This is the hood I have always dreamed of having! I cook everyday and that too Indian food which has a fragrance that can be noticed from farther away. But this hood sucks it all out of my open concept townhome. I do not smell anything on the other side of the kitchen floor after cooking. I keep it on at full speed while tempering and heavy cooking and then reduce to 1 or 2 for 10 minutes after I am done cooking. Considering the power it has the noise is not bad at all even in full speed. The touch screen control works well, and light is nice too. Easy to clean and does a great job in eliminating steam, smoke, and smell. Looks great with my SS appliances. I would recommend to my friends and family. Worth the money completely.