Consumer Reports Tests Range Hoods for Airflow, Noise, and Lighting
Consumer Reports tested under-cabinet and wall-chimney range hoods for airflow, noise, and lighting. The Hauslane 30-inch Range Hood ($500) earned the top rating among under-cabinet models, featuring six fan speeds, a digital clock, and a built-in timer. The Vissani QR254S ($180) was recommended as a strong value, with performance on par with the Hauslane but louder. Among wall-mounted chimney hoods, the iKtch 30-inch Range Hood ($450) topped ratings for air-clearing performance, while the Frigidaire 30-inch Wall Mounted Range Hood ($713) moved air fastest but was the loudest tested. The Cosmo Appliances 30-inch Wall Mount Range Hood (just over $200) was a bargain pick with respectable airflow and quiet operation.
Key facts
- Consumer Reports tested range hoods for airflow, noise, and lighting.
- Hauslane 30-inch Range Hood costs $500 and earned top rating among under-cabinet hoods.
- Hauslane has six fan speeds, a digital clock, and a built-in timer.
- Vissani QR254S costs $180 and is recommended as a strong value under-cabinet hood.
- Vissani is louder but has efficient fan and strong lighting.
- iKtch 30-inch Range Hood costs $450 and is top-rated among wall-mounted chimney hoods.
- Frigidaire 30-inch Wall Mounted Range Hood costs $713 and moves air fastest but is loudest.
- Cosmo Appliances 30-inch Wall Mount Range Hood costs just over $200 and is a bargain pick.
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Institutions
- Consumer Reports
- Hauslane
- Vissani
- iKtch
- Frigidaire
- Cosmo Appliances
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