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Range hoods: clearing the air.(Chimneys)(Buyers Guide)

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| August 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

A range hood can become a major design statement--and a major expense--in a remodeled kitchen. Custom-crafted hoods can cost thousands. Even readymade hoods can be pricey models that work with hot design trends.

Stainless-steel hoods, which tend to fetch a premium of $50 to $200 or so over enamel-coated steel, are selling briskly. That corresponds with the prevalence of stainless appliances and countertops. Large hoods--at least 42 inches wide--are gaining ground, paralleling increased interest in pro-style ranges and cooktops. But what if you're more concerned about function than high style? Our first-ever tests of range hoods show that you can get a hood that ...

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