Over the range microwave hoodfan vs range hood

What are the differences between an OTR vs a dedicated range hood.

Over the range micorwave:
 PRO'S:

• Saves space in small kitchens where counter top space is limited
• Its convenient location above the stove
• CFM (cubic feet per minute) is low - limits negative air pressure in the home

CON'S:

• Typically very noisy as a hoodfan
• Does not provide coverage over all cooking elements - so vapours from front burners are'nt captured
• Poor grease filters
• If vented externally then ducting is typically small and cfm is low - not a good situation if being used over say a gas range
• CFM - cubic feet per minute of airflow is typically low - this is okay if over say a basic 30" electric top
• Most OTR's are re-circulating and require constant charcoal filter replacement
• Very low height over the range - "sort of" in your face
• Typically difficult to keep clean because they are so close to the range top and get greasy quickly

Range Hood:
PRO'S:

• If installed and sized to the range correctly these range hoods provides optimal extraction and disposal of those dangerous cooking vapours
• Range hoods are typically visually appealing and enhance the design and look of the kitchen
• These range hoods are easy to clean and the range hood filters come out easily for cleaning

CON'S:

• Range hoods require a dedicated space above the range
• A half decent range hood generally costs more than a good over the range microwave

Our latest happy customer

Ken and Charmaine love their new range hood as much as they love their new kitchen

PS15SP 54" wide by 28" high Oil rubbed bronze with

brushed stainless steel trim and a 1000cfm externally

mounted blower