Product review (5 stars): Recommended
So far, so good. I purchased this for my kitchen renovation after a lot of online-looking and read a lot of reviews for comparison. It arrived promptly, but sat in the box for a couple months until time to install. The pro who has done my kitchen from start to finish installed it and had no complaints about quality or installation on my 8 ft ceiling. It does require a roof vent kit, which I found at my local Lowes. This particular unit has 4 halogen lights, which I favored after reading complaints that LED lights on other models are not bright enough. The halogens are bright and give off a bit of heat, but they illuminate my island cooktop extremely well. The only option I'd wish for is to be able to turn on just 2 lights instead of all 4. The fan is powerful and not overly loud, especially at full speed. The digital display and remote are nice features, and there is a gas sensor for safety, but I've not tested that function. Have not had it installed very long, but would rate this an excellent value if the apparent quality holds true over the test of time. I love the design as the curved glass gives it a "lighter" profile than a big solid metal unit. I joke about it being a spaceship in my traditional/transitional kitchen, but it actually blends in nicely. UPDATE: January, 2016...this unit has been a pleasure to use and is still running strong. Highly recommended.