Customer reviews from hauslane.com
Hauslane - 30 inches - Externally Vented - Under cabinet Range Hood - Silver
Average customer rating
4.8
(1,151 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,151 reviews
5 Stars
914
4 Stars
209
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
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99%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Hauslane - 30 inches - Externally Vented - Under cabinet Range Hood - Silver
Customer Rating
5
Easy to install
on January 14, 2022
Posted by: Liesa s.
from United States
Finally after 6 months we were ready to install the PS18 rear vent hood. The installation instructions were clear and easy to read. Fitting the into the wall was a breeze. Once installed we turned it on and we were pleasantly surprised at the amount of air it move but was still quite. Would recommend to my friends
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hauslane.com
Posted by: IC Yin
Verified Purchase:Yes
Since my family prefers a certain style of cooking, we have to use high-BTU cooktop to sautee and deep fry, which produce a lot of smoke and odor. Therefore, a high-CFM range hood is a necessity in our kitchen. Popular Asian range hoods tend to focus on function but often lack aesthetics. I was happy to find the Hauslane PS18, which has a slim, modern look and practical features. It motivated us to replace our still-functioning range hood.
Before installing, we tested the range hood, and everything worked well and looked solid. To install the 37-pound unit, we used a cooler and a car jack, which made the process much easier. Our main challenge was the ducting: our old range hood used a 7-inch duct, but the Hauslane requires a 6-inch duct, and its opening was 1-2 inches off from the old one. We had to buy a 6" to 7" duct increaser and heavy-duty metal cutter shears. It took several trial-and-error attempts to connect the ducting to the Hauslane damper, and the entire process took us 2-3 hours and two trips to the hardware store.
Attaching the range hood itself was easier. There are six screws to attach it to the cabinet; we used only four, which were secure enough. For the back two screws, we needed a mini cordless screwdriver to predrill the holes (starting with a smaller drill bit and then a larger one, since the screwdriver is only 4V).
The final result was rewarding. One minor issue was that the original 3W GU-10 LED light had a buzzing sound and was too dim for our needs. We replaced them with 4W, 120-degree beam angle GU-10 bulbs, which were perfect. The 6-speed fan operates at 60-69dB (measured by my Apple Watch), which is not too loud. I appreciate the dishwasher-safe baffle filter, they are much better than the old mesh filter. Overall, I am happy with the Hauslane PS18 for its aesthetic look, practical function, and low maintenance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hauslane.com
Customer Rating
3
Very Difficult Installation
on March 24, 2021
Posted by: James H.
from United States
I consider myself to be pretty handy when it comes to installing minor appliances. However, I found this next to impossible to install and finally gave up. The rear holes are nearly impossible to reach to secure the unit to the cabinets. Perhaps it would be easier if this was a new kitchen installation or if you could move the range out of the way but this was being installed over an existing cooktop. I am remodeling the kitchen in another home that I own and will have a professional install this unit. I did plug the unit in and check the lights and fan settings and it does seem to a nice exhaust hood. It is however, a little louder than I anticipated except for the lowest speed setting.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting hauslane.com
Customer Rating
4
Good value with a number of very minor complaints
on March 15, 2023
Posted by: JD22
from Owatonna, MN
Overly detailed and critical review...I got the 36" hood and love the look and it has plenty of air movement for a good price. My minor complaints, 36" opening but the hood is just over 35.5" so there's a small gap on both sides. My old hood fit snug. The lights that come with it were far dimmer than my old Broan hood, I replaced them with brighter bulbs from Amazon. Up and down for fan speed is counterintuitive...left is usually lower and right higher. My vent hood sometimes turns on at the last used speed and other times on level 4. I think it depends on if I shut it off or use the timer to turn it off. After installing, the hood had a rattling sound. I guessed it was the exhaust baffle that's about as thin as aluminum foil...so I took the hood back down and removed it since it wasn't needed in my case...much quieter. The timed off function turns the entire hood off, not just the fan like my old hood...more of a preference thing. I actually wish it had an even lower speed than the lowest one it has for a quieter option when only using one burner.
Written by a customer while visiting hauslane.com
Posted by: Rico53
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have only had it installed for about 5 days. So far it has meet all expectations and I am very pleased with it. I was concerned that it would be to loud on high speed but it is surprisingly relatively quiet. The only thing that bugs me a little, is that you have to push the on/off button in order to turn the light on. It would be nice to turn the light on separately without having the display on. With the aid of a couple of car scissor jacks, the installation was not very difficult.
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Customer Rating
5
A Wonderful Kitchen Appliance!
on September 3, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
I'm a retired chef of 50 years. It's been my pleasure to have found this exhaust hood. The extra power, being there when needed is crucial to a clean kitchen. This Hauslane is wonderful. The 'screens', not being a mesh and as cleanable as these are, shows the experience going in to it's design. The grease trough is a blessing because otherwise, where is grease supposed to go, if left to accumulate? Being in my mid 70's, I was still able to remove the old and install this new unit without help, in one afternoon.
Overall I love it. The lights are bright and for the CFM's it draws, it's very reasonably quiet. My hearty recommendation!
Overall I love it. The lights are bright and for the CFM's it draws, it's very reasonably quiet. My hearty recommendation!
Written by a customer while visiting hauslane.com
Customer Rating
4
Looks Sharp, Because It Is!
on December 12, 2020
Posted by: Diane J.
from United States
High quality product with nice features such as a clock, timer, LED lights and multi-level fan. The unit was very heavy and, as you said, two people were needed for installation. It was extremely difficult to get in all the screws because it was over a cooktop, not a stove that could be pulled out. Also, regarding its sharp corners—they will get you if you're not really careful. This over-the-stove vent juts out further than my previous fan so, to me, it is a kitchen hazard. Suppose I will get used to it, but for now I put some double-sided picture-mounting sticky patches on the corners to hopefully cushion the inevitable blows to my head.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
3
Strong but noisy even when its off
on February 20, 2021
Posted by: Ulices C.
from United States
This range hood has a lot of power and its not as quiet as i expected. It's heavy, you need at least 3 people to install it. I didn't like where the power cable came out in the back really close to the mounting hole on the top, best to measure correctly if not you will run into problems. My unit has a humming noise coming from the transformers in the unit, you can hear it when the unit is off. I have yet to contact hauslane to check if this is normal or if my unit is defective. We no longer have lingering smells from cooking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hauslane.com