Broan-NuTone Under Cabinet Range Hood QS1 Series - Allure I Review

Until last winter, I'd only ever had the cheapest, most basic model of range hoods. So when the old hood conked out, I took it as an opportunity to upgrade to a quieter, more effective range hood -- the Broan Allure I does the trick without breaking the budget.

The Allure line of  Broan range hoods are sleeker and more modern in appearance than their older counterparts. Under the hood, you can see and feel a big difference -- the fan is so powerful, you can feel the air moving, and the grease filters cover the entire underside of the hood.

Two fan speeds both help keep the smoke alarm from going off! The lower speed is effective, yet you can hardly hear it running. The higher speed provides tremendous power without airplane-level decibels.

The other tremendous plus to this hood is the lighting it offers. Two bright bulbs were delivered with my unit, and there are two options -- bright and blowout! I was told that these are special bulbs, so I expect only to find replacements at my appliance store. Unfortunately, they cannot be replaced with more energy-efficient bulbs. This is the biggest drawback, however, most hoods seem to come with these bulbs. They do get hot, so we try to remember to turn them off when they are not needed.

When I cook, I don't have to worry about stray smells or the smoke alarm. The Broan Allure I range hood takes care of it all, and makes my cooktop into a sparkling showplace!