Product review (4 stars): A good value.
I changed out range tops and also wanted to replace the 30 plus year old hood too. In shopping around, I found hoods that cost upwards of $1000. I couldn't afford that and wouldn't have bought one of those even if I could. I was interested in just a basic, stainless range hood. This hood fits that bill well. It wasn't difficult to install, especially considering that I have no skills in that area. I haven't changed the filter yet and sort of expect to have trouble finding one when I do. The fan is somewhat noisy and isn't particularly effective in sucking up greasy fumes, but as noise goes down, price goes up. So, I wasn't expecting whisper quiet anyway. If you are on a budget or just don't like throwing your money away, this is a good hood.