Customer reviews from broan-nutone.com
Broan - 30 inches - Convertible - Downdraft Range Hood - Stainless steel
Average customer rating
3.6
(19 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 19 reviews
5 Stars
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62%of customers recommend this product.
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10 out of
16)
Customer Reviews for Broan - 30 inches - Convertible - Downdraft Range Hood - Stainless steel
Customer Rating
1
Completely impractical and impossible to clean
on December 8, 2019
Posted by: Alastair
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Filters can be removed and cleaned but they are so ineffectual that grease ends up accumulating and then pouring out of the bottom of the device. There is no removable grease trap. At least every six months we have to remove the fan unit and degrease it. This is no easy task. The rising part of the unit cannot be removed for cleaning without (get this!) removing the whole of the cooktop. The design so far as maintenance and cleaning is concerned is flawed. In would not recommend this product at all and works issue any prospective purchaser to investigate alternative solutions.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from broan-nutone.comBy CustomerServiceBroan, December 11, 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience with the 273003 Stainless Steel 500 CFM Downdraft. This unit is only intended for typical domestic cooking. It would take use at an almost commercial or restaurant level( which is not what the unit is designed for) to create the conditions you’ve described. Please contact the Broan Technical Support Team so we can try to assist you. They are available at 1-800-637-1453 Monday-Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM CST. Thank you.
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Customer Rating
5
Great quality and performance at reasonable cost
on September 4, 2022
Posted by: Bill435
from Olympia WA
Gender:Male
I installed this downdraft hood myself, so got to see the construction details. Seems a good quality build. We like the variable speed blower controls.
The description of the model we purchased clearly states "In-line blower sold separately". There is another model that does include a blower, so be sure you are purchasing the model you need. Our home already had an installed blower and duct-work from a previous installation. The Broan model we purchased worked perfectly with the existing blower.
The description of the model we purchased clearly states "In-line blower sold separately". There is another model that does include a blower, so be sure you are purchasing the model you need. Our home already had an installed blower and duct-work from a previous installation. The Broan model we purchased worked perfectly with the existing blower.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
4
Good vent for the price
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: FriscoKid
from Frisco, TX, USA
Gender:Male
I really like the way this vent works - I didnt give it perfect scores for two reasons -
I was putting it in where I previously had a downdraft stove - to connect the vent to the previous opening took a lot of creativity. If the vent wasnt so tall or you could place the exhaust on either side, it would be helpful providing more room for installation.
I was putting it in where I previously had a downdraft stove - to connect the vent to the previous opening took a lot of creativity. If the vent wasnt so tall or you could place the exhaust on either side, it would be helpful providing more room for installation.
the suction is good, not great - I think if you buy the external fan, it prvides more suction, but it also makes the unit more expensive. Overall good, not great. but still worth the money
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Questionable design has some unfiltered air!
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: SteveInMA
from Metro Boston, MA
Gender:Male
Questionable design since not all the air is filtered that goes through the blower. How is this device even legal and on the market? We noticed some grease leaking from the bottom of the unit. After uninstalling the unit to clean it, to my horror I noticed that the center of the air intake was not filtered! Do not buy this unit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from broan-nutone.comBy Broan-NuTone Customer Experience Team, October 17, 2023
Thank you for your review. We would like to opportunity to troubleshoot this with you directly. Please reach out to our Product Support Team at 800-637-1453.
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Customer Rating
5
Great style and features
on April 28, 2016
Posted by: Steve47
from Colorado
Gender:Male
My wife and I are very impressed with the quality of this product. It is stylish, operationally flawless and feature-laden.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it.
on August 20, 2015
Posted by: MrRoper
from Commerce City, CO, USA
Gender:Male
We installed the 500 CFM Downdraft behind a 30 inch slide in gas range, we were very happy that it was so easy. You'll love it as much as we do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Downdraft Range Hood ..Perfect for Our Needs
on October 3, 2018
Posted by: ltm105
from Cary, NC
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
We did a lot of research before selecting this Broan Downdraft Range Hood. We selected it based on reviews and price point, and of course because its measurements and configuration worked in our new granite counters. It has been in place for about 8 months now and we are very happy with it. 1. It SUCKS! It does a good job of venting from the cooktop 2. The up/down function works well 3. It looks good 4. It is noisy on the highest speed but not bad at all on the lower speeds. Highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
1
Not a good Unit, Don't Buy It!
on January 2, 2019
Posted by: Brian 440
from Berkeley, CA
Gender:Male
Purchased this with an in counter cook top for a remodel. It is rarely used, and has malfunctioned multiple times. See other review for unit getting in a cycle where it goes up and down, but will not stop in the usable position to turn on. I have this problem now, its third problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from broan-nutone.comBy CustomerServiceBroan, January 7, 2019
We do appreciate your comments on the 273003 down draft unit. The range hood/down draft should be used every time the cook top is being used. We would recommend that you contact our Technical Support for troubleshooting assistance at 800-637-1453.
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