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We tested 26 popular range hoods to see how they held up: - We look for:
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- Illumination
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Recommended Range Hoods
Recommended models were best at containing and exhausting smoke and fumes and quickly exchanging air. Several were also notably quieter than others and better at delivering various levels of illumination and ventilation.
Range Hoods Buying Guide
You don't need to pay a pro-style price for a pro-style hood. Here are the features you need in under-cabinet, downdraft, wall chimney and island hoods-along with why you should avoid ductless hoods.
Interactive Kitchen Planner
Our Interactive Kitchen Planner begins with a look at a range hood's filtering, lighting and fan-speed functions.
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Over-the-range hoods have become as stylish as they are practical. Most now offer the commercial look of stainless steel—and
you needn't pay a pro-style price to get a pro-style hood. The best hoods we tested excelled at containing and exhausting
smoke and fumes and exchanging air. If you're looking for information about range hoods, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our range hood buying guide to learn about the range hood features that are most important to
consider. We also provide Ratings and recommendations of the best under-cabinet, wall chimney, island, downdraft and ductless
range hoods.
