What is a good CFM for a range hood?

• <div><p>Most residential range hoods have a CFM between 200 and 600. A higher CFM means your range hood is better at removing smoke and odors from your kitchen. The measurement ultimately depends on your stove’s width and heat output as well as the size of your kitchen. </p><p>Compared to the average size of a stove and kitchen, 350 CFM would be the minimum recommended rating for the average kitchen. However, selecting a higher CFM range hood would guarantee better ventilation to match your cooking habits, whether they’re minimal or extensive.</p></div>

Can any microwave go over the range?

• <div><p>No, you can’t install just any microwave over your range. You have to get a specific type of microwave known as an over-the-range unit. These include venting and lighting features that you’ll need above your stovetop. </p><p>Although countertop units are more affordable, they won’t work for this type of installation. To avoid hazardous conditions in your kitchen, buy the right type of microwave for your needs.</p></div>

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Q: Can professionals advise on the best range hood for my kitchen?

• <div><p>Yes, they can assess the size, kitchen layout, and ventilation requirements to make recommendations.</p></div>

Q: Who do you hire to install a range hood and ducting?

• <div><p>You should contact a local range hood installation professional to install your range hood and do the ductwork. Prices range from <b>$50 to $100</b> per hour, with the total number of hours required varying based on the project complexity. Simple installations might take an hour or two, while more complicated ones can take four hours or more.</p></div>

Q: Can range hoods be installed in existing kitchens with minimal renovation?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals can often retrofit models with minimal disruption.</p></div>

Q: Can any microwave go over the range?

• <div><p>No, you can&rsquo;t install just any microwave over your range. You have to get a specific type of microwave known as an over-the-range unit. These include venting and lighting features that you&rsquo;ll need above your stovetop. </p><p>Although countertop units are more affordable, they won&rsquo;t work for this type of installation. To avoid hazardous conditions in your kitchen, buy the right type of microwave for your needs.</p></div>

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Last update on October 30, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Miguel had a dumpster delivered at my home before he started the project. Miguel and his crew removed my old asphalt shingles replaced several pieces of plywood on the roof built a cricket in front of my chimney to prevent leaf collection. Installed the new asphalt shingles installed new gutters...
Rueda Construction
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Reviewed in August 2025
Levy is a pleasure to work with and he did an excellent job. I highly recommend WNC Masonry Restoration for any stone and chimney work you may have.
WNC Masonry Restoration
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Reviewed in December 2024
My experience with Archer Chimneys & Exteriors has been extremely disappointing and unsafe. Tyler Sweatman installed a gas log set that violated NFPA standards, posing a fire hazard and making it unusable. He previously left a unit with a dangerous gas leak and instructed me to extinguish...
Archer Chimneys & Exteriors
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Reviewed in December 2020
On Christmas Eve morning we started having water dripping from the kitchen ceiling. Sergio came in the middle of the cold rainstorm to inspect the roof and attic. He determined the location of the leak at the base of the chimney and nailed down a tarp over the chimney. He worked through the rain...
4 Seasons 24/7 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Reviewed in July 2020
Superb work. Flashing on 20-year-old stone/masonry chimney being partially rebuilt, along with some shingle replacement. Crew was professional and the results are far better than the original. Pleased with their interactions and promptness.
Exterior Contractor
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Reviewed in March 2020
They returned my call quickly and came to my home 3 days later. It turns out the shingle in my yard was not from around a skylight but around my chimney. They put the shingle back in place. I highly recommend them.
Daylight Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
Excellent! We had a large interior rock chimney removed and Reece's installed the insert we had as a freestanding stove. Even though we bought the pipe ourselves they were awesome! Will always call them first!
Reece's Klean Sweep & Hearth Inc
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Reviewed in July 2019
After much delay a competent window installer was found for our job which ended in December 2018. As it is July 2019, 7 months later, we are very pleased with the work being done now. The replacement of the capping looks excellent and it was completed as promised. Thank you to the owner of...
Alliance WNC Windows
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Reviewed in April 2019
Kevin came out after a January storm to assess a substantial roof leak around my chimney. This area had been problematic since the house was built and had had at least 2 previous repair attempts that failed. This time the entire area around the chimney was replaced, including a new metal...
Roof Monkeys, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
They did a great job cleaning my house and i will be using them for both there chimney and pressure washing services.
Crystal Clean
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Elevation chimney services LLC

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"Came and found that chimney flues did not need cleaning after all. Was extremely helpful, removing plants from the outside of the chimney and providing orientation to woodstove, and did not charge for the evaluation."

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"I was able to get an appointment for just a few days after I called. Hunter was on time, friendly and polite. In addition to cleaning our chimney he did some spot repairs on our roof. I will definitely be calling him again next time our chimney needs cleaning."

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Chimney Caps questions, answered by experts

Yes, they can assess the size, kitchen layout, and ventilation requirements to make recommendations.

Most residential range hoods have a CFM between 200 and 600. A higher CFM means your range hood is better at removing smoke and odors from your kitchen. The measurement ultimately depends on your stove’s width and heat output as well as the size of your kitchen.

Compared to the average size of a stove and kitchen, 350 CFM would be the minimum recommended rating for the average kitchen. However, selecting a higher CFM range hood would guarantee better ventilation to match your cooking habits, whether they’re minimal or extensive.

You should contact a local range hood installation professional to install your range hood and do the ductwork. Prices range from $50 to $100 per hour, with the total number of hours required varying based on the project complexity. Simple installations might take an hour or two, while more complicated ones can take four hours or more.

Yes, professionals can often retrofit models with minimal disruption.

No, you can’t install just any microwave over your range. You have to get a specific type of microwave known as an over-the-range unit. These include venting and lighting features that you’ll need above your stovetop.

Although countertop units are more affordable, they won’t work for this type of installation. To avoid hazardous conditions in your kitchen, buy the right type of microwave for your needs.

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