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Broan - 36 inches - Telescopic Downdraft Range Hood - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.1
(18 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 18 reviews
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83%of customers recommend this product.
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10 out of
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Customer Reviews for Broan - 36 inches - Telescopic Downdraft Range Hood - Stainless Steel
Posted by: LarryS
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works really well. Did a remodel and replaced an older model. Creates a strong draft that can alter the flame from the burners.
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Posted by: Tom F
from Central NJ
Verified Purchase:Yes
We had an older vent similar to this but from a different manufacturer that was nearly useless. We were very reluctant to install a another downdraft system given how poorly the first one performed, but a salesman we trust highly recommended this to accompany our new cooktop. We are very pleased as this works as well in our kitchen as most hood vents work.
The vent quickly and efficiently clears cooking odors, steam and, yes, even smoke if we are not paying enough attention to what we are cooking. It is reasonably quiet and very unobtrusive when not in use. Even when in use it is reasonably sized and does not take up too much of the island where we have it installed. Of course, like any downdraft system I'm familiar with, it does take up a fair amount of real estate in the cabinet below the cooktop, but
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
1
Completely impractical: 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. Even with light use, at least every six months we have to remove the whole 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. I would not recommend this product at all and would urge 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 273603 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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Posted by: Geoff
from Phoenix, AZ, USA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Well made, looks great, and works well and quietly
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from broan-nutone.comBy CustomerServiceBroan, July 26, 2016
Thank you for your review on the model 273603 Broan down draft unit. We appreciate your time and feedback on this model and are happy to read that you are enjoying your new down draft!
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Posted by: Lisa
from Auburn, CA, USA
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
good design for a small space, difficult to install due to space constraints.
Wish it would raise higher to catch more cooking odors.
Wish it would raise higher to catch more cooking odors.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
4
Very effective
on March 15, 2014
Posted by: Mariola
from Texas
Gender:Female
Very effective in removing cooking odors. It is fairly loud and not easy to clean.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautifully matches our new induction cooktop. Much more powerful and effective than the other (not Broan) was.
on March 10, 2014
Posted by: Elwood
from San Diego, CA, USA
Gender:Male
The Broan downdraft works great! It matches the new induction cooktop and pops up and does its job! We really like the infinitely adjustable fan speed control. A mid-range setting is usually plenty, but a couple of times we used the maximum and it quickly cleared the air!. It is reasonably quiet for most use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com
Customer Rating
4
Powerful and quiet with adjustable fan.
on March 10, 2014
Posted by: thisissandy
from Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Gender:Female
We've been pleased with the downdraft ventilation so far. It is powerful and not very loud. I like the fact that the fan speed is adjustable. We ordered it to be installed in our new house by our builder, so can't really comment on the ease of installation. The only negative I can think of is that when the weather is cold outside, you can feel air draft around the unit on the counter top.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting broan-nutone.com