Customer Reviews for Hauslane - 36 inches - Externally Vented - Under cabinet Range Hood - Silver
Customer Rating
5
Trust me this is the one you want.
on July 4, 2024
Posted by: momineek
I am replacing a GE range hood after failing in just 3 years time. The Hauslane UC-PS18 is major upgrade from the GE at basically the same price point. Super easy installation, elegant design, very quite operation (compared to the GE hood) and excellent performance. I was baking to baby back ribs in my oven for 2 hours and we could not even smell them cooking in our house, that how well this unit ventilated. Very please with our purchase.
A lot of exhaust fans are typically hard to clean but Hauslane has managed to make an exhaust fan that’s a breeze to clean (no pun intended). Despite it be an extremely easy machine to clean it’s also very user friendly and sleek looking. 10/10 would recommend buying another one!
We bought this and installed it 2 years ago. We LOVE this hood. Beside being aesthetically pleasing, it's a workhorse! We have a Viking gas range and this exhaust hood tales care of the steam amd smoke easily. It is stronger and quieter than the other hood we have had. Good also is easy cleaning- wipe it down and removable parts go in the dish washer.
I bought this over a month and so far experiencing the difference it makes in my kitchen . the 860hp dual motor is pulling the oil and smoke , which earlier was my biggest concern. Cooking under such a well lit up area is so inspiring as well !!!
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.