When shopping for a range hood, you’ll need to answer an important question: Which is better, a ducted or ductless range hood?
Ducted Range Hoods
A ducted range hood is a hood that filters air contaminants and grease to the outside of the home by way of duct work. This duct work is installed in your ceiling for island hoods or in your wall for other hood types. This is the most recommended option by professionals since it is the most effective at keeping the air in your kitchen clean.
Ductless Range Hoods
A ductless range hood is a hood that doesn’t evacuate the air from your cooktop area to the outside of your home. It tries to clean the air through a filter of some kind. The best ductless hoods use a charcoal filter to provide additional filtering of the air. These aren’t as effective as ducted range hoods.
Ducted Range Hood Pros
- Powerful blowers remove all smoke, grease, and cooking odors outside of your home.
- Works more efficiently and quietly
- Select models feature inline or remote blowers for ultra-quiet use
- Go-to option for outdoor kitchens
Ducted Range Hood Cons
- Installation is a little more involved – may want to hire a contractor
- Requires ductwork
- More expensive than ductless hoods
Ductless Range Hood Pros
- Great for those who live in an apartment
- Typically cost less than ducted range hoods
- Don’t require ductwork, save time and money on installation
Ductless Range Hood Cons
- Not ideal for heavy frying, grilling, or high-heat cooking
- Charcoal filters require replacement
- Not ideal over outdoor grills
Which Is Right For You?
Before making your final decision, take these important things into consideration: your budget, your kitchen configuration, how much you use your range, and how much construction is necessary.
A ductless hood is easier to install, costs less, and doesn’t require ductwork to function in your home. It will still give you some ventilation and work well in an apartment or condo. If you’re not using your range multiple times a day, a ductless fan is definitely a viable option.
If you already have some ductwork in place or just need to update what’s there, a ducted range hood is ultimately the best way to go. It will still cost more than its counterpart, but you’ll get better ventilation especially if you cook frequently.
Our Smart Range hoods in TGE KITCHEN are designed in convertible model, which is available for both ducted and ductless installation. In this way, there’s no confusion about ducted or ductless, just purchase one model for both!
Post time: Mar-01-2023
