Without proper kitchen ventilation, the smoke, odors, and grease produced when you cook will linger in your kitchen, resulting in not only unpleasant smells and poor air quality, but also in a grease-splattered cooking station. Installing an under cabinet range hood can help draw in cooking grease, moisture, and heat—and then either filter and recirculate it or usher it out of your home altogether.
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Best Overall: Bosch 800 Series 30” Under Cabinet Wall Ventilation (DPH30652UC) ‒ “From its professional, brushed stainless-steel design to its two-speed fan control, this Bosch under cabinet range hood is teeming with robust features that efficiently filters grease and other solid particles out of the extracted air.”
Best Value: GE Series 30” Under the Cabinet Hood (JVX5305) ‒ “This GE under cabinet range hood removes smoke, grease, odors, and moisture with a two-speed 270-CFM venting system, has front controls that are easy to access, illuminates your cooking station with dual LED lighting, and features convertible venting options for recirculating or external venting.”
Best Luxury: Windster Series 36” Under Cabinet Hood (RA-35U36) ‒ “The Windster range hood will not only eliminate any mingling odors, smoke, and steam quietly and efficiently, but it will also add the perfect finishing touch to your kitchen.”
Honorable Mention #1: Whirlpool 30” Under Cabinet Range Hood (WVU57UC0FS) ‒ “This Whirlpool product also earns a spot on our list of the best under cabinet range hoods, thanks to its powerful three-speed, 350-CFM motor that provides the right amount of ventilation for every meal you prepare.”
Honorable Mention #2: Samsung 30” Under Cabinet Wall Hood (NK30N7000) ‒ “With a powerful 390-CFM ventilation circulates air to move odors quickly, this Samsung under cabinet range hood is also capable of reaching an impressive airflow of 600 CFM for the most pungent of messes.”
1. Bosch 800 Series 30” Under Cabinet Wall Ventilation
It’s not hard to see why we consider the Bosch 800 Series 30” Under Cabinet Wall Ventilation system the best under cabinet range hood. From the professional, brushed stainless-steel design to the easy-to-use controls, this Bosch under cabinet range hood is teeming with robust features that efficiently filter grease and other solid particles out of the extracted air.
An impressive extraction rate of 600 CFM ensures this hood will have your kitchen odor-free in no time. Not only that, but the easy-to-use controls also allow you to adjust the performance of your hood to match the type of cooking. And two incandescent lights and dishwasher-safe aluminum mesh filters make it easy to maintain a spic-and-span kitchen.
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2. GE Series 30” Under the Cabinet Hood
This GE Series 30” Under the Cabinet Hood removes smoke, grease, odors, and moisture with a two-speed 270-CFM venting system. It only takes up to 10 minutes to install, has front controls that are easy to access, illuminates your cooking station with dual LED lighting, and features convertible venting options for recirculating or external venting. Our favorite part? This GE under cabinet range hood will only run you a cool $389.
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3. Windster Series 36” Under Cabinet Hood
Where there is a pro-style cooking appliance, there is pro-style ventilation. The Windster Series 36” Under Cabinet Hood will not only eliminate any mingling odors, smoke, and steam quietly and efficiently, but it will also add the perfect finishing touch to your kitchen. Among a slew of luxury amenities, this Windster range hood features electronic push-button controls and commercial-style baffle filters that maximize airflow and grease filtering while the hood is in operation.
This under cabinet range hood also boasts an electronic three-speed venting system, and if your kitchen layout is amendable to it, it can also be mounted on your wall (pending the purchase of a separately sold duct cover).
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4. Whirlpool 30” Under Cabinet Range Hood
This Whirlpool 30” Under Cabinet Range Hood also earns a spot on our list of the best under cabinet range hoods, thanks to its powerful three-speed, 350-CFM motor that provides the right amount of ventilation for every meal you prepare. The hood vent kitchen fan operates at a quiet 1.0 sone at its lowest of three fan speeds so it won’t disturb TV time in the adjoining living room. Meanwhile, the Boost function provides extra suction to remove odors more quickly, Tap Touch controls make for an easy clean, and LED task lighting helps you keep a close eye on the food.
If that’s not enough, installing this Whirlpool under cabinet range hood is quick and easy, as its FIT system eliminates measuring, cutting, and filler strips for a smooth fit every time.
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5. Samsung 30” Under Cabinet Wall Hood
When cooking introduces steam, grease, smoke, or unpleasant odors into the surrounding air, this Samsung 30” Under Cabinet Wall Hood will take care of it. With powerful 390-CFM ventilation that circulates air to move odors quickly, this Samsung under cabinet range hood is also capable of reaching an impressive airflow of 600 CFM for the most pungent of messes.
True to the brand’s legacy as a purveyor of high-tech amenities, this Samsung range hood is Bluetooth-connected to automatically sync fans and lights with stovetop burners along with WiFi connectivity that helps you monitor and control your vent hood from anywhere in the house. Plus, digital touch controls offer a seamless, integrated design that is easy to clean.
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Types of Range Hoods
There are a few different types of range hoods that you can choose from. The most common type is the under cabinet range hood, which installs under your kitchen cabinets and draws in cooking grease, moisture, and heat. Range hood inserts fit inside your existing range hood and draw in cooking grease, moisture, and heat, while island range hoods are installed above your cooktop and draw in cooking grease, moisture, and heat.
Island Range Hoods
Island range hoods are a great option if you want to draw in cooking grease, moisture, and heat from your cooktop without having to install a new range hood. These range hoods are installed above your cooktop and can either filter and recirculate the air or usher it out of your home altogether. Island range hoods are a great option if you have a lot of space in your kitchen and want to keep the cooking area clean and free of fumes and odors.
Learn More: The Best Island Range Hoods to Keep Your Kitchen Fresh
Range Hood Inserts
Range hood inserts are a great option if you want to improve the ventilation in your kitchen without having to install a new range hood. These inserts fit inside your existing range hood and draw in cooking grease, moisture, and heat. They are a great option if you want to improve the ventilation in your kitchen without having to spend a lot of money.
Learn More: Why Your Kitchen Needs a Range Hood Insert
Wall Mount Range Hoods
Wall mount range hoods are a great option if you want to improve the ventilation in your kitchen without having to install a new range hood. These range hoods are installed on the wall above your cooktop and draw in cooking grease, moisture, and heat. They are a great option if you want to improve the ventilation in your kitchen without having to spend a lot of money.
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