Exterior vented solves TWO problems.

1. In many cases, the motor is OUTSIDE ---low noise
2. Air flow ratings are usually at least double for the outside powered
units.

Exterior vent gets the steam out.

All range hoods that run when frying, braising, or grilling will trap
grease particles that would otherwise settle on walls, ceiling, and
cabinet surfaces over time. Everything gets STICKY without one of these.



mm wrote:
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:05:19 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"
wrote:


Hello Joseph Meehar,
The reason i think i want a "hood" is because
it is to trap the nasty grease that wouldhave
traveled all through my house. So is that the
right thing to do?
Truly

Right answer. You can use a ventless hood to do that. They are
available most places where hoods are sold. I believe many hoods can be
installed either way.


I think so too.

I have a hood without a vent, but the electrician who wired these town
houses and also lived in one for many years put a vent in his house.
One could see the exit above his front sliding glass door.

The seller told me how expensive the replaceable charcoal filters are,
and they are, so I don't buy a replacement. The "spun" metal grill
can easily be washed in he dishwasher though. But I don't fry and
only broil, and don't use the fan much anyhow. So it doesn't get
dirty. I don't like the noise (either high or low speed), but maybe
newer ones are quieter.