We installed this range hood using the rear exhaust vent, not the top exhaust vent. It was very good at venting the steam/smoke from cooking bacon. So much so that we couldn't even smell the bacon on our second floor (which is usually where any smoke/smell from our kitchen heads first).  It's highest setting wasn't as strong as we had hoped, so couldn't give it five-stars. Plus I usually only give five stars to products that exceed my expectations.