The Top 3 Best Island Range Hoods of 2023

Does your kitchen have a beautiful cooking island? If so, it wouldn't be complete without a beautiful island mounted range hood above it. (Not having one is an actual safety hazard.) We have selected the very best island range hoods of 2023 for you to choose out of. Good luck in choosing!

The COSMO 668ICS900 is a solid choice if you're looking for a no-nonsense island range hood. Although it might not be as powerful as the other two range hoods in this top 3, its 380 CFM motor will be enough for most home kitchens. Exterior-wise it looks almost identical to the number two in this top 3 of best island range hoods of 2023. However, the number two in this list is a bit more expensive and has more power under the hood. If you feel 380 CFM will suffice then you can't go wrong with the COSMO 668ICS900. If you're not sure how much CFM is needed, you can check it here.

We're pleasantly surprised COSMO has chosen to equip the 668ICS900 with an option to convert the range hood from a ducted model to a ductless model. Sadly, the CFK1-TM charcoal filters needed to do so are not included and need to be purchased separately.

On the whole, the COSMO 668ICS900 is a great choice. The sleek, reflective stainless steel exterior of the COSMO 668ICS900, combined with its tempered glass canopy will be a great fit for almost any kitchen. However, if you're looking for a bit more power, check out the number two in our list.

Where the Tieasy island range hood stands out is its great price-performance ratio. You'll get a whole lot of island range hood for a decent price. The Tieasy island range hood packs a powerful 700 CFM motor, which is quite rare in this price range. Such power is usually found in range hoods with a higher price tag. This will give you ample power to clear your kitchen of all air pollutants. (Be sure to provide makeup air.) 

The Tieasy island range hood comes in two versions: a version with an LCD touch screen and a version with good ol' push buttons. Please note that the former will be equipped with baffle filters, while the latter will have mesh filters. We prefer the LCD touch screen version, which for some reason is currently cheaper than the push buttoned version. 

Not everyone has the option to connect their range hood to a duct to vent it outside. Especially people living in apartments might not always have the option to install a ducted range hood. Instead, they will need to install a ductless range hood, which passes the air through a filter and recirculate it back into the kitchen. We're glad to see the option to convert the Tieasy island range hood from a ductless range hood to a ductless one, though we would have preferred it if Tieasy would've provided it free of charge. 

All in all, the Tieasy island range hood offers a great package for a competitive price. If you are in the market for an island range hood this is a solid choice. If you don't have an option to connect your range hood to a duct, this might be your only real choice.

So, you're looking for a new range hood, but you don't know where to start. You've read a couple of other websites, but they're either too technical or don't go into detail enough. You might even have thought about hiring someone to take care of it, but you know they will charge you more than the cost of a new range hood. Don't worry, you've come to the right place. This range hood buying guide will tell you everything you'll need to know about picking a range hood. It even includes a free downloadable PDF, which will take care of all the math. The best part is that it's entirely FREE! All you will need is a tape measure, a piece of string, a pen and paper.