Customer Reviews for KitchenAid - 36 inches - Convertible - Island Range Hood - Black Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
3
Functions GREAT but very aware of aesthetics
on October 10, 2018
Posted by: Scubed
from Cherryville NC
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this island mount hood to replace a downdraft vent system. Love how it functions and the lighting is awesome. However, this vent titles a 36” from countertop vent. This is VERY misleading. When my installer started to work on the duct framework he had to figure out a way ,on his own, how to make the frame reduce to a size that would bring it up higher than 24” from the counter. 24” from the counter places the hood at my nose and I am 5’4”. When he did figure out a way to get the hood higher from the counter it could only be at 29” from counter. After doing this the covering to the framework had to be cut because contrary to instructions the coverings to hide frame where to long to adjust with my 8’ ceilings. Had to take to sheet metal shop and have them cut. Which was a nightmare. So if U don’t have high ceilings or are taller than 5’ be very aware of what the actual off counter height of the hood will be. Instructions are misleading. As far as recommending I would say yes for function but make certain you know about counter height problem
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Island Hood has become the center piece of our kitchen. It is beautiful! I have found with regular cooking I put it on medium till the air starts moving then I can turn it down to low. The air keep moving and you can barely hear it. The lights are perfect, every thing about it compliments the kitchen.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Install was moderately easy. Took 3 people to lift/ screw mounting brackets. Not totally happy with lower shroud alignment, but I’m kind of picky.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought all new matching appliances and needed an island vent. After lots of research we liked what this had to offer. Its quite and works amazing to keep the house smoke free while cooking.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When my contractor pulled the hood out of the box there was a screw missing holding the trim plate that covers the vent. This is just poor workmanship! He then replaced the screw and mounted the hood.
To make matters worse, after a month the LED's quit working. The technician from the appliance store came out and determined it was a wiring board. The part took a couple weeks to receive. It appears that it was a common problem, thus the parts delay. The technician replaced the board and the lights worked again.
As part of a kitchen remodel I purchased all new Kitchenaid appliances. Thus far there have been defects with 3 of 5 appliances. Fortunately the appliance store that I purchased from has a top rate technical staff.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We remodeled our kitchen and bought all new KitchenAid appliances. Love the look! The only downside of the hood is that it is not conducive to older homes. This made the installation difficult with much waste. They should be designed based on the ceiling height.