Easy install, works as expected.
I put this in to replace a 45 year old Broan exhaust fan. The fact that the prior fan lasted so long encouraged me to find another Broan. The fact that this fan was about the best priced basic 36" Stainless Steel I could find sealed the deal.
Installation was very easy as I already had the duct work in place. The "walls" of the fan are a bit thin, so caution is needed when installing. However, this is labeled their "economy" fan, so that is definately expected.
It is not whisper quiet, but I think the noise level is fair for this price point.
I would not recommend this to somebody remodeling thier kitchen and wants some lower priced "nice stuff". Spend the extra $100 or so and get the next level up. For my situation where I am holding off on putting anything "real nice" in the kitchen and I had to replace an old exhaust fan that broke with bad timing as we plan our remodel, it was perfect.
Simple and sweet
This range hood moves plenty of air for our needs (it does move fewer CFS than some other models - which might be an issue depending on how you cook). It was easy to install and works as promised (I am using the top 7" round vent option). My only complaint is that the box isn't well padded, so the hood arrived with a dent on the front. It's too heavy to bother shipping back for something that is only cosmetic, but it was disappointing. The light cover isn't very fancy, but we bought some of the smaller compact florescent bulbs and one fit under the cover with no problems. The plastic vent cover for the front is a bit tricky to snap on, but once I figured it out it wasn't loose at all (it sits on the hood without being snapped into place, which may explain the complaint of another reviewer). I love the simplicity of this hood, and the number of installation options. Overall, it looks and works as I had hoped and I can still talk easily while the fan is on.
Great-looking vent hood!
This stainless steel vent hood is very economical and good-looking for the price. Not high end, but we are remodeling for resale, so it suits our purpose quite well. Fast delivery and packed well.
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