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An exhaust hood, extractor hood, or range hood is a device containing a mechanical fan that hangs above the stove or cooktop in the kitchen. It removes airborne grease, combustion products, fumes, smoke, odors, heat, and steam from the air by evacuation of the air and filtration.

New homes are now built much tighter in order to increase energy efficiency. The downside of this development is that it can also significantly increase levels of indoor pollution, since it results in decreased airflow.

Range hood choices for any type of kitchen. Choose from under cabinet range hoods to island range hoods and wall mounted range hoods available at The Home Depot.

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It's not surprising that most kitchens are equipped with a range hood. What is remarkable, however, is that most of these hoods do a lousy job of eliminating steam, smoke, grease and odors. That's because they simply recirculate the air by drawing it through a filter and blowing it back into the room.

Our DIY experts show how to install a new kitchen range hood in less than a day.