Features:

  • 160 CFM, 6.5 Sone (3-1/4" x 10" discharge) or 190 CFM (7" round discharge) performance – HVI 2100 Certified
  • Dishwasher-safe aluminum grease filter
  • A protective lamp lens distributes light evenly over the cook-top and accepts up to 75W bulb (bulb not included)
  • Includes 3-1/4" x 10" damper/adapter and 7" round adapter
  • Four-way convertible; installs ducted 3-1/4" x 10" (vertical and horizontal), 7" round (vertical) and non-ducted. Non-Ducted Filter sold separately.
  • Constructed with quality and good looks
  • Four-way convertible design
  • Installs ducted 3-1/4 inches by 10 inches (vertical and horizontal), 7 inches round (vertical) and non-ducted
  • Plug-in, permanently lubricated motor
  • 7-inch round plate included
Excellent and stylish entry level hood vent for the money!

We purchased our 1980’s ranch style home almost ten years ago and when we bought the house all of the appliances were 1990’s white, including the Broan range hood. Slowly but surely we have finally managed to switch our kitchen appliances over to stainless steel and believe it or not, we waited over two years to finally purchase a replacement range hood in stainless steel to match all of the kitchen appliances. Enter this Broan stainless steel hood vent. It’s almost an exact replica of the 1990s white one we were replacing (which was utterly filthy with grease, rust, etc. no matter what amount of cleaning you tried). Now I realize this is more of an entry level range hood, but we have a pretty basic kitchen and obviously this hood vent fit the space just fine as the previous white model did. We are very happy with this hood vent, but then again, we’ve essentially been using the same model in white for ten years. There are two exhaust speeds, high and low. And an overhead light. The exhaust fan when in operation is most likely much noisier than much more expensive models. But again, it’s what we’re used to. Once we finally have the $ to replace the kitchen cabinets, countertops, backsplash and flooring, we may look at higher end options. But in the meantime, this hood vent does the job, looks nice and is easy to operate. I could definitely see it being a great option for contractors when flipping a home, someone looking to do a minor kitchen remodel on a tight budget, or just someone looking for a reliable hood vent to match their appliances. I would recommend this hood vent to anyone looking for a decent looking, affordable stainless option. You certainly get more bang for your buck with this Broan hood vent! The vent arrived in pristine condition...no dents in the range hood/vent, no rips or tears in the shipping packaging either. Very satisfied with the condition of the vent upon arrival and Amazon’s packing materials.

I'm a "fan" of this fan...

We installed this in the tiny house we built over a small 20" RV Stove and couldn't be happier. I hooked it up with a rectangular vent going out the back (but you can do it with a round one out the top) straight through the exterior wall. The fan noise on low is pretty minimal and the high setting will move some serious air for its size. Can't comment on the light as we replaced it with an LED but can say that installation and ongoing use after the last 4 months has made me and my wife "fans"......get it?

Simple installation and excellent airflow.

Simple to install. Twist together the white wires from the fan and light, and use a wire nut to attach them to your homes own white wire. Twist together the black wires from the fan and the light, and do the same. There are holes in the top of the hood to accommodate screws to mount under your cabinet. It took me about 10 minutes. It's metal, cleans up well, and moves quite a bit of air. Low noise level, especially if it's mounted tight. You can vent it up through the cabinet, which will require a 10 inch duct, if I remember correctly, and knocking the covered vent hole out of the top of the hood. Conversely, you can leave it as-is, and it'll vent out the front of the unit, with the airflow directed upwards. With fewer stores carrying these smaller 24 inch range hoods, it's nice to find them at a decent price. It's not the prettiest range hood in the world, but it's also not an overpriced 700 dollar fan. The simple installation and efficient air movement make it a winner.

Looks Sharp, Is Quiet and Didn't Break the Kitchen Remodel Budget

This was an excellent replacement for the 20+ yr old decrepit range hood in older house. I checked hoods at big box stores that were far more expensive and am glad I purchased this one based on reviews. It is just as good looking and as quiet as much higher priced models that were on display at the big box stores. Installation was a breeze. I use a common 75 watt LED equivalent daylight bulb. It is very bright and much cheaper to replace than halogen bulbs that come with higher priced hoods. I liked the 4 way exhaust options available with this fan. When taking the old fan down I discovered it only exhausted to the unfinished attic...not outside... and therefore not a good idea. Therefore I opted to install it ductless with a charcoal filter rather than cutting a hole in the roof and extending the vent to the outside.

Easy to install

After 40 years of buying very expensive halogen lights for my old stove top hood that had those dopey "push touch" buttons the push button didn't work any more and I needed a new stove top hood. I saw this one on amazon and ordered it. The main reason I chose this one was because it called for a regular light bulb - not those costly halogen ones that get so darn hot. Wow......great product. And now I can finally see what I am doing on the stove. The fan also operates fairly quiet on low. It does get a bit noisy on high - but I never use it on high. It was very easy to install. A friend and I did it in less than an hour. And this one has toggle switches. Thank heavens.

Was an upgrade from what I had, and I love it!

