I ordered this online without seeing it but did so based on the reviews it received in Consumer's Digest. It's made well and better than anything I saw in stores for the number of CFMs. The cost was less too. My contractor was also very impressed.
I bought th3 hood online and it arrived quickly, within 3 days. I installed it myself. Just a caveat for those who are thinking of doing that, make sure you have a lift to raise the hood in place. Or have a friend help you out. If you're handy, installation takes no more than an hour, including removal of the old hood & clean-up. I really like my PS18. I cook and bake big batches and like to experiment with different recipes. With my old hood, I needed to open the windows and door to create cross ventilation... no need for that with the PS18. Just set it to the highest speed and no smell anywhere in the house, no more smells on my clothes. Even works when searing a steak! Some folks have said it's loud... It has two large fans that move air. Some fan noise is to be expected... just turn up the music :)
I did a lot of research before selecting this model range hood. I’m very impressed with how powerful and quiet it is! Huge difference in air quality…especially when frying foods. Looks great, too!
Excellent Range hood, we have used it for about 2 years. It's so great we can stick the baffles into our dishwasher, which helps with the maintenance of the unit. Performance is great, quiet when simmering things, and not too loud when running at high speed. Support is also great, staff is quick to respond. A definite upgrade for any remodeling project.