sigh of relief when they realize how efficient and attractive kitchen ventilation or a range hoodcanbe. If you'd like to breatheeasier, thesefacts and hints can help: Kitchens with proper ventilation are much cleaner. Ventilation can stop particulates from settling on surfaces and damaging cabinetry andfabrics. A good vent can also reduce smoke, grease and other types of indoorair pollution that can harm your health and increaseyourcleaningchores. *Four basic kinds of kitchen range hoods: 1) Canopy Hoods—mountto the wall (aka Pro-style) or bottom of a cabinet (aka under-cabinet). 2.)Island Hoods—mountto the ceiling. 3.)Chimney Hoods—come with a decorative cover te hide unattractive ductwork. 4.) Downdraft Hoods—install behindthe cooktop. *The hood should be at least as wide as the cooking surface to effectively capture smoke,grease and odors. *Keep it clean.It’s wise to wash or replace ventfilters every couple of months. If you cock frequently, they may require more frequent cleaning; most are dishwasher-safe. *When shopping for new ventilation, look for the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) label. It’s an independent third party that rates ventilation performance. *If noise levels are important to you and your family, get a hood that exhausts more air (indicated by a higher-level CFM) and operates at a lower/quieter Anair of elegance can be easy to achieve in a kitchen equipped with a smart, stylish vent or range hood like the BROAN Elite EW5630SS. speed. Another quiet-performance option is an external blower that can be mountedto an outsidewall, installed in the attic or on theroof. *The hood should be installed as close to the cooktop as possible, within the manufacturer’s guidelines, so captures the most smoke and odor. *Ductsize is important for optimum performance. It should be equalto or greater than thesize of the hood’s duct outlet. *Make sure the backdraft damperopensand closes completely and freely. Check both inside and outside the house to be sure nothing gets in the wayof its movement. *Foran efficient HVI-certified range hood thatis also sleek, graceful and elegant, consider BROAN’ and BROAN Elite Hoods. There are several models made to match contemporary aesthetics, providing a clean look that works seamlessly with yourkitchenstyle. Learn More For further ideas and to view a variety of hoods and vents, go to www.broan.com or call (800) 558-1711.
