Product review (5 stars): Great Value for cooking enthusiasts
Put the 36" model over my 30" gas range. 450cfm is great. That is the big advantage here. If you like to cook one of the most important items in your kitchen is a hood that vent vents externally and is powerful enough so you can saut fish and garlic or curry without having to air out the house for an hour afterwards. Nice mesh filters, good, (big!) straightforward motor, stainless steel and bright lights and 450cfm for under $300. What more is there that matters?