Professional hoods are reputed to have the best overall efficiency in drawing off smoke, odours, heat & moisture and add the finishing touch to your cooking system. These elegant hoods combine style and vigorous performance, generating a ventilation power to 1500 CFM (cubic feet of evacuated air per minute). They're available in various styles including wall or island, canopy or under-cabinet... You have a choice of an internal blower mounted inside the hood itself or a quieter external blower that's designed to be mounted to the outside of your home. Most models include halogen lighting, variable speed control and stainless filters.

Heat lamps are another common feature as well as warming racks for optional splash backs. Pay close attention when choosing a professional hood - specific venting details are important to address before purchasing - such as opening diameter, length of vent-run and size of burner output... etc. Discuss options with your cabinet-maker, builder and your salesperson.