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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

Since people are more likely to use a fan if it isn’t noisy, always spec
an Energy Star-rated unit. Range hoods that have earned the Energy
Star label are not only 70 percent more efficient, they must also meet
standards for noise and efficacy:

Minimum Efficacy Levels 2.8 cfm/watt
Maximum Sound Levels 2.0 sones

CREDIT: BROAN The Energy Star website includes a searchable database: http://1.

Smart Hood. This Energy Star-qualified Broan Elite range hood usa.gov/1jTvHsy
includes a heat sensor that automatically switches the fan to high
when it detects high temperatures. One of the best innovations in range hood technology in recent
years has been particle- and heat-sensing devices. In our view, these
Participants gave various reasons for using their kitchen devices should become the de facto standard across the industry.
ventilation systems specifically with cook top cooking, typically to Further, it’s time for range hoods to be integrated with the Internet of
solve problems with odor, smoke and steam. Kitchen ventilation Things. For homeowners, reluctant or not, there would be clear health
was less common when only the oven was being used: 46 percent benefits to regular use of range hoods. And for those who choose not
never used ventilation, while 28 percent only used ventilation for to use the hoods, devices that are “smart” can automatically kick on
oily/greasy foods and 17 percent for smelly foods. anyway, clearing the air for everyone else who lives in the building.

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