Tatsumaki TA-400 Review

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This is a higher-end under-cabinet range hood that stands out with powerful airflow and a self-cleaning mode that significantly reduces the hassle of maintenance.

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Pros

Pro
The maintenance is extremely easy

It can be very difficult to clean a range hood from all the residue grease and oil that is collected inside, but it's necessary, otherwise its performance will deteriorate. To solve this problem, there's an auto-clean feature in this model. You just need to fill the water tank and activate the cleaning mode, and the range hood will take care of itself in only 38 seconds.

Pro
It's extremely powerful

Typically, you'd want a range hood with airflow power of around 250 CFM for a regular 30" stove. The Tatsumaki is three times more powerful than that, so it's almost certainly going to deal with fumes, smells, and moisture in your kitchen.

Cons

Con
The price is higher than average

Most of under-cabinet range hoods, such as this one, go for under $100, with more premium models just below $200. Although the overall performance and the auto-cleaning mode make this model stand out from the rest, you have to keep in mind that there are cheaper alternatives.