The safe bet is to go with a hood that is 900 CFM or higher for your gas range. The larger the range, the more CFM you'll need. If you own a range against a wall, install a wall hood, under cabinet hood, or range hood insert. For a range on a kitchen island, buy an island hood.
How many CFM do I need for range hood?
To power your range hood, you need at least 100 CFM for every 10,000 BTUs of your stovetop. For example, a 100,000 BTU stove needs at least a 1000 CFM range hood. For electric stoves, multiply the stove width by 10. So, for a 42” electric stove you want a range hood with at least 420 CFM.
Are under cabinet hoods good?
Yes, under-cabinet range hoods are good, especially if your kitchen layout includes cabinets on top of your cooktop. Most homeowners prefer these types of hoods because some of them don't require ductwork and perfectly fit small spaces. If you're a homeowner, this is an ideal option for your cooking ventures.
What type of range hood is best?
- Best Ductless: Cosmo COS-668AS750 30-Inch Wall-Mount Range Hood.
- Best Island: Winflo 30-Inch H103C Series Convertible Island Range Hood.
- Best Splurge: Fotile JQG9001 36-Inch Range Hood.
- Best Budget: Broan-NuTone 413001 Ductless Range Hood.
- Most Powerful: ProLine 48-Inch Ducted Under Cabinet Range Hood.
Are range hoods worth it?
Unvented range hoods do filter some grease and cooking odors from the air, but the general consensus is that they're nowhere near as effective. Nor do they remove heat and humidity, so they won't help keep your kitchen cool while you cook.
What is the best CFM for under cabinet range hood?
Wall-mounted & Under-cabinet range hoods 100 CFM for every linear foot of cooktop. Most common types of cooktops measure 30 inches wide, or 2.5'. To meet the recommended CFM requirements, you'll need a range hood with 250 CFM.
How do I choose a range hood?
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What is the best CFM for a range hood?
- To power your range hood, you need at least 100 CFM for every 10,000 BTUs of your stovetop.
- To vent cooking exhaust from your kitchen efficiently, we recommend a range hood with at least 600 CFM.