Cooking in our house has always been a bit of an adventure—one that usually ends with the blaring sound of smoke alarms. No matter what I try to cook in a frying pan, the alarms seem inevitable. Even with the range hood on full blast, making a simple steak or burger is a guaranteed way to set them off. And it’s not just the stovetop—our oven has triggered them too!
Frustrated, I had mostly given up on cooking indoors and instead relied on a Ninja Foodi, which we keep outside on our patio.
Then one day, while scrolling through Apple News, I came across an article titled “Silence Your Smoke Detector With This Portable Range Hood.” Intrigued, I clicked in and read about a product called the Airhood—a compact, countertop range hood that pulls in smoke and odors, filters the air, and releases it back out clean. It seemed like the perfect solution to my problem.
I found it on Amazon, but at nearly $150 with a 3.8-star rating, I hesitated. Some reviews complained about the noise, while others said the battery-powered version wasn’t strong enough. The wired version seemed more effective, but I wasn’t sure if it was worth the price. So, I held off.
A few months later, my son begged to make smash burgers on the stovetop—a guaranteed smoke-filled disaster in our house. My husband reminded me about the Airhood, and with some hesitation, I finally ordered the wired version.
When it arrived, we put it straight to the test. I placed it near the stove, turned it on, and ran our range hood fan at the same time. Yes, it’s loud—but do you know what else is loud? Smoke alarms. That’s a trade-off I’m more than happy to make.
Since then, it has completely changed the way I cook. I’ve used it multiple times, and the smoke alarms have stayed silent. If you struggle with poor kitchen ventilation, I highly recommend the Airhood. It’s not cheap, but for me, it’s been absolutely worth it to reclaim my kitchen.
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