A kitchen hood, also known as a range hood or exhaust hood, removes the smoke, steam, heat, and odors generated while you cook. By pulling that air up and away from the cooktop, it keeps the rest of the kitchen cleaner and more comfortable. Choosing the right one comes down to how your kitchen is laid out and how you want the venting handled.
What to know about kitchen hoods
- Multiple styles and sizes: hoods are available in a range of styles and sizes to suit different kitchens.
- Different mounting options: they can be installed in several ways, including wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, or under-cabinet.
- Vented or ductless: depending on the type of hood and the layout of the kitchen, a hood can be vented to the outside or run ductless.
- Better air quality: a hood improves air quality and reduces cooking odors throughout the kitchen.
- Cleaner surfaces: it helps prevent grease and moisture buildup on kitchen surfaces.
- Added safety: by clearing heat and grease-laden air, a hood reduces the risk of fire hazards.
The right kitchen hood keeps the air clean, protects your surfaces, and adds a layer of safety to everyday cooking. The best choice depends on your kitchen’s layout and whether ducting to the outside is an option. When Nur HVAC handles a kitchen hood project, our team reviews the space to recommend a style and venting approach that fits the kitchen. Because a hood is really part of your home’s ventilation, it pairs naturally with our broader indoor air quality work, keeping the air you breathe at home cleaner well beyond the kitchen. If ducting to the outside is possible, a vented hood usually gives the best results; if not, a ductless model with good filtration still makes a noticeable difference.
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Choosing the right hood for your kitchen
Think about how you cook, how much you cook, and what sits above your range today. A busy kitchen with lots of frying benefits from a properly vented hood, while a lighter-use kitchen may do fine with a simpler setup. Getting the size and mounting right matters as much as the style, so it is worth measuring the space before falling in love with a particular look.
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“We used Nur HVAC to replace gas furnace with a heat pump inverter, replace the aging duct work and gas water heater with a heat pump water heater, all in the same contract. Our project manager, Arthur was on-time for the scoping appointment. He took time to understand our needs, investigated the attic, ducts and all the existing equipment, before making any recommendations. He designed the optimal system for our house to be cost effective, provide highest comfort and be energy efficient. He was not pushy and was upfront about the ballpark estimates and timeline. He also walked us thru the various rebates that are available for the replacements from local utilities. Arthur's quote was very competitive, in fact better than those quoted to us by Costco referred contractors. Nur's installation crew - Eldar, Bhakridin, were very professional and thorough. They didn't rush the job and left the job site clean and clutter free each day. They accommodated our requests for placing the electrical wires and conduits so they are not in the way. All the equipment both indoor and outdoor were cleanly laid out, secured and wiped down before hand off. Always smiling and respectful, one of the best installation crew we have had. As a white glove contractor they took care of all the permitting, inspection paperwork w/ the city, all the paper work for us to receive the rebates. They even completed the warranty registration with the manufacturers for all the equipment! We would highly recommend Arthur and Nur HVAC to anyone in the Bay Area needing heating and cooling solutions. We would definitely be going back to them ourselves when the need arises.”
“Amazing, 10/10 experience with David, Sergei, and the rest of the NUR team. They completely overhauled my HVAC -- installed two dual-fuel furnace/heat pumps, two ductless mini split units, and completely re-did ductwork. The entire process was seamless from start to finish, including David coming to my house several times to walk me through different options before I had committed anything. There was no upsell, pressure, or anything like that - just honest/professional service and technical suggestions. The installation itself was smooth, taking less time than originally estimated with attention to detail. These guy do not cut corners! Anyway, take the time to speak with a handful of HVAC companies but, in the end, you will not find a better, more thoughtful, thorough, and professional crew than NUR. All done at a very fair price (compared to other companies).”
