Contributors to ABT.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment ABT.com is another website that sells and ships appliances directly to customers. Several Broan range hoods receive numerous reviews here. Different colors are listed separately, so you'll need to check each color individually to view all of the reviews for a particular model. ABT.com is especially useful if you're looking for reviews of inexpensive models like the Broan Economy 413001.
7. Sears.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods
by Contributors to Sears.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Most of the owner reviews for range hoods here are for Kenmore models, which are sold exclusively at Sears. Jenn-Air and Whirlpool range hoods also receive a handful of reviews. Although most reviewed range hoods have only two or three owner comments, a few have 10 or more.
8. Overstock.com
As of May 2009
Ranges & Ovens
by Contributors to Overstock.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Overstock.com doesn't sell many range hoods, but several models receive quite a few owner reviews. Most of the reviewed range hoods are wall-mounted and island chimney models, which get few comments… elsewhere. Curiously, Overstock.com lists model numbers but not brand names for some range hoods, so you may need to do additional research to find the manufacturer. Range hoods don't have their own category at this website, so there are a few freestanding ranges and wall ovens mixed in.

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9. Appliance.com
2008
Range Hoods: Style and Substance
by Jennie L. Phipps
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Appliance.com offers numerous in-depth buyer's guides and reviews of large and small home appliances. This article covers range hoods in detail, with a focus on stylish models. Three relatively quiet models and one attractive (but non-vented) model are chosen by the author, but there's no indication the range hoods were formally tested.
10. Building Products magazine
Sept. 22, 2008
Green Ribbon Products
by Maura Dieringer and Diane Kittower
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This article, originally published in Building Products magazine, highlights the magazine's 2008 Green Products Awards. Products were chosen in several categories, based on specifications and information packets provided by manufacturers. The Broan-NuTone QDE series is the winner in the range hoods category.
11. consumer.org.nz
Oct. 2008
Rangehoods
by Editors of Consumer
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment New Zealand's Consumer magazine tests five inexpensive range hoods and rates each based on ease of use and ability to capture steam. None are sold in the U.S.
12. Amazon.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods
by Contributors to Amazon.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment At Amazon.com, owner reviews for range hoods are mixed in with filters and other accessories, making the site harder to navigate than some. Most range hoods here don't receive ratings, but about a dozen models receive a handful of reviews each. Unfortunately, the ratings can be misleading -- some reviews discuss Amazon.com Marketplace sellers rather than the range hoods.
13. Epinions.com
As of May 2009
Kitchen Hoods
by Contributors to Epinions.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Epinions.com lists nearly 4,000 range hoods, but only about 40 are rated by users. The vast majority of reviewed models receive only one owner comment; a few have more, so Epinions is worth a look once you've narrowed down your choice.
14. HomeDepot.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods Reviews
by Contributors to HomeDepot.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment The Home Depot's review site is easy to navigate and allows products to be sorted by both average rating and number of reviews. As with most retailer websites, however, there aren't many reviews for individual models of range hoods, and the comments are a mixed bag. Some are quite detailed and reflect months of use; others simply say "nice product."
15. HomeClick.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods
by Contributors to HomeClick.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment HomeClick.com is an online retailer that allows users to post reviews of products they own. Although there aren't a lot of reviews for range hoods here, a few models by several different manufacturers receive a handful of comments each.
16. GardenWeb.com
As of May 2009
Appliances Forum
by Contributors to GardenWeb.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This high-traffic discussion board is a popular online meeting place for appliance enthusiasts. Although range hoods aren't as frequently discussed as other appliances, there are several useful threads here that compare high-end brands.
17. BestBuy.com
As of May 2009
Range Hoods
by Contributors to BestBuy.com
1 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Owner reviews at BestBuy.com tend to be more detailed than others, which generally makes it a good site to check when shopping for appliances. Owners are asked to provide pros and cons and whether they would recommend the range hood to a friend. Unfortunately, although Best Buy sells more than 200 models of range hoods, the few that receive owner reviews have only one comment each.

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