Not many alternatives
The good :
1. There don't seem to be many hoods that lie between the super-cheap ones that just don't suck any air at all and the super-expensive designer kitchen fetishist ones. This one is in that gap, so that's good.
The bad :
1. Hidden switches are really terrible for usability. The "clean lines" that make it impossible to find the switch quickly are something that only a suburban housewife that doesn't actually cook could love.
2. The suction surface area is actually quite small. Most of the interior is a big plate that gets filthy. Also the lights are not covered and provide ingress for grease into the inside of the machine.
3. The low setting is quiet but hardly sucks any air, and the high setting sucks a lot of air but is really loud; a middle setting would have been nice. In general with Broan products I'm not impressed by the air flow to sound ratio (there's rather too much noise for the amount of air flow)...
Broan RP130SS Range Hood
I had an old range hood that had reached the end of life and had to replace it with another stainless steel one of the same dimensions. Fortunately, I was able to find this one. It is well made and the filters are not flimsy, meaning that they can be washed multiple times in a dishwasher without problem. Also, the halogen lighting is very bright, giving great illumination of the range surface while cooking. There are two fan speeds. The low speed setting is very quiet, while the high speed setting, though louder, is very effective.
Powerful and good looking range hood
We ended up buying this range hood after we received a damaged hood from another online retailer. I'm really glad we went with this one, rather than just getting a replacement for the lower powered, damaged hood. As usual, Amazon delivered the item quickly and in good condition. This is definitely the best option for someone who's trying to get the best function and style in their hood, without spending a fortune. It's a wonderful sleek look, with concealed controls. The low setting is barely audible. The high setting isn't overly loud, but it would be hard to have a conversation while cooking under it. The plus side is that it moves a ton of air. So much air, that my husband was salting his popcorn on the counter next to the hood, and the hood was actually pulling the salt right out of the air and into the vent. You should note that this range hood is larger (taller and deeper) than the standard generic hood you find in home improvement stores. The fan is so powerful that I wish we'd...
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