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.

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.

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

Nice-looking hood with a wide, well-lit area and good ventilation.

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.