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When it comes to having a beautiful kitchen, a lot of focus is put on the design of cabinets, countertops, floors, and appliances. However, one aspect kitchen remodels oftentimes miss is investing in quality range hoods. Current trends have made range hoods into statement pieces, but under cabinet range hoods—which have sleek profiles—are more popular among homeowners who want a simpler presentation.
Looks aside, kitchen ventilation systems are essential to a healthy home. It’s easy to underplay the gravity of cooking indoors, but recent studies have shown that cooking without proper ventilation can be more harmful than we realized. We reveal the details inside, plus a look at our top under cabinet range hoods for a happy, healthy kitchen and home.
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Shop NowHow Does a Range Hood Work?
A range hood uses an integrated fan and, sometimes, an illuminating light to brighten up your cooktop. The ultimate purpose of a range hood is to capture, filter and vent out steam and cooking grease from above your cooking surface. If you are looking to invest in healthy kitchen appliances, then considering an under-cabinet range hood is a great first step.
Range hoods are measured in CFMs (cubic feet per minute), which indicates how many cubic feet of air the range hood ventilates every minute. If you’re wondering how to improve kitchen ventilation, then investing in a range hood with a high CFM is important to keep in mind—but don’t overdo it! Not every kitchen needs 700 CFMs or more, and too much air circulation can actually affect the air pressure throughout the home. Here’s a handy guide we like to reference when it comes to determining how many CFMs you need for your kitchen.
Health Benefits of a Range Hood
It’s no secret that we’re concerned about health more than ever before. That includes a higher awareness of how to reduce indoor air pollution and how to improve indoor air quality. A range hood is one great step in achieving both, while still giving you a great eye-catching appeal. You may still be wondering, “Do I need a range hood?”, well, let’s take a look at some of the benefits of investing in a range hood to help you decide if investing in a new or upgraded range hood is right for you.
✔ Improved Air Quality
The biggest benefit of a range hood is that is can drastically improve indoor air quality. Cooking and meal prepping can expose homeowners to airborne particles that we are unknowingly releasing into our air. Under cabinet range hoods made with high-quality filtration systems do a stand-up job at filtering and venting out smoke, steam, fumes, and other unwanted byproducts of cooking. Investing in improved home air quality is truly one of the most effective ways to upkeep a sanitary kitchen. In addition to improved air quality in your kitchen, properly installed under cabinet range hoods creates healthier air for your entire home, by encouraging fresh air to flow inside.
✔ Kitchen Cleanliness
With an under cabinet range hood, home cooks can reduce unwanted grease film and steam from accumulating on the surrounding countertops, cabinets, and appliances. These types of film build-ups attract unwanted bacteria and mold, which are extremely difficult to get up if left for a long time.
✔ Better Breathing
The added benefit of cleaner air in your home ultimately leads to better breathing. When you are expelling excess smoke, steam, grease, and other particulates out of your air, you are then replacing the polluted air with fresh air from outside. This is especially beneficial to people who suffer from allergies or asthma.
More Range Hood Benefits
Aside from health benefits, under cabinet range hoods come with practical and stylish perks any homeowner can appreciate. Take a look!
✔ Visual Appeal
There are so many different range hoods on the market, from big, bold hoods that create a vibrant contrast to your cabinetry, to small, inconspicuous hoods that flow seamlessly into your kitchen. You can customize your range hood to meet your style, whether that be modern, contemporary, rustic, traditional, and so much more. These styles can be achieved by the different variations in size, materials, and colors.
✔ Additional Lighting
If you’re like most people, then you rely on visual cues when cooking. Whether that be color or texture, having additional lighting above your cooktop can improve your chances of creating the most delectable dishes. On top of promoting accurate an accurate cook, under cabinet range hoods can make for a great light to turn on at night, making midnight snacks and drinks easier to navigate.
✔ Increase in Home Value
This may come as a not-so-obvious benefit to under cabinet range hoods, but believe it or not, these simple, yet effective appliances can increase the value of your home. A high-end kitchen is the pride of many homes, with studies showing that 80% of buyers listed the kitchen as one of the top three most important room considerations when purchasing a new home. The higher the quality of the range hood, the more the kitchen will look and feel like a high-end space.
✔ Removal of Excess Heat
Cooking in the kitchen can get hot, and that’s no secret to many home chefs. With an under cabinet range hood, you can trust the hood to do its job by removing excess heat that is normally left to hang out in your kitchen. Under cabinet range hoods use blowers to pull the excess heat out of the surrounding area and vent it to the outside of the house.
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Why Do I Need a Range Hood?
Stoves—especially gas stoves—produce harmful chemicals that could be dangerous to long-term health. In addition to smoke, heat, steam, and grease, ranges produce chemicals such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide, which can be harmful in high quantities.
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Now that we’ve seen the benefits and risks of investing in a range hood, let’s take a look at under-cabinet range hoods that will not only improve the aesthetic quality of your home but also improve your health and well-being.
Zephyr Cyclone 30" Stainless Steel Under Cabinet Range Hood
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For a clean presentation, you can’t go wrong with the minimalist look of this Zephyr under cabinet range hood made with clean lines and an understated profile. Powerful centrifugal blowers effectively handle smoke, grease, and heat without the need for fibers, resulting in easier cleanup. This beautiful Zephyr range hood comes in a choice of black, black stainless steel, white, or stainless steel to perfectly match with any modern kitchen scheme.
Additional Features
- Mechanical Slide Controls
- Filter-less Self-Cleaning System
- LumiLight LED Lighting
Featured Zephyr AK6500CS review: “This is a very great product. Very strong and it's relatively quiet compare to the other brands that I had in the past. I am very pleased with my new range hood.”
