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: What is a range hood?

• <div><p>A range hood is an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-kitchen-exhaust-fans-work.htm">exhaust fan</a> for your kitchen, and several types and styles exist. They are meant to remove grease, moisture, and fumes from your stove. Although some models filter and recirculate the air, the most effective ones remove the air through a duct that&rsquo;s vented to the outdoors.</p></div>

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: Are there energy-efficient range hood models available?

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

Q: How much does it cost to fix a range hood?

• <div><p>If a range hood has minor issues, the average repair costs <b>$85 to $210</b>. This accounts for both parts and labor. More extensive damage can cost as much as <b>$300 to $500</b>, at which point it may be worth considering completely replacing the range hood.</p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2022

Reviewed in October 2022
Garrick replaced the shingles on my shed and the T1-11 chimney shroud on my home. He and his crew were fast, thourogh and were done in 2 days. Heâ s easy to work with, neat,polite, and adapted to changes the work needed. He came in under the quote as well! I plan to have E and O do more...
E&O Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Nate Hollembaek and his staff were efficient, courteous and extremely tidy. The work was done in a timely manner (2 days total for all the services done on a 6000 sq.ft. home) and they were graciously accommodating with the last minute, end of the day, request for our chimney to be swept....
Advantage Air Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2015
They answered the phone when I call. They showed up on time when they said they would. Chimney sweep can be dirty work. I never saw any suit flying around and non got on the interior of my home
Advantage Air Duct Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
They responded to our request promptly, and the guy who came out - Justin - was fantastic. Finding the leak was a challenge as the pipes are not metal, and the leak was located under a concrete slab. Justin was able to pinpoint the problem, trace the line for us for ease in capping it, and...
American Leak Detection - Oregon
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Reviewed in November 2014
We've used this chimney service since moving to our current home ten years ago. We heat with a wood stove so it is very important for us to have it inspected and cleaned regularly, we have always been very happy with the results that we get from Alexander's Chimney Service. The owner is...
Alexanders Chimney Service and Wood Stoves
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Reviewed in October 2014
Later I called and talked to the owner. Mind you I have dry wood now, it is a little better but I have to hang a sheet in the door way just to keep the living room warm. I requested the free cleaning, the owner said you had an extra service call so that was $150.00. So we won't honour the free...
Midgleys Stove & Fireplace Center
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Reviewed in April 2013
We had two chimneys that we weren't sure of the condition. They made a video while on the roof so they could show me the condition of the chimney etc. They cleaned one, but told us the second one didn't need cleaning (could easily have charged for both and we wouldn't have known--appreciate...
Oregon Chimney Guys
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Reviewed in September 2011
I'm very impressed.What normally would have been a 2 day job for the actual re-roofing was done in one day.They tore off the old 2 layers of asphalt and felt, replaced the rotted board,and t-11 on the chase, and cleaned the gutters. The next week we had a week of rain,and for the first time in...
Evergreen Roofing of Oregon
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Reviewed in November 2008
We called River Roofing on Monday morning, after reading their ratings on Angie's List. I explained the problem to the gentleman who answered, who was very reassuring and stated he could have a crew out later that same day. The 2-man crew arrived about noon, immediately assessed the problem,...
RIVER ROOFING INC
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Chimney Caps questions, answered by experts

A range hood is an exhaust fan for your kitchen, and several types and styles exist. They are meant to remove grease, moisture, and fumes from your stove. Although some models filter and recirculate the air, the most effective ones remove the air through a duct that’s vented to the outdoors.

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

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.

If a range hood has minor issues, the average repair costs $85 to $210. This accounts for both parts and labor. More extensive damage can cost as much as $300 to $500, at which point it may be worth considering completely replacing the range hood.

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