Additional Range Hood Features Even the most customized or artistic of range hoods can include some
Wind Crest’s Falcon Designer Series island hood
additional features that extend beyond the ventilating properties. The digital display is one feature that has become more common in the modern hood. Replacing the toggle on/off switches of stock hoods, the digital display and controls can make it easy to operate multiple blower-speed options, engage a variety of lighting scenarios and even gauge the temperature. Elica’s (http://www.elicacollection.it) “Meteo Technology” incorporates outside temperature and atmospheric pressure into their digital displays, informing homeowners of weather conditions for the day.
Automated ventilation is another feature that homeowners are finding popular. As indoor air quality concerns continue to drive consumer purchases, hood features like Zephyr’s “Clean Air” make the appliance more attractive. “The Clean Air feature automatically turns the hood fan on every four hours for 15 minutes to circulate air through the home,” says Lainez.
Homeowners in the market for a new hood should not underestimate the
importance of lighting. Multi-level halogen lighting can fully illuminate the food while cooking or establish subtle mood lighting when not in use. Some manufacturers like Wind Crest have heating lamp upgrade options, too.
The options don’t end there. Homeowners can also find remotely controlled hoods and hoods that automatically engage the blower when heat or humidity is detected. Like many of the feature-rich appliances making their way into the modern kitchen, the range hood is going above and beyond the basics.
A range hood upgrade can do wonders for the performance and appearance of the kitchen. The enhanced ventilation and indoor air quality of today’s hoods, matched by artistic flair and designer sensibilities, are positioning this undervalued appliance as prominent kitchen centerpiece in today’s home.
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