We replaced our unit that came with the new Home with this model. So far 3 years later, it is working great - we cook with heavy spices and this product helps us keep the odors from being spread into our home.
Whoever designed the light bulb component of this unit never had to change the bulbs. It is a totally stupid design. Other people have had questions and the answers on line are completely useless directing us to the web site for an answer.
Solely based on this feature I would not recommend this product.
I have had this range hood installed for about 18 months. We do the bulk of our cooking on a BBQ so it was with great surprise and frustration when we learned the switch for the fan has failed. It was even more shocking to see the part is $184 bucks. This range hood costs far to much for switches to be failing in that short of time. I have purchased a number if Broan fans for our bathrooms and now our kitchen but this has left a sour taste in my mouth. I do not think that a product that gets very light usage should fail so soon. I will be contacting costumer service and see if they will make this right. I do enjoy the look and fit and finishe of there products but if the durability is not there i will have to look elseware for my venting needs.
We really like the automatic feature where it comes on when necessary. And we like the halogen lights on it. My old one had regular light bulbs and I can see so much better while cooking with the lighting on this one. Installation was fairly quick. The sound level is fine on this model. I would definitely purchase this one again.
This was a replacement unit. We were especially impressed with the quiet hum of the lowest fan setting. Our old unit was so loud that you could not have a conversation. We also noticed that the quiet fan did not mean less power. It moves air noticeably at all settings. The hoods appearance also fit in well with our other installed appliances. It has been over a year since we installed this and it still runs like new.
Love the stainless steel look. The highest level of the fan is a bit louder than I wanted. I would have preferred a quieter sound. But I'm happy with it.
ease of changing filters and alerted to when they need to be put right into the dishwasher. really happy with that feature. I also like that the fan will automatically go to a higher level while I am cooking. Good Job Broan!