Product review (5 stars): Quality + Features=Satisfaction
I had this installed as part of a kitchen remodel and chose to have the 7" round duct installed straight up through the roof. According to the instructions this gives the best air movement and that was what I got. I have used it daily now for six months and I'm happy with it.

It does make noise on the two highest settings but I also don't stand there trying to talk to someone. If you turn it on the second setting when you start cooking it does a respectable job of keeping the steam or smells controlled. If I have several pans going then I will turn it up to level three. I find the boost setting is rarely needed.

Using halogen bulbs the lighting is very bright. The middle setting is what I use the most and the low setting makes a nice night light.

The touch switch controls are sealed behind a plastic covering and are a little small for my preference. They work well but there are no distinguishing differences between the fan and light buttons if the kitchen is dark. Not a deal breaker, just something to consider.

There are slots on the top of the unit that leak air when the fan is running, so I took a white magnetic sheet&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Avery-Magnet-Sheets-8-5-x-11-Inches-White-5-Pack-03270/dp/B00006HN5Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Avery Magnet Sheets, 8.5 x 11 Inches, White, 5 Pack (03270)</a>&nbsp;and cut it to fit over the slots.

All that said, I would recommend this hood with no reservations.