Nice Hood -- hard to install
Frustrated
9/3/2017
Once it's installed, it's actually pretty nice. The hood is quiet, and efficient. Having said that, the installation is a nightmare. I consider myself above average as a handyman and have a vast array of tools. Previously, I had installed a DCS 36 inch hood and an LG microwave hood both with external exhaust. Each of these units were relatively easy to install in comparison. This hood is not, in my opinion, designed for easy installation. The instructions do not tell you what to take apart in order to access the electrical wiring, so start taking things apart to find it. The answer, by the way is remove 7 screws to drop the plastic cover out of the way. It's impossible to do with a standard screw driver. When installing the hood to the cabinets, getting to the two screws that are next to the control box is a challenge. The hood is not designed to get directly in line with the screw heads, and coming in on an angle is a challenge. The hood comes with an exit transition from rectangular to round 6" round ducting. Installing the exit transition is a challenge. One has to align the provided transition over the hood with the screw hole in the hood then drop a screw down into a deep plastic well where it goes crooked and then gets stuck. Fish it out with a magnetic screwdriver and try again. Field installation really should not be this hard. The design team has clearly not considered the installation of this unit and in my opinion ought to rethink the design.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Nice!
Mr Scott!
8/18/2017
Bought this to replace an OTR microwave. Really looks good in my kitchen. It's pretty quiet for a hood and has a lot of draw. LED lights give it some extra class. Little bit of a challenge to install if you're a DIY'er like me. Doesn't bolt in like a microwave. You have to measure and put the screws in first, then slide the hood onto the screws. Not much room to tighten them after. I had the additional challenge of going into a 7" duct that was already in place. This hood comes with a 6" adapter. Also comes with all the adapters to go through the wall or recirculate if needed. Because it's stainless, the whole thing is covered with that sticky tape to protect it. Most of it came off easily except for whats in the crack in-between the front panel and the slanted part. The logo was a little off center too so I messaged support and they sent a technician out. He heated it up and straightened it out for me, no problem. Still have tape left in the crease. I'm working on that. Support recommended a razor blade but I don't want to scratch it up. Will try ammonia. I read that works. So be careful when pulling that tape off. Go slow.
Hood also comes with a countdown timer. Alarm is not very loud and only beeps once.
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BUYERS BEWARE, DONT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr JB
8/17/2017
Buyers please be aware of this unit. I bought this hood vent 10 months ago and had nothing but problems. There has been three service tech and the unit still hasn't been repaired. The blower wheel just blow apart do to steam. Lol you can't even boil water under this unit
No, I do not recommend this product
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Very nice!
Peg
7/17/2017
Nice-looking hood with a wide, well-lit area and good ventilation.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Way better than the average home vent hood!
Bruce
7/14/2017
When we buying a KitchenAid appliance package, our dealer recommended this hood because of it quiet low speed setting, LED lights and industrial design. Good recommendation - way better than the alternatives we looked at. Sure, it gets noisy on the highest settings, but we rarely need to use them. Excellent heat and odor venting on the lowest setting.
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Does great job.
Donna Z.
6/17/2017
We replaced this last month to upgrade our kitchen with our other 3 appliances. Love the LED light and exhaust system is great. Big improvement.
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Assume Look
Tony the Golfer
6/12/2017
Bought this to conform with our Kitchen remodel. We have an older home with eight foot ceilings and changed to a gas cooktop which needs more airflow than convential stove tops. This 30 inch model easily installed in our new cabinet design and looks great with the new backsplash and cooktop. The fan is very quiet compare to other models we tested and still provides great airflow. Installation was easy after making a template. Love the LED lighting too.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Nice & sleek
Johnet
5/25/2017
This hood was just installed. Looks nice and clean in my newly remodeled kitchen. Hood is very functional.. wish the light was just a little brighter.
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Super strong fan!
