There's nothing like a delicious home-cooked meal – minus the smell of cooking grease, of course. That's where a range hood comes in. This indispensable appliance collects smoke and grease from your stove, eliminating grime and undesirable odors from your cooking space.

Learn more about the different types of range hoods with our Range Hood Buying Guide, and read on to discover the best range hood for your kitchen.

1. Best Wall-Mounted Range Hood: Winflo 30" 284 CFM Convertible Wall-Mount Range Hood

Wall-mounted range hoods attach directly to the wall rather than your ceiling or cabinets, and the classic design of this model will look great in any kitchen. Installation is easy, and the range hood comes with an adjustable chimney that ensures the unit will fit perfectly in your space. This range hood boasts two soft-white LED lights to illuminate your cooking area, three powerful fan speeds, and a convertible design that can be used with either a duct system or charcoal filters for air recirculation.

2. Best Under-Cabinet Range Hood: Hauslane 30" 950 CFM Ducted Under-Cabinet Range Hood

Under-cabinet range hoods attach to the bottom of the cabinets over your range, and this professional-grade kitchen appliance is one of the best range hoods you can buy. With a unique panel design that creates suction around the unit, this model uses two motors to capture smoke from everywhere in your kitchen. It cleans the air with its six-speed fans and then steam-cleans itself using an internal water supply (no water line required!), extending the life and efficiency of the motors.

3. Best Island Range Hood: Cosmo 668ICS Series 30" 380 CFM Ducted Island Range Hood

Range hoods aren't just for wall-mounted stoves – if your stove top is housed on your kitchen island, you can install a range hood in the ceiling directly over the island! This island range hood is powerful enough to remove smoke and odors, yet stylish enough to match your modern kitchen. You'll love the clear glass visor and three efficient fan speeds, proving that this range hood really does feature both function and style. Four LED lights illuminate your cooktop surface, with a streamlined digital panel that makes it easy to control the settings.

4. Best Insert Range Hood: Home Beyond 36" 600 CFM Ducted Insert Range Hood

Insert range hoods are designed to fit into a custom hood cover – they basically contain the guts of a range hood without the housing. If you're looking for an insert range hood to use with custom cabinetry, this one will give your kitchen a seamless appearance. But don't be fooled by the simple design – this model boasts quiet but powerful airflow, with a three-speed fan and simple push-button controls. Two bright LED lights illuminate your stove top, and dishwasher-safe baffle filters efficiently eliminate grease and smoke from your kitchen.

5. Best Downdraft Range Hood: Broan NuTone Eclipse 36" 500 CFM Ducted Downdraft Range Hood

Downdraft range hoods are flat panels that you can install behind or beside your stove top. If you're looking for an inconspicuous, unobtrusive way to eliminate cooking odors, a downdraft range hood is an ideal choice. This model is compatible with most self-contained cooktops, featuring sleek styling to complement your kitchen. The high-tech range hood even raises into position with the touch of a button and disappears flush with your cooktop surface.

6. Best Ductless Range Hood: Broan NuTone 41000 Series 30" 190 CFM Ductless Under-Cabinet Range Hood

Boasting easier installation than ducted range hoods, ductless hoods use internal fans to filter out irritants and recirculate clean air back into your kitchen. Mount this sleek and stylish model over your stove to absorb fumes so you can cook with confidence. The charcoal filter provides powerful and effective ventilation, and the sturdy and long-lasting unit is available in a range of finishes to complement your decor.

7. Best Ducted Range Hood: ZLINE Kitchen and Bath 30" 500 CFM Ducted Wall-Mount Range Hood

Though the installation process is complex, requiring vent holes to be drilled into your wall, ducted range hoods are typically the best at removing irritants and cleaning the air in your kitchen. If you want a professional culinary experience, this model is one of the best range hoods for the job, featuring an adjustable chimney and timeless style. The easy-to-operate control panel allows you to adjust the LED lighting, four powerful fan speeds, and 3-minute autotimer with delayed shutoff – or you can use the battery-operated remote control up to 30' away.

The best range hoods allow you to enjoy scrumptious home-cooked meals without all the unwanted grease and fumes. Upgrade your kitchen with a powerful range hood today.

Article by Robyn Tellefsen.