Of all the modern kitchen trends that have come and gone in recent years, Pacific Appliance Group says there is one appliance that has held steady in popularity: the oven hood. These appliances are commonly found in commercial kitchens across the world but are becoming standard in the residential world as well.

Oven hoods, also known as range hoods or exhaust hoods, are canopied exhaust fans installed above ovens to help pull out fumes and keep kitchen air clear. While a hood can certainly add a polished look to any kitchen, Pacific Appliance Group says there are many practical reasons to consider adding this appliance to your home, such as:

• It Keeps The Air Clean: Do you ever wonder why kitchen cabinets and surfaces constantly need cleaning? One reason is due to the excess grease put off by a stove’s fumes. Not only do these fumes create a greasy mess, but they also can introduce toxins such as carbon monoxide into your air. If you want to keep your grease cleaning down and make your air healthier, have an oven hood installed to effectively suck out these fumes and suppress grease.
• It Sucks Out Heat & Steam: If you love cooking, you know that working over a hot stove can be a quick way to heat up. Whether you’re baking bread in the oven or stewing vegetables on the stovetop, the excess steam and heat created from cooking can make things really uncomfortable. An oven hood will quickly suck out the heat and steam so you don’t have to sweat just to make a meal. 
• It Will Give Your Smoke Alarm A Break: If you’re cooking on the stovetop, smoke is inevitable, and it can build up fast. Even if you open a few windows and turn on a fan during a smoky situation, there’s a chance you could set off your smoke alarm and leave your home smelling congested. When you cook with an oven hood on, smoke is sucked out almost instantaneously.

Oven hoods can also add to the property value of your home and be designed to improve lighting over your oven surface. To start exploring top-notch kitchen appliances in Honolulu, visit the Pacific Appliance Group showroom. If you have more questions about shopping for household appliances in Hawaii, call the team at (808) 841-3322.