Product review (5 stars): Powerful and good looking range hood
We ended up buying this range hood after we received a damaged hood from another online retailer. I'm really glad we went with this one, rather than just getting a replacement for the lower powered, damaged hood. As usual, Amazon delivered the item quickly and in good condition. This is definitely the best option for someone who's trying to get the best function and style in their hood, without spending a fortune. It's a wonderful sleek look, with concealed controls. The low setting is barely audible. The high setting isn't overly loud, but it would be hard to have a conversation while cooking under it. The plus side is that it moves a ton of air. So much air, that my husband was salting his popcorn on the counter next to the hood, and the hood was actually pulling the salt right out of the air and into the vent. You should note that this range hood is larger (taller and deeper) than the standard generic hood you find in home improvement stores. The fan is so powerful that I wish we'd hung ours higher. I'm sure that the performance would still be adequate. Also, this unit was easy to install. We were doing a "light" kitchen remodel with just a $3K budget (including appliances), so this hood was a bit of a splurge for us, but I'm so glad we decided to go for it.