The best range hoods in 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Having proper ventilation in your kitchen is crucial, especially if you have a gas stove or like to sear your food on high heat

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A range hood may not seem important, but it's often the first thing people see when they walk into your kitchen. Plus, having proper ventilation in your kitchen is crucial, especially if you have a gas stove.

Luckily for us, Consumer Reports compiled a list of the five best range hoods.

“A good vented range hood improves air circulation in your kitchen, our tests have found,” CR wrote. “It also eliminates odors and cuts down on cleaning time, too, because grease droplets that would otherwise settle on cabinets,........

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