Broan Aluminum Power Pack Range Hood Insert, Exhaust Fan and Light Combo for Over Kitchen Stove, Silver, 8.0 Sones, 250 CFM

for a hood you've made yourself For the average DIYer with carpentry skills, it's simple to put together. On high, the fan is loud, but it quickly dispels fumes, so you won't need it for long. On low, I'm not sure what it does. That, however, is a very quiet environment. The lighting is incredible. For two bulbs, there is just one setting. Two of them are constantly active. Bulbs are more expensive than in the past. Overall, we are pleased with our purchase, and you won't find them at Walmart. This set-up is significantly less expensive than what you'd find in a big box store. It's something I'd buy again if the opportunity arose. It's fantastic to be able to personalize the appearance of your hood. When you have control over its appearance, it becomes almost priceless.

Annabelle Ware

| Jun 25, 2021

It's a good price. You get what you pay for is the best way to put it. I had hoped for a minor improvement over the 30 year old contractor model it replaced, but that was not the case. The unit's best feature is the price, which drew me in. Low-speed operation is largely ineffective. I tested airflow through a damper (not included) during installation and found that high speed completely opens it. The damper only opens about a half inch at low speeds. Even with a layer of 1" celotex added to try to muffle the noise, high speed is quite noisy. I tried using LED lights with a 40-watt equivalent, but they weren't bright enough. Although 60 watt equivalent bulbs are superior, a large portion of the light is dispersed within the housing due to the design. There isn't a single light reflector to be found. This was simple to install, and since we don't do much cooking that necessitates venting, we'll live with it. Advantages: br>br> The price is reasonable, and it moves enough air at a high speed. br>Cons: Low-speed fan is nearly useless, noisy on high, lighting is poor, and cleaning the filter requires unscrewing the panel.

Aria HUSSAIN

| Sep 01, 2021

However, the unit only ran for a few minutes before experiencing a problem with the light switch. The light switch on the unit was broken, but the fan switch worked fine, and the light would not turn off. My husband called Broan, who informed him that the switch he required was out of stock and that obtaining it would take some time. That was last week, and the replacement switch has yet to arrive. We could return the entire unit, according to the representative, but it would be a big job because everything was installed with a liner and electrical. piping for exhaust Broan bath and kitchen fans have been installed in our home. Other products have been used for years, and in 45 years, they have built three houses. This is the first time we've had a defective product; I'd give it a higher rating, but I'm not sure if the quality is as good as it has been in the past; my husband claims the switch is cheaply made; I'll wait to see how customer service handles the situation.

Enoch Haley

| Oct 30, 2021

After 7 months, I decided to stop working. This product, which I had installed by a professional electrician, disappointed me. