The heart of the range hood, the blower is the device that moves air. Sometimes, the terms “fan” and “blower” are used interchangeably; however, fans are designed to operate at lower speeds, whereas b [..]

Acronym of “British Thermal Unit”, used to measure the heat output of gas-fueled appliances.

Cartridge or cassette filled with activated charcoal, used to filter contaminants from the air. Required in ductless range hoods, as it will remove other contaminants after airborne grease has been ab [..]

CFM is an acronym for “Cubic Feet per Minute,” which is a measurement of air volume velocity and is used in measuring air flow from vent hoods. It is a rating attributed to fan power.

Refers to a range hood installed with a duct (“air pipe”) leading outside the house. Ducted range hoods remove all forms of airborne pollution, and do not require the use of carbon filters. This leads [..]

One of the forms of airborne pollution caused by cooking. Can combine with other substances to create a sticky film on kitchen surfaces, and may damage kitchen cabinetry by attracting mold and fungi g [..]

A range hood insert or range hood liner is a ventilation appliance specifically designed to be installed inside an enclosure (such as a suitable kitchen cabinet, or a custom-built enclosure). Range ho [..]

The distance between the cooking surface and the range hood. For best performance, range hood should be installed at a height of 28″ to 32″ above the cooktop or range (30 inches is generally the stand [..]

A unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold.

Water vapor created by the cooking process. One of the forms of airborne pollution caused by cooking. Can act as carrier for other forms of pollution, and can damage kitchen cabinetry by condensing on [..]