Reviews about Kitchen Hoods

shigadeyo says "Decent hood, but get the Whirlpool GZ8330XL instead..." about Whirlpool Range Hood Filter - Stainless Steel (RH4830XLS)

shigadeyo — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:48:32 GMT

This range hood was purchased to compliment my new stainless steel KitchenAid range (the KitchenAid stainless steel range hoods are overly large and very expensive). Other reasons for purchase include the variable speed fan that can go from off to high and everywhere in between (rather than just being a 2 or 3 speed), appearance (stainless steel and black to match my other appliances), relatively low profile (7" in height), and price point. My biggest complaint is that this range hood has a regular axial fan rather than a centrifugal blower (much quieter and better airflow), but the Whirlpool model with the centrifugal blower was 9" in height which is far too much (7" is already a bit too low in my kitchen as the old GE one being replaced was only 5"). Luckily the fan in this hood is relatively quiet compared to the old range hood which is a step in the right direction. This hood also has a removeable screen/filter that is dishwasher safe and a bright lighting system that takes two 40-watt......

lucyruder says "A terrific range hood for not much money!" about NuTone range hood - Economy RL6200

lucyruder — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:09:03 GMT

Wonderful hood for a cheap price. 2 speed fan, single light, and 2 colors. No exterior vent needed. Easy to install! Less than $40.00 out the door. The only bad thing is there is no outlet. The exterior paint is a little thin, too. Scraped the side up installing it. Doesn't show, but another coat wouldn't have hurt. Would recommend....

Cat says "Go Ahead - Saute' Fish. It's Okay..." about Dacor hood - MHD-3618

Cat — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:12:11 GMT

One of the main things that caused my husband and I to remodel our kitchen was our cooktop. Not just the cooktop itself, but the specific configuration of said cooking setup. We had a downdraft gas cooktop. Downdraft ventilation is fine - for electric cooktops. But for gas cooktops, it's a different matter. Whenever we cooked and had to use the vent, the air going down the center downdraft vent would actually pull the flame from the burners, resulting in lower heat output and uneven heating. In a sentence: downdraft gas cooktops are pretty much doomed.

So we set about getting a real ventilation hood installed with our new cooktop. First we had to get our cabinets bumped up and then we had to get an HVAC contractor to install the ductwork. It was pricey, but the results helped our low-end kitchen become a more high-end kitchen so we figured it was worth it. My husband, the chef in our family, had free reign over anything fire-related in our remodel. He chose the Dacor MHD-3618 hood to go......

LaurieM says "An effective and modern looking range hood from Kenmore" about Kenmore Range Hood - Black 30 in. Convertible - Model #52059

LaurieM — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:55:24 GMT

Well, we purchased a new Kenmore Black Gas Range and we certainly couldn't just use our old yellowy looking range hood now could we? It's like a domino effect. While we were purchasing the gas range, we picked out the Kenmore Black 30 in. Convertible Range Hood Model #52059. We purchased the hood for $113.99 about three years ago and we have not had any problems with it to date.

The Range Hood

According to the manufacturer, the patented air chamber design with axial blower reduces noise up to 40% over conventional hoods. There is an adjustable, rotary speed control. The larger filter area efficiently captures steam and odors. The dual 40 watt lamps increase light distribution, and the night-light feature adds safety. 200 CFM, 4.5 sones (vertical discharge).

Rotary speed control and axial blower offers quiet fan operation
Washable, aluminum mesh grease filter included
Keyhole mounting slots for easy installation
Includes 7 in. and 3-1/4 x 10 in. duct connector with backdraft damper

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