Product review (3 stars): Lackluster performance in exhaust fan.
We had trouble finding the 42 inch size locally, so Amazon came through for us. I don't find that the fan works particularly well on this range hood. It was installed correctly (to an outside vent). However, we are more willing to actually touch it (compared to 1965 original range hood) and therefore use it more than the one we replaced (which actually moved air better, go figure) -- so all in all it works out. The two light levels are quite nice to have, also. However, if and when we remodel the kitchen to not look like something out of a 'Mad Men' set, I'll be more particular about selecting a range hood. For instance, on a higher quality range hood, the mesh filters will have latch mounting (this one uses a simple friction mount, like a window screen.) All said, it does work ok (especially given we don't cook that much) and the price wasn't bad.