I expected this being a Broan to be quieter than my old hood, but it is still loud even at the lowest setting. I also wish the buttons to turn on both the light and fan were either a knob or something that is easier to locate without having to look up into the hood as mine is surrounded by a decorative wooden built in. Lastly, I have mixed feelings about the heat sensor...while for safety it is a good idea for the fan to come on if someone would forget to turn it on while cooking something that may fill the house with smoke, I do not like the fact that if one didn't turn the fan on and it senses heat and comes on even in the off mode that he/she would have to shut it off from the electrical breaker.