Whirlpool® 30" Stainless Steel Convertible Under Cabinet Hood
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Working with a tight kitchen? Not a problem! This Whirlpool under cabinet range hood is designed with smaller kitchens in mind and comes with a beautiful stainless-steel design and powerful ventilation. The high-performance 400-CFM blower does an efficient job at circulating out any unwanted or harmful chemicals, while the Dual Halogen Worksurface Lighting illuminates your cooktop. And it you’re working with a smaller budget, the low cost of this range hood is one more perk you’ll love.
Additional Features
- Classic and Functional
- 3 Fan Speed Levels
- Exterior and Recirculating Ventilation
Featured Whirlpool UXT5530AAS review: “The light is bright enough to see everything well. Screens can be removed and reinstalled easily. We like it, we would buy it again!”
ZLINE 30" Stainless Steel Under Cabinet Range Hood
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Fans of gas cooking know cooking with a live flame is fast and responsive, but the heat can be intense. This beautiful ZLINE under cabinet range hood is powerful enough even for larger cooking stations, providing 600s CFMs of ventilation designed to move large amounts of air out of your kitchen quickly and quietly. Gone are the days of unwanted grease build-ups, or unwanted particulates floating through the air. The beautiful stainless-steel design is equipped with powerful illuminating LED lighting, creating a vibrant, powerful statement in your kitchen.
Additional Features
- 4 Fan Speed Settings
- High-quality Stainless Steel Baffle Filters
- Efficient Recirculating System
Featured ZLINE RK523-30 review: “I waited years to put a hood above my wedgewood stove because I thought my kitchen was too small (it is small!) but it looks great and works fantastic! No more greasy smells or walls after cooking! Love it”
KitchenAid® 36'' Stainless Steel Under The Cabinet Hood
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This KitchenAid under cabinet range hood comes in both 30- and 36-inch widths and is designed to be able to hide ductwork underneath kitchen cabinets, creating a beautiful, clean look. The 585-CFM ventilation system creates healthier air, matching the performance of all conventional cooktops and ranges. The removable filters will catch any excess gas, steam, or grease, and are easily removed for further cleaning with soap and water.
Additional Features
- Two LED Task Lights
- 4-Speed Electronic Touch Control with LCD Display
- Automatic Turn On
Featured KitchenAid KVUB606DSS review: “This fan is so efficient and effective that the smoke detectors never have a chance to react to forgotten toast or pies. The lights really illuminate well. It is easy to clean.”
Broan Elite E64000 Series 36" Stainless Steel Under Cabinet Wall Ventilation
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Not all kitchens are working with a 30” cooking appliances, and for those that need a little more ooph, there are bigger under cabinet range hoods like this model. This Broan under cabinet range hood is a beast with up to 650 CFMs, or enough ventilation power to keep up with a gas range with up to 65,000 BTUs. A selection of four speed settings whisks away smoke and air pollutants with little effort, and at two sones at its quietest, this powerful under cabinet range hood is even quieter than the most silent dishwashers on the market.
Featured Broan E6436SS review: “If you're looking to eliminate smoke, grease and smell in your kitchen, BROAN is it! Powerful external blower that is quiet and yet very effective! Thank you Broan!”
Healthy Kitchen Tips
A powerful under the cabinet range hood is only part of enjoying a healthy kitchen. Here are a few more quick tips on how to have a healthy, thriving kitchen.
- Don’t start cooking until your kitchen is clean.
- Start cleaning up while you wait on the food to be done cooking.
- Wipe out your sink after you wash dishes.
- Clean up accidental spills as soon as possible.
- Have a compost/trash bin nearby.
- Invest in a kitchen air purifier.
As you can see, there are some very serious dangers homeowners can expose themselves to without investing in proper kitchen ventilation. At Don’s Appliance, we want our customers to be the happiest and healthiest versions of themselves, and that’s why we offer sales on under-cabinet range hoods, wall-mounted range hoods, and more. Shop our clearance under cabinet range hoods today, by visiting us in-store or online!
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FAQs
Are under cabinet range hoods effective?
Under cabinet range hoods are effective, as well as budget friendly. They require less time to install because of the lesser amount of ductwork needed and cost less to maintain. However, many under counter range hoods only recirculate versus expelling air outside. Be sure to understand whether you want a ducted vs ductless undercounter range hood before making a final decision.
What are the different types of under-cabinet range hoods?
There are three different types of under cabinet range hoods: ducted, ductless, and convertible. Ducted under cabinet range hoods require tubing through the ceiling or wall and are usually capable of higher CFMs. Ductless under cabinet range hoods do not need ducting, but only filter air and release it back into the kitchen. Convertible models can be set up for either ducted or ductless use.
What is the best height for an under-cabinet range hood?
For electrical cooktops, the height between the cooktop and range hood should be between 20-24 inches, while for gas cooktops it is recommended to place the range hood about 24-30 inches above the stove.
Why Trust Don’s Appliances?
Founded in 1971, Don’s Appliances is a family-owned, independent appliance retailer based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Don’s has since expanded to 10 locations selling, delivering, installing, and servicing all major appliance brands. Large enough to offer competitive pricing yet small enough to continue offering the “white glove” service we pride ourselves on, our focus is always on the customer experience — from the first step into a showroom to the purchase transaction to well after your new appliance has been installed.
When our customers are remodeling or building a new house, Don’s has all the expertise, product knowledge, inventory, brands, displays, and services to meet and exceed your needs. And in the event an appliance breaks, we are there, right on time and with the right product, delivery, installation, and service.
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