“Our job wasn't easy, but Fedor and Sergii absolutely crushed it! Other companies told us it couldn't be done or would be way too expensive. NUR HVAC took it on, finished in just seven days, and stuck to the agreed price--no surprise add-ons or "we found this..." nonsense. We installed a 3-ton and 2.5-ton Mitsubishi Smart Multi-Split Heat Pump system (MXZ-SM60NA). Our house has two zones, and we wanted to add air conditioning. Since our two furnaces were nearly 17 years old, we decided to go all-electric with a heat pump system. The craftsmanship was top-notch, communication was consistent, and the whole experience was fantastic. It wasn't cheap, but compared to other quotes, the price was mid-range--and totally worth it. We were approved for the $4,500 HEERA rebate, but that got shut down (thanks, federal government). We did apply for the $1,500 PCE rebate and are hoping for a federal tax credit next year. Fingers crossed!”
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“Our old A/C unit went out (dramatically spewing coolant everywhere) in the middle of summer. We contacted Nur HVAC and got them to come take a look at the situation. They recommended replacing our old furnace with a new heat pump along with the new A/C unit. It took a few weeks for a permit, but then they scheduled the job promptly. It was very labor intensive...removing the old equipment, building a new platform with plywood, installing everything. It took 3 full days, but they did an excellent job and cleaned everything up completely when they were finished. The system looks and works so much better now. Workers were polite and respectful. Would definitely recommend.”
“Last month, we contracted NUR HVAC to install three units of Mitsubishi ductless AC units to our house. The sales contact Artur was very professional, always addressed our questions very quickly and clearly. Their office support Regina was proactive and timely communicated important information for our awareness ahead of time. Their two technicians Maxim and Alksei have done done an excellent job to install the units and relevant pipes. We are very satisfied with the quality of Nur HAVC's work, their competitive price and excellent customer services, and definitely recommend this company for others who are seeking professionals to do the similar service. George and Amy from Redwood Shores, CA”
“This is my second experience with these awesome people. Nur HVAC installed a heat pump a year ago and I remembered how professional they were. So when my water heater broke few weeks ago I called them again. Fedor called me and came over the same day to personally inspect my setup. He gave me three options for my water heating needs and coached me through the selection process based on my current and future needs. This was Monday and by Wednesday I had everything fixed! As always, professional and courteous service. While Fedor was here I got to talk to him about options for more even heating and cooling distribution in my house. Even though it was not related to problem at hand, he patiently explained to me what my options were and then turned me onto a new solution using smart vents. This ended up being 10x cheaper than dual zoning and works a 100 times better. This guy is so smart, he must have a Ph.D. in HVAC!!! Thank you Fedor and I can’t recommend this team highly enough!!!”
“Phenomenal Service – Furnace Replacement & Heat Pump Installation! I can’t say enough good things about the team at Nur HVAC! They recently installed a brand-new AC heat pump system for us and replaced our old gas furnace, and the experience was top-tier from start to finish. The installation was completed with incredible attention to detail, craftsmanship, and professionalism. They found smart, creative ways to route all the new wiring while opening as few walls as possible. For the couple of small spots where wall access was necessary, they made sure everything was fully patched, finished, and painted so seamlessly you’d never know any work had been done. On top of that, what stood out the most was their commitment to going above and beyond—they stayed late working extra hours just to ensure our Google Nest thermostat was fully integrated, tested, and working perfectly before they left. It’s rare to find contractors who are this reliable, clean, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to customer satisfaction. If you need any HVAC work done, save yourself the hassle and hire Nur HVAC. Outstanding job all around!”
“After 18 years our Air Conditioning System failed. We, of course, called Nur HVAC and were glad to see Islam again. He rapidly diagnosed that the AC compressor failed and had to be replaced. However, the AC system was so old that the compressor only had a 1 year warranty and the refrigerant in use 18 years ago is only available for legacy repairs (This is to protect the Ozone layer). We could have replaced the AC system, but the heating system was equally old and likely to fail. The cost to move to a full all electric HVAC system was a few dollars more than just replacing the AC system and it would eliminate our use of gas for heating and take advantage of the recently installed Solar Panels. So the house has a new fully electric HVAC system installed by Nur HVAC. Islam came and took the measurements so the system could be ordered and priced. Soon Alex and the installation team arrived to install the system. The quality of the installation and the care Alex and team took during the custom wiring, new refrigerant lines, new moisture drains, new thermostats, system setup and calibration was outstanding. Alex made sure that the air flow for both heating and cooling was measured and far better than the previous systems. Alex made sure to keep us informed as progress was being made and they managed to keep the house clean during the install. Again Nur HVAC exceeded expectations with a very high quality install at a fair price. A project of this size had a few bumps but this appeared to have been done to provide a quality install with attention to detail. This company has superb knowledgeable professionals working for it from service to installation. I highly recommend Nur HVAC.”
