Innovative, yet reasonably priced, describes this hood: the Kenmore 55013 available at Sears. This thin-design, stainless-steel range hood measures 30 inches across and offers some of the brightest lighting found in this price range.

Two recessed halogen fixtures under the hood make it possible to easily see exactly what's cooking on the stovetop. This fixture has a 250 cfm ventilation fan that operates at three settings: high, medium, and low.

Useful for ducted as well as ductless installations, this hood does a fairly good job of filtering grease, steam, and smoke from the room. It has an easy-clean, dishwasher-safe grease filter and electronic fingertip controls. Quieter than many fans, this one has a maximum output of 3.5 sones on high power. Ducted operation with this unit requires a 7-inch round flexible duct. Other installations simply require recirculation back into the room.

Perfect for most residential uses, the Kenmore 55013 hood is designed for installation under a cabinet. Also offered white, black, and biscuit, this hood is an exceptionally good value.

Pros: Excellent value, quiet, versatile installation, bright lighting
Cons: Costs more than similar hoods with incandescent lighting

Warranty
1 years