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Range and Exhaust Hood Buying Tips for Beginners
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Hoods
For those new to kitchen maintenance, ventilation systems may seem complex and foreign. Fortunately, the devices which keep kitchens clean and safe are easy to understand with a bit of background knowledge.
Whether you are shopping for a small range hood or a heavy-duty commercial kitchen exhaust hood, it is good to know what you are shopping for. Here is a partial guide to buying an exhaust hood:
Consider lighting fixtures when buying hoods. Many hoods, when installed, block existing lights on stoves. Range hoods with build-in lighting are thus an asset to many kitchens. If you will need to shop for hoods with lighting added, or simply buy lighting fixtures along with your hood, plan in advance!
Take into account the desired location of your exhaust hood. If you are planning to mount it on a stovetop, you will want to make sure that the hood you choose physically fits its intended location. If you are planning to install additional accessories, such as fire suppression systems and makeup air fans, be sure that you leave enough room for them when planning your hood installation.
Take installation into account. Are you going to be able to properly set up your exhaust system after buying it? At HoodMart, we are happy to help you arrange your installation. In any case, be sure that you plan for this ahead of time.
Take a hood’s noise level into account. For most kitchens, a quiet exhaust hood is desirable. However, quieter hoods tend to cost more than louder ...

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Creative Uses of Exhaust Hoods
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Hoods
Known as the stalwarts of successful kitchens, exhaust hoods are high-powered appliances with many capabilities. Quality hoods can clean out a kitchen’s air, recycle it, reduce the risk of fires, and maintain a steady room air pressure at the s...

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Cleaning a Kitchen Exhaust System, in Steps
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Hoods
Kitchen ventilation systems work wonders for homemakers, chefs, and cooking enthusiasts everywhere. However, these systems require maintenance, cleaning, and attention in order to continue running smoothly at all times. Fortunately, it is not so dif...

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Replacing an Exhaust Hood
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Hoods
An exhaust system adds utility to any kitchen setup. The benefits of keeping air pressure and quality stable, averting the risk of fires, and keeping a cooking area usable make ventilation systems useful in any cooking setting. However, the ideal ex...

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Reasons to Choose Ventless Exhaust Hood Systems: for Homes and Restaurants
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Ventless Hoods
Range hoods are a necessary component of commercial kitchen cooking. However, those who cook at home often favor the use of a hood. As exhaust hoods are able to cleanly and efficiently filter contaminated air and grease out of a kitchen, they are an ...

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