When people use the words “stainless steel,” they often use it as an “umbrella” term, however, there are many kinds of stainless steel with a multitude of uses. Stainless steel is an alloy that is created by combining a variety of different base metals to produce a new alloy. Like with other alloys, the final…
When you have an over the range microwave installed you will have a choice of the addition of a ventilation system to vent steam and smoke or use a charcoal filter to recycle the air. Read on to learn more. Purpose As nearly all building codes require a ventilation system, it usually has a light…
A range hood is an appliance that hangs above the stove, and provides additional light when you cook, and a fan so that the steam doesn’t blow into your face. Read on to learn the top ten reasons to get a range hood. On top of the safety and health benefits, the comfort and ease…
A hood insert is a ventilation unit fit inside a custom range hood enclosure. It is the work horse part of the range hood, providing ventilation to control grease. smoke and odors from cooking. Hood Insert Types Hood insert types are for use in either wall mount or island range hood. Hood inserts are known…
Unquestionably a range hood is an essential kitchen tool with its ability to vent odors, fumes and heat. But like every other home appliance, it will require regular maintenance. Read on to learn more so you can ensure your range hood works up to its full potential. No Power To The Range Hood? Range hoods…
So you have decided on a new range hood but are still unsure of how high the range hood should be positioned in relation to the floor, the ceiling and the stove top. Read on to learn more so you can enjoy you new range hood to the maximum. Range hoods require a considered approach…
When you are in the kitchen you will inevitably run into grease at one time or another. It can be almost everywhere when you look, in airborne oils, drips and splats and your range hood is certainly not immune to that, either! Read on to learn of some recommendations that will fit all budgets and…
Canopy range hoods are a design style of range hoods originally based on the industrial style and build of range hoods found inside commercial and prfoessional kitchens. As you can probably guess from the name, it takes the form of a canopy over the cooking area, giving it not only an eye-catching imrpssive looking design…
The retailers and manufacturers of induction cooktops will often tell you a range hood is not needed when you have one of their induction cooktops as induction cooking by its sheer process creates a lesser amount of ambient heat than an electric or gas stovetop and for that reason your kitchen will remain cooler with…
When it comes to renovating a kitchen, an increasing amount of people are choosing to havea kitchen island, where a cooktop, stove and a range hood will meets the needs of most householders. It is a well known fact professional help is often needed for range hood installations as this is the best way of…