We (mostly) redid our kitchen last year. The house was built in the 70’s and has never been remodeled, so we still had the wood-looking laminate cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate flooring, black over range microwave, etc. Very dark since the kitchen is in the middle of the house. We painted all the cabinets white, ripped out the monster of a microwave and now needed to fill that space. I liked the thought of not having to duck down to see what I’m cooking on the back burner, so we started looking into range hoods. Since any home project turns more expensive than you originally thought because of newly discovered issues, we needed a budget friendly hood which allowed for a rectangular duct at the top, but also from a brand I have heard of. After researching many brands/models and comparing prices from different stores, we decided on this baby. She has been wonderful, absolutely wonderful. I may be talking it up more than others would, but coming from someone who had been used to a dark, dirty and absolutely broken/dead microwave to a bright, spacious range hood, it’s a dream come true. I probably installed it in March or April 2017, and have used it every day to cook since (I like the additional light when I cook on the stove). The fan is amazing and sucks the steam right up. I haven’t burned anything yet to where there is actual smoke that needs to be sucked out, but I cook exclusively with cast iron, and whenever I cook steak or fry some chicken, there is some smoke that comes up, but sucks right out. I mostly use the fan for when I’m making pasta and boiling the noodles (which is at least once a week). Keeps the kitchen cleared up, doesn’t get my cabinets above the stove all wet from condensation. I love this thing, haven’t had any issues and would highly recommend.

whoa, very good hood!

I did not expect this to utterly suck out all cooking scents and smelly gases from using propane indoors. This was spot on what I was hoping for. I live in a tiny home and use a tiny outdoor Camp Chef propane oven for cooking so I truly needed high CFM outdoor ventilation. This was it!

For 40 bucks, this little fella will give you a fan and a light!

My landlord is cheap and lazy. My oven has no range hood. Therefore there is no cooking light or fan. A few years back I built a vanity over my range to hold coffee and spices. I screwed this sucker to the vanity I made and voila! Range hood. I have no exhaust vent, so i picked up a charcoal filter to replace the aluminum one it came with. The kit for the electrical seems like it is intended for a permanent installation. Who permanently installs a 40 buck range hood? Either way, too expensive for me, I bought a nice (6$) 6-foot extension cord cut off the female end and wired that in. I used some self-tapping screws straight up through the metal hood into the wood above. Now I have a working range hood with a fan (but a charcoal filter) and a light. There are a few extra parts that you won't' need if you are doing a ventless installation.

this was perfect for my needs!

I never had a stove without a range hood, but when I moved in my new house (which is actually a very old house) there were only cabinets above the stove. No hood at all. I really missed the light the most! Venting would have been very difficult as the house is made of stones, and the walls inside are concrete blocks with metal mesh holding plaster. Not a simple drywall type installation at all. So I decided a ventless hood was the best and easiest option for me. I worried that it wouldn't be effective, but it does a surprisingly good job at moving air. A little noisy, but most hoods I have ever owned were slightly noisy. There is a clip-on cover for the front little vents if you indeed have a vented option. I did not know that hood was not shipped with the extra filter needed for ventless operation. There is a mesh cover for the fan, but it is not a filter. Further, the item amazon featured on the hood product page was NOT the one that went with this. I went to the Braun website and still was confused. I finally found the right one: it is this one:Broan #41F Range Hood Filter. There may be non-Broan brand filters available, but I wanted to be sure I got the right one, so I went with the name brand the first time. This filter is installed with the blue side next to the blade and then put the included mesh screen over that. There is a clip that holds them in place. The hood does require hard wiring. I did not have that either!! (Why are these projects always so complicated?!!!) However, there is an item available (and noted on the Broan website) called BR-HCK44 - Range Hood Power Cord Kit. It is "for use when hard wiring is not an option and a plug is needed." There is also a wall mounting bracket (BR-35) for installations where there is no upper cabinetry. I didn't need the bracket as I had upper cabinetry. I don't think either are available here on amazon, but just google the model number/name and you will find one. They are relatively inexpensive. I actually had to run my new plug cord down the wall and use the outlet behind the gas stove. If you have a similar problem, here is my solution, maybe it could work for you, too. I was putting in a glass tile backsplash behind the stove anyway, and wanted wood or ceramic border to "frame" the small tiles. I figured I could use the recess of one of the trim pieces to hide the cord as it ran down the wall and then simply plug it into my grounded outlet behind my gas stove. (Most gas stoves need an outlet behind them for clocks, electric ignition, timers, oven light, etc.) I couldn't find any ceramic that worked, but instead routed out some trim molding with a dremel, tucked the cord behind that channel, and used the wood to frame my tile backsplash. The wood should be safe, it is no closer than any adjacent cabinetry would be. You can't tell there is a cord there, and it is pretty protected from bumps since it is behind the molding. (I just used little finish nails in case I need access to it in the future. I put them in the wood first so I wouldn't nick the cord.) I did need a short grounded extension, too...the add-on cord was only 3 feet long, but the ugly stuff is behind the stove. It was a tricky problem, and some of you may already have wiring in place, but just in case you run into something like I did, I thought I would post my work-around! Maybe I will post a picture of it one of these days! One more tip...if you have to install this by yourself (like I did) it is HARD holding the thing up with one hand (and your head!) and marking the holes for drill/screws with the other! SAVE your packing box, put it on your stove and put the hood on top. It will hold your hood very close to its final position for you so you can make the marks for the screws! I think I added another little amazon box so it sat high enough. OR use the cardboard from the box to make a template for where the drill holes need to be (it is easier to hold cardboard than a range hood!)

Terrific product for the price!

Arrived just as promised. Took only about 30 minutes to install! Works great...even though I am using it in the "ductless" configuration I am pleasantly surprised as to how well, along with the Broan Ductfree filter, it cleans the air. The light is great...it illuminates the entire range top area. Great finish and it matches my range so well one would think they came off the same assembly line together. I am very pleased with this product.

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