Customer reviews from broan-nutone.com
Broan - 30 inches - Black
Average customer rating
3.6
(5 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5 reviews
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60%of customers recommend this product.
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3 out of
5)
Customer Reviews for Broan - 30 inches - Black
Customer Rating
1
Not Impressed
on October 30, 2014
Posted by: MizzJ
from Atlanta, GA
Gender:Female
I was disappointed in this hood from the start and now, two years later, remain so.
First - the "main" fanflow is to the left of the unit (when facing it cooking at the stove). That means that, if you are cooking on the right side units, you can really only get suction on the highest fan setting. Why it's not uniform across the unit is beyond me.
Second - the lights are not within sealed units - that means they are open and readily exposed to the moisture of the steam that the fan takes in. This moisture causes condensation in the light socket and now I have one that doesn't work at all and needs to be replaced. With the cost of the replacement part and then labor to do it - makes it not worth doing.
I will be purchasing another unit, by another manufacturer, and ensure that the fan operates across the entire unit or at least MIDDLE so that it's even and provides better coverage. The second thing I will look for is better placement of the lights and ones that are protected from the condensation so they won't corrode and stop working.
All in all, very disappointed in this unit. I purchased it due to the name and reputation, but sadly it appears that quality in Broan has gone down over the years. I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
2
Lighting Problems
on December 21, 2014
Posted by: Chucksterl
from Indianapolis, IN, USA
Gender:Male
I installed this range hood to replace another, less capable Broan range hood, which did not remove smoke or odor well. Controls and performance are OK, with a choice of three speeds and three light levels. My problem--and it is a serious one--is that the lamps failed, with the light socket actually falling apart. Everything was fine for several years, until the left bulb went out. It is very difficult to grasp the bulb to remove it, as there is zero clearance around the bulb in its opening. After removal and replacement, the new bulb would go out at random times, but back on with some playing with the bulb. Replaced the bulb again--same problem. In fact, original "burned out" bulb turned out to not be burned out at all, but still worked when transferred to the other socket. After a while, the whole bulb with socket just fell off and dangled inside the hood, and now does not go on at all. Repair will be expensive--so a hood that was expensive to begin with is brought down by shoddy design and subpar construction of a simple lamp socket. Not sure if it is worth the cost, versus a new fan. Will, at a minimum, require removal and disassembly before I can even see if it can be reasonable repaired. I am not impressed. Unlikely to buy Broan again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
5
Just what we were looking for!
on February 7, 2015
Posted by: reflexio
from Carignan, QC
Gender:Male
The product was suggested by the sales person at the store! It is EXACTLY what we wanted - good value for money. It was easy to install; instructions were clear and systematic. It works exactly according to what was promised. It is silent, draws fumes and smoke effectively and eliminates most of the smoke and odors. It is very easy to operate and maintain. We are delighted.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
5
Exhaust fan dopes a good job of ventiltation and is very good looking.
on February 20, 2013
Posted by: frankiebud
from Baltimore
Gender:Male
Fan has good features and does a good job of venting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
5
light bulb replacement could be easier
on February 6, 2015
Posted by: mike1
from ga
Gender:Male
all things considered a good product and value for the dollar
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com