Glass looks really pretty but not functional from a cleaning perspective. Installation by new home builder which said GE PRO install all their own appliances was really generic. It was installed REALLY high which reduces suction and easy usage. Also installed glass above side shelves??? Installer should have questioned if it was correct? Now grouted into backsplash. Also quite loud.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Elliot@Cafe, Cafe Appliances, June 13, 2022
Hello there, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out with this review. We can definitely understand how frustrating it would be to have this hood not quite function has expected, and we are so sorry for the inconvenience this has caused for you.
For a proper installation, the hood should be a maximum of 36" from the cooktop surface. It is also designed to be installed with no cabinets above. More information on this is available on page 2 of the installation instructions, linked here: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=31-2000063-1.PDF
Loud or unusual sounds may have occurred if the improper ducting has been used during installation. This hood requires 6” ducting to perform optimally. Using smaller duct pipe will cause reduced venting. Be sure that you minimize the duct run length and number of transitions and elbows.
We recommend reaching out to our factory service team to see if these issues can be addressed. They can be contacted by calling 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737) Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET and Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET, or by visiting https://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
We hope this helps, and please feel free to let us know if there are any ways we can assist you in the future. -Elliot@Cafe