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>

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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: How long does it take to install a range hood?

• <div><p>Typically 1-2 hours, factoring in ductwork and electrical connections.</p></div>

Q: Are there energy-efficient range hood models available?

• <div><p>Yes, with features like LED lighting and variable speed controls for efficiency.</p></div>

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Last update on July 24, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
Used Salcido on one project and they did a good job. Hired for a second job and left paint on hard wood floors, said they hooked up appliances and sink. Sink faucet leaked when we used it. Washer leaked when we used it. We hired a plumber to fix these issues and were informed they did not...
Salcido's Legacy Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
We used Cooking Clean to sweep our chimney and clean dryer duct. Personnel were very professional, courteous and prompt. They take careful steps to keep the project clean. I will be using them again for like projects.
Cooking Clean, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Mr. Brown showed up on time. He cleaned the dryer vent and the chimney flue. I am happy with his work.
Brown Construction
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Reviewed in December 2019
I have never had a serviceman from Red Cap that I have not been 110% happy with! Every one of them has been helpful and friendly. Rico went the extra mile to find a replacement for a broken bath/shower handle and worried about getting it "just right!" He was a real winner! I never...
Red Cap Plumbing & Air, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2019
Leroy contacted me immediately and I discussed the problem we were having with our clothes dryer. Leroy advised me that in most cases the problem we had was a venting problem and he recommended that a Chimney Sweep be hired to clean the vents and to get back to him if that did not correct the...
Premier Appliance, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
George bid and was awarded work, which is when I learned his business model. George has no employees, he sub-contracts to other contractors. I have a metal roof, and it is leaking. George agree to repair it. The man George sent to repair the leak had already bid the work, and admitted that he...
Advanced American Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2018
Excellent service all around! But what impressed me most about Amrak was their honesty!!! Chris advised me that my chimney actually did not currently need cleaning...saving me that expense (when does that ever happen?)! The dryer vent was cleaned quickly and efficiently...with very fair pricing....
Amrak Enterprises
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Reviewed in June 2016
24 hrs after my first conversation with Josh, I have a new direct vent water heater installed, and old leaking one hauled away. There were no surprise costs, and they returned immediately to caulk the exterior vent cap when I noticed they'd forgotten to. Very professional, which is VERY...
Puleo Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2015
He was prompt and inspected the roof, showing me that the caps had not been installed on vents, which was the likely source of the water issue inside. He did not charge me for the inspection and provided suggestions for resolution. While I will go through the contractor responsible for this...
Goodrich Roofing of Santa Fe
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Chimney Caps questions, answered by experts

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.

Typically 1-2 hours, factoring in ductwork and electrical connections.

Yes, with features like LED lighting and variable speed controls for efficiency.

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.

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