ABG
5/25/2017
We replaced our over-the-stove microwave/fan combo with this fan. I am so glad we did! It looks sleek and the power the fan has is phenomenal. We're not big microwavers, so we don't miss the micro in the kitchen at all. The light is very bright as well.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Difficult to install
Alaria
5/21/2017
Bought this fan thinking it could be vented inside or out. Found out when I received it that the inside vent would have to be installed through a soffit. I had just purchased new cabinets that went to the ceiling, so the soffit installation wasn't and option. The other option was to vent outside. I had to bring in an installer who could run duct work through the roof. When he arrived, we couldn't find the right part to attach to the range hood. After several calls to the Kitchenaid support (who where very nice but not very helpful) we still could not figure it out. The service man left. The part was finally located inside the unit. It took three people to install.
Installation aside, it is a beautiful appliance. It has a very powerful fan that can be adjusted to a variety of speeds. I love it.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Good hood
Bobby
5/2/2017
Nice looking
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love the look
rickel
4/9/2017
I'm rating this hood fan a 5 because it was just the look that I wanted.... however, it was a real pain to install! My husband has built homes and is very handy around the house and this install took us all day. I wish I would have just hired it done while he was at work so we could have enjoyed a nice 70 degree Sunday in Michigan.
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Very good hood
Noname
3/21/2017
Just need a light and fan button, not time, etc.
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Fits well with my kitchen
Wally
3/3/2017
I'm very satisfied with my purchase
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Classy looking and Quiet
Corvettesue
3/2/2017
The over stove hood is very classy looking. The stainless finish is lovely and the fan is very quiet and does the job well. I am very happy with my purchase.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Easy to use
Bonnie
2/15/2017
Absolutely love this keep smell out of my house
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This hood vent is awesome!
Wanna Be Chef
2/11/2017
I live in a condo and am unable to vent an over the stove hood vent to the outside. I purchased the recirculation kit and had it installed with the unit. WOW! The 600 CFM is awesome. I do a lot of cooking, baking, and stove top frying - and this unit can keep up with everything :-)
Yes, I recommend this product
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Clean Lines
DLong
1/31/2017
Removed Over Stove Microwave and replaces with Kitchen Aid hood - Very Clean lines - looks fantastic
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Quiet with powerful exhaust. Clean looks. Great lighting.
mmerc24@hotmail.com
1/31/2017
Even the low speed fan does the job. Convenient timer and good lighting.
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Top Quality!
Angie the woman of many trades
1/19/2017
Bought this a month ago and it is the best hood I could have asked for. Our smoke alarms are really sensitive and with the high power exhaust, we haven't had any issues with the alarms going off. Looks great and the lighting on it is so crisp.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Nice lines, looks good.
Homeowners
1/8/2017
Installation wasn't great. A few of the small screws holes were stripped so I had use some larger diameter ones that were extra in the package.
Not a big fan of the fact that you need a technician to replace the led lights. Being that they are led lights, they should last a good long time. One hopes. Also the controls for the fan,lights,and timer are a little quirky but once you get used to it it works fine. The alarm for the timer could be louder.
Overall we're happy with it. It's good looking with clean lines. The fan works great and it's nice and quiet and the lights are excellent.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Great looking, works well, a pain to install
Mr. Moke
11/30/2016
I purchased this hood a little more than a month ago and it works well and looks really good in my kitchen as it should for the price of the item. When looking at photos online, I thought that there was a clock on the display on the hood, but I was mistaken as the numbers shown are for the timer. The only issue was the installation; hire someone to do it as I did it myself and it took awhile to figure it out, I had to pay a buddy to help me with it because it takes at least two people to hold it up. They don't give you an installation template and there is little space to see if you are lined up with the screws. I eventually got it installed, but you'll save yourself a headache if you hire someone else to do it.
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Solid addition to the kitchen
Dee
11/28/2016
It matches all other appliance and brings a uniform look
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Works really well
Steve
11/12/2016
We bought this to vent a Wolf Stove. It does a great job and we are pleased. It is quieter than expected and if course that was a goal for us. No longer do kitchen oders permeate the house.
