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Breathe Easy in the Kitchen With the Right Range Hood
High-efficiency range hoods will improve your indoor air quality and protect your peace of mind
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The kitchen is the heart of the home — it’s where we come together for conversation and home-cooked meals. Apart from too much late-night snacking, we’d hate to think our kitchens might be causing us any harm. But when a kitchen lacks proper ventilation, we’re exposed to toxins that damage our overall health. “We spend nearly 90% (if not more) of the day inside, so having air that’s free of health-threatening pollutants is essential,” says Kirsten Erickson, owner and principal designer of Alma Homes. “I think many homeowners would be surprised to hear that cooking contributes to an ample amount of the pollutants within our homes.”
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To immediately up your kitchen’s indoor air quality game, your best bet is to ventilate the space with a high-efficiency range hood. “One misconception is that people need to completely remodel their kitchen with all new appliances — but that’s not true,” says Shalena Smith, founder of Shalena Smith Interior Design. “Changing out the range hood will do a great deal to improve the air quality, plus elevate the overall aesthetic.” Zephyr has led the ventilation design industry for 25 years, dramatically improving home air quality and incorporating cutting-edge smart designs.
Read on to discover more from Zephyr on how the right range hood can help clean up your kitchen’s act — without compromising on design.
To immediately up your kitchen’s indoor air quality game, your best bet is to ventilate the space with a high-efficiency range hood. “One misconception is that people need to completely remodel their kitchen with all new appliances — but that’s not true,” says Shalena Smith, founder of Shalena Smith Interior Design. “Changing out the range hood will do a great deal to improve the air quality, plus elevate the overall aesthetic.” Zephyr has led the ventilation design industry for 25 years, dramatically improving home air quality and incorporating cutting-edge smart designs.
Read on to discover more from Zephyr on how the right range hood can help clean up your kitchen’s act — without compromising on design.
Photo courtesy of Shavonda Gardner
Clean Up Your Kitchen (Without All the Elbow Grease)
You may think that the time you left the lid off the blender or burned your Thanksgiving turkey is the worst mess your kitchen has ever seen. But actually our biggest kitchen calamities can go unnoticed. “Kitchens house a variety of appliances that can create indoor air pollution during and after the cooking process,” Erickson says. On top of these health concerns, pollution from our heating sources can damage our cabinets, carpets and walls and settle into fabrics and clothes.
Just like your smoothie mishap, this potential harm is easy to remedy. “When you cook with your range hood, you substantially reduce exposure to harmful pollutants,” Smith says. “If you’re not using your range hood, those pollutants will spread throughout the home. It’s important to stop them at the source.” Even though the positive effects of a range hood are largely invisible, updating this single appliance makes a huge impact. Zephyr range hoods can also provide real-time diagnostics through the Zephyr Connect app on your smart device to help you stay in the know.
Clean Up Your Kitchen (Without All the Elbow Grease)
You may think that the time you left the lid off the blender or burned your Thanksgiving turkey is the worst mess your kitchen has ever seen. But actually our biggest kitchen calamities can go unnoticed. “Kitchens house a variety of appliances that can create indoor air pollution during and after the cooking process,” Erickson says. On top of these health concerns, pollution from our heating sources can damage our cabinets, carpets and walls and settle into fabrics and clothes.
Just like your smoothie mishap, this potential harm is easy to remedy. “When you cook with your range hood, you substantially reduce exposure to harmful pollutants,” Smith says. “If you’re not using your range hood, those pollutants will spread throughout the home. It’s important to stop them at the source.” Even though the positive effects of a range hood are largely invisible, updating this single appliance makes a huge impact. Zephyr range hoods can also provide real-time diagnostics through the Zephyr Connect app on your smart device to help you stay in the know.
Photo courtesy of J. Reiko Design + Co.
Give Your Kitchen a Breather
When it comes to kitchen ventilation, you might be picturing a “one-loud-fan-fits-all” nightmare. Luckily, with today’s products you can tailor your range hood to the precise needs of your home as well as the task at hand. “There are so many advancements when it comes to ventilation technology and all of it aids in clean air and healthy living for the family,” Smith says. “There truly is a solution for every kitchen.”
Zephyr range hoods offer several solutions, including a few exclusive features. Airflow Control Technology™ allows you to limit the maximum blower power to meet local code requirements. This gives builders and installers freedom to install a variety of range hoods without compromising on power or design. Perimeter aspiration systems move air away from one central area and evenly distribute it through narrow openings around the perimeter of your hood. This ventilation method increases air velocity and improves the capture of cooking contaminants. Other models also include a function that turns on the hood once every four hours for 10 minutes to make sure your kitchen is properly ventilated.
Give Your Kitchen a Breather
When it comes to kitchen ventilation, you might be picturing a “one-loud-fan-fits-all” nightmare. Luckily, with today’s products you can tailor your range hood to the precise needs of your home as well as the task at hand. “There are so many advancements when it comes to ventilation technology and all of it aids in clean air and healthy living for the family,” Smith says. “There truly is a solution for every kitchen.”
