All About: Chimney-Style Hoods

Chimney style range hoods are really popular these days for homeowners who are in the process of designing their homes or are simply renovating it. This chimney is also known as an extraction or an exhaust hood. They consist of a grease filter, a mechanical fan, and a skirt or capture panel for different types of rising air.

Chimney style hoods vent air that is generated over a cooktop then cooking meals to ensure your cooking space is both clean and safe.

The Best Chimney-Style Range Hoods

A chimney style range hood is great whether it is mounted to a wall or fitted into a kitchen island. It is also relatively simpler to install. Any reliable chimney hood can prevent the buildup of smoke and grease from filling up in your kitchen as you cook. Not only does it protect the air quality of your kitchen, but it also circulates the air around the area. This type of hood assures that you will get both proper ventilation and airflow than when you didn’t have this appliance. If you know someone who has this kind of hood, you’d know how big of a difference it would make in getting rid of unwanted, excess steam and smoke. The particles, smoke or other contaminants get sucked into the vents and dumped outside where it dissipates, leaving your kitchen feeling clean and fresh.

There are plenty of good things that come with installing a chimney hood for your home and we’ve listed some of them here in this post.

Pros

• It vents a variety of gases, particles, and contaminants including smoke, grease, heat and combustion products. It also circulates air in your kitchen, keeping it fresh and avoids smoke alarms from sounding off. You can go for an island or mounted wall hood either with or without ducts.
• There are a variety of chimney-style models to choose from. You can also a style that suits the entire decor of your kitchen. It effectively prevents the buildup of grease on surrounding appliances and surfaces. It creates the right atmosphere for a five-star restaurant kitchen. We recommend choosing a model that comes with a range of special features like automatic heat sensors and food warming.
• Brands such as Broan, Kenmore, and GE can provide you with a reliable hood that is right for your kitchen. You can choose one that comes with built-in lighting that will illuminate your cooking space.

Cons

• Some models can be louder than others. That’s why it’s best to inspect a hood’s cubic feet per minute ratio – the higher the CFM, the louder the model will be.
• Prices can vary a great deal
• Mainly requires professional installation
• It requires a certain amount of space in the kitchen.

So no matter which model you choose, you’ll definitely be getting a clean, fresh and safe space for your cooking with family and friends alike. Just be sure to account for the price, the space of your kitchen and the CFM of your chimney hood.