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NIce unit but installation is tough.
Mo
11/5/2016
I bought this unit a month ago along with my new KitchenAid Dual Fuel Range. The fit finish of both units are great and we love the lighting on the hood. My only gripe is that the unit was a pain to install. The installation instructions were lacking just as the Dual Fuel Range's were. Now that both units are installed I am very happy. If you decide to purchase both units be sure to install the fume hood first and then the stove as you will need as much room to maneuver as possible when installing the range hood.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Stainless KitchenAid Hood is Great and Pretty
Tootie's Mom
10/19/2016
Our new hood is pretty and shiny and completes the kitchen. It has two push buttons for light and speed. It is a nice nightlight and the noise is low as I hate to not be able to hear others talking or listening to the news on TV while cooking and have the fan running. Glad I bought it and highly recommend it to others.
*Email didn't ask me to review my stovetop but I love it too.
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STYLISH
Russ the Woodbutcher
10/8/2016
Great features at a price I could afford and very quiet.
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Great
H. Hughes
5/20/2016
Super quiet and stunning. The lights are excellent and I know longer need to turn on kitchen lights to cook because the hood lights are bright enough. Great selections for venting speeds.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Looks nice
Lisa
3/14/2016
The vent hood looks nice installed. I really only use the lights, which are very good. Once in a while I use the vent - which is good - nice to have the 4 speed options. We had one issue on installation with the cover for the filters - but the installers worked it out.
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Beautiful Simple Design
Butch
3/13/2016
This hood was installed about a month ago and adds a beautiful flair to our kitchen. The motor is strong enough to remove cooking odors even from the front burners. I especially like the timer where you can set it for 10 minutes, leave the kitchen and it will turn off automatically. Great buy!!!
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Works and looks great, but...
Paul
3/12/2016
Just bought and installed this hood along with a kitchenaid cooktop, oven, and warming drawer. Like all the kitchenaid applicances, it looks good and works great. However, if you install it yourself it is a real pain. I found the instructions lacking in detail, and having 4 slide on screws on a relatively heavy item makes it very difficult to get aligned and installed. There is almost no room for error, and no template is supplied. My microwave that this replaced had a much better mounting system
No, I do not recommend this product
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Sleek, modern and professional looking!
Nanny
12/6/2015
I purchased this over a month ago along with the rest of my new appliances. Love it. It's quiet but does the job very well.
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Clears the Air
Handyman
12/1/2015
This unit was bought bought and installed about 4 months ago. The first unit was installed and used maybe a week, vented to outside. The fan began making sounds and upon further inspection, we found pieces of the plastic fan blades inside. Our local supplier intervened and obtained a replacement vent - parts could not be obtained for the fan alone. After 2nd install, we found the vent and fan to work very well and have not had any further problems with the fan. The installation process was difficult and required some modifications. As for functionality, the fisrt and second speeds are adequate for venting our cooking area.
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Quiet, looks great!
Carla A.
11/6/2015
I've had the vent for about 2 months. It does the job quietly. Kitchen near family room and TV and it is not a problem. Much improved over older model and noise level.Spent more than I planned, but it is worth it.
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Great Product
Richard
10/8/2015
We purchased this item five months ago but have only had use of it for two months. We love the timer feature and the quietness. Good product so far.
Yes, I recommend this product
Professional Range Hood with Superior Power !
FzzyFce
8/16/2015
We bought this range hood as part of complete kitchen remodel. We wanted a professional looking range hood to match the professional cooktop we bought. We we drawn to the fact that the filters can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Great fan power! However, be prepared for some significant fan noise.
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Love this vent hood.
setterlover
1/4/2015
Installed this in new construction. Previously had the big 48" hood with the attic installed van to the outside. Was concerned we wouldn't get good performance out of a 36" hood, but it's awesome. Quiet, easy to install and use and really has good quality performance and light.
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