Product review (5 stars): Fantastic Range Hood for an Incredible Price!
I searched EVERYWHERE for a beautiful, well made range hood that didn't cost a fortune. Let's be honest, I'm not a professional chef. I'm a person who loves to cook and is redoing my kitchen. Do I really need a super-expensive hood? No. So when I found this one I was astonished at the price, sure it had to be a joke. But research showed great reviews for Z Line's hoods so I decided it was The One. Plus, when I emailed Z Line asking about a chimney extension, the customer services was incredible. Fast and they even gave me a deal because the extension for the hood I initially wanted wasn't in stock. I knew that if there was a problem with the hood, Z Line would make it right. So I ordered.

A few days ago, my husband and our contract mounted the hood. Our contractor supported it behind the dry wall (after which we tiled) with a 2x6 because it is HEAVY. I wouldn't say it was "easy" to hang because it ended up taking a while, but the end result is fantastic. Our contractor, who used to work for a reputable kitchen and bath company, said it is the nicest (moderately priced) hood he's ever seen. We had to cut down the chimney extension a bit because it was too tall, which required a special saw blade, but that will always be an issue when you have 10 foot ceilings. We did not vent the hood outside, we are just using the recirculating option. It can be converted down the road, but we'll probably never go to the trouble.

We LOVE the lighting and the noise level is just what I'd expect. I haven't really tested it's capabilities as I don't typically cook high-smoking or smelly food, but since it's mostly for looks, I'm 100% happy with it already. It's the perfect touch our kitchen needed!