0:00 What exactly does a range hood actually do? In short, it's the first line of defense for your kitchen — it pulls grease, heat, and smoke out of the air while you cook.
0:13 Think about the exhaust fan in your bathroom pulling out moisture and odors. A range hood does the same thing, but for your kitchen.
0:19 Range hoods use strong blowers to draw the warm, greasy air away from your stove.
0:28 From there, they either vent it completely outside through your duct system, or — with a ductless hood — filter it and push clean air back into the room.
0:37 Owning a range hood makes a massive difference. It significantly cuts down harmful cooking fumes, making it easier to breathe.
0:45 It also eliminates cooking odors, keeping them from settling into your clothes, furniture, and walls.
0:53 Range hoods even ease the load on your AC by removing heat from your home.
1:02 At the end of the day, a range hood keeps your air fresh and clean — a great upgrade for the home, and an important one for your health.