“We replaced our 25-year old single phase gas furnace with a Mitsubishi HVAC heat pump this summer. Now that we’ve used it for both cooling and heating, I’d like to give the team at Nur a five-star rating for their clean, smooth installation. Communication was great and they were thoughtful about system design so that we don’t have exterior conduits. We are so happy with the operation of the system for heating: it is quiet and so much more effective than our old furnace. We can highly recommend Nur.”
“I hired Nur HVAC for a major upgrade to my home's system, and they did an incredible job. The project involved converting my entire house from a gas heat pump to a new all-electric Mitsubishi system, and they also installed a split unit in my garage. Their prices were very reasonable, but what truly stood out was the professional quality of the installation. The team performed a very careful evaluation of all my existing ducts and vents to ensure the new system was installed for optimal performance. The work speaks for itself. It's been almost two months since the installation, and everything is working top-notch. I'm super happy I chose Nur HVAC and highly recommend them.”
“I am extremely pleased with my new Mitsubishi heat pump installed by Nur HVAC. Everyone in California should use a heat pump due to the high cost of electricity, and Nur HVAC should be your installer. My installation was performed in two parts: the upstairs in Mar 2025, then downstairs in May 2026. I commend Nur HVAC for their patience during this protracted and difficult installation. After an initial assessment to determine my needs, the team arrived to plan the installation of the upstairs hardware. They asked many questions to figure it out. It only took 5 days for my on-site representatives Konstantin and Maxim to finish the work, which I felt was clean and neat; the electrical, refrigerant, and condensate lines blended into the existing arrangement seamlessly. By the end of day 5, I had hot and cold air at the touch of a button. About a year later, my remodeling had progressed enough for the installation of the downstairs units. Sadly, other contractors inadvertently cut the 220V supply line to the 2nd floor units. And while they meant well, these other contractors totally messed up the 220V supply line for the 1st floor units, running it to the 2nd floor breaker box instead! Maxim and Konstantin went above and beyond the call of duty, doing jobs that weren't theirs. They re-routed the 1st floor electrical line to the 1st floor breaker box, and got everything working. They were quick to suggest best placement of the indoor units. Additionally, they figured out a far better arrangement of the outdoor unit and refrigerant lines. The installation was more concealed and neat afterwards.”
“5/5 Stars - Highly Recommend Adlan and Nur HVAC! We had an exceptional experience with Adlan from Nur HVAC today. He is a consummate professional—extremely thorough, transparent, and honest. Our AC was completely out of refrigerant (6.5 lbs low), and instead of pushing an expensive and potentially ineffective nitrogen test on a hidden leak, Adlan gave us a practical, data-driven strategy to get our cooling restored for the summer while tracking down the issue. He thoroughly explained the system’s metrics, including a high compression ratio, and gave us fantastic, low-pressure advice on how to plan for our home’s long-term HVAC compliance and transition over the next couple of years. On top of that, he diagnosed a long-standing airflow bottleneck to our second floor. He took the time to inspect our complex crawlspace ductwork, confirmed the structural equipment is in great shape, and laid out a clear plan to return for a whole-house air balancing service. Finding a technician with this level of technical expertise and genuine integrity is rare. Request Adlan if you want the job done right. Thank you, Nur HVAC!”
“We recently used Nur HVAC to install a new heat pump and completely redo the ductwork for our whole-home HVAC system, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Fedor was incredibly knowledgeable and guided us through every step of the process—from initial planning to final completion. He was always available to answer our questions, no matter how small, and his oversight gave us total confidence in the quality of the work being delivered. Eldar handled the installation and did a fantastic job. The work was completed efficiently, with great attention to detail and craftsmanship, and everything was finished right on schedule. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would absolutely recommend Nur HVAC to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality HVAC services.”
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