DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Range Hood')">
Comes in many styles and is used to draw grease, heat, steam, smoke, odor and hazardous gasses away from the stove and out of the kitchen.
A complete system consists of a hood, a blower system and ducting.
Downdraft models are built into the stove of surrounding counter and are less efficient than updraft hoods.
Updraft hoods hang above the cooktop and easily vent air outdoors.
An island range hood is used for stoves that are part of cabinet islands. They are suspended from the ceiling.