Zephyr range hoods offer several solutions, including a few exclusive features. Airflow Control Technology™ allows you to limit the maximum blower power to meet local code requirements. This gives builders and installers freedom to install a variety of range hoods without compromising on power or design. Perimeter aspiration systems move air away from one central area and evenly distribute it through narrow openings around the perimeter of your hood. This ventilation method increases air velocity and improves the capture of cooking contaminants. Other models also include a function that turns on the hood once every four hours for 10 minutes to make sure your kitchen is properly ventilated.
Photo courtesy of Shalena Smith Interiors
Photo courtesy of Kirsten Erickson, Alma Homes
Freshen Up in More Ways Than One
Your hardest-working appliance doesn’t have to look pedestrian. Stylish kitchen range hoods are designed as statement pieces that draw the eye, and the right range hood should stand out as the practical yet polished star of your kitchen. “Consumers aren’t limited in their design options — they can have a gorgeous and high-performing range hood,” Smith says.
Professional-level power can be paired with glamorous good looks. For those who don’t want a bigger, bulkier hood obstructing their views, sleek range hood styles can still pack a powerful air-cleaning punch. High-style finishes from gold to matte black complement any kitchen aesthetic.
Freshen Up in More Ways Than One
Your hardest-working appliance doesn’t have to look pedestrian. Stylish kitchen range hoods are designed as statement pieces that draw the eye, and the right range hood should stand out as the practical yet polished star of your kitchen. “Consumers aren’t limited in their design options — they can have a gorgeous and high-performing range hood,” Smith says.
Professional-level power can be paired with glamorous good looks. For those who don’t want a bigger, bulkier hood obstructing their views, sleek range hood styles can still pack a powerful air-cleaning punch. High-style finishes from gold to matte black complement any kitchen aesthetic.
Photo courtesy of Hommeboys Interiors
Boost Your Blower Without Added Bulk
Let’s break down your blower options. A range hood’s ventilation performance is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM) — in other words, how much air can be removed from a given space in a single minute. The amount of CFM needed to keep your kitchen air healthy depends on both the size of your cooking appliances and the size of your kitchen. Ranges with multiple blower options, from 290 up to 1,000 CFM, meet the most demanding chef’s requirements. Worried about noise? Hoods that feature powerful blowers can be surprisingly quiet by relying on cutting-edge aerodynamic blades. Bothered by a bulky hood? Your boosted blower with the right CFM for your space can be incorporated seamlessly into beautiful and stylish range designs.
Boost Your Blower Without Added Bulk
Let’s break down your blower options. A range hood’s ventilation performance is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM) — in other words, how much air can be removed from a given space in a single minute. The amount of CFM needed to keep your kitchen air healthy depends on both the size of your cooking appliances and the size of your kitchen. Ranges with multiple blower options, from 290 up to 1,000 CFM, meet the most demanding chef’s requirements. Worried about noise? Hoods that feature powerful blowers can be surprisingly quiet by relying on cutting-edge aerodynamic blades. Bothered by a bulky hood? Your boosted blower with the right CFM for your space can be incorporated seamlessly into beautiful and stylish range designs.
Photo courtesy of Chef Karen Akunowicz
Keep Your Kitchen Full of Surprises
Thanks to the latest advances in appliance technology, range hoods can come with quite a few perks. Did you know that a range hood can stream your favorite playlist? Zephyr range hood designs can include built-in Bluetooth stereo speakers so you can listen as you cook or entertain.
Another surprising feature? By adding LED lighting, your range hood can shine a light on your latest concoctions or give your kitchen a cozy glow. That lighting, as well as your other range functions, can be controlled from up to 15 feet away, by invisible touch controls or by an app on your phone. With smart home designs on the rise, you might opt for a range hood that can keep pace with what’s new and next. The right range hood will deliver exactly what your kitchen needs, with the usability you prefer, all while providing peace of mind when it comes to your home’s health.
More: To learn more about how hardworking range hoods can help fight grime without compromising on your kitchen’s design, visit Zephyr’s website.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Keep Your Kitchen Full of Surprises
Thanks to the latest advances in appliance technology, range hoods can come with quite a few perks. Did you know that a range hood can stream your favorite playlist? Zephyr range hood designs can include built-in Bluetooth stereo speakers so you can listen as you cook or entertain.
Another surprising feature? By adding LED lighting, your range hood can shine a light on your latest concoctions or give your kitchen a cozy glow. That lighting, as well as your other range functions, can be controlled from up to 15 feet away, by invisible touch controls or by an app on your phone. With smart home designs on the rise, you might opt for a range hood that can keep pace with what’s new and next. The right range hood will deliver exactly what your kitchen needs, with the usability you prefer, all while providing peace of mind when it comes to your home’s health.
More: To learn more about how hardworking range hoods can help fight grime without compromising on your kitchen’s design, visit Zephyr’s website.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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I don't have the Zephr brand range hood that pushes back flat as it was not available when I was building my house 2 years ago, I bought another brand. However, OMG so much easier to clean if it is not the big hulking chimney hood. I had one in a previous house and It was hard to keep clean so if you don't want to have to get on a ladder to clean a a chimney style range hood, the push back works great!
I'm surprised not to see discussion of whether venting to outside is better than just blowing it back up toward the kitchen ceiling.
And I’m surprised to see nothing about Make Up Air (MUA) systems required by code If your cooktop or range is 36” and has a high CFM. And if you live in a cold weather region, you’ll need a heater for it. That’s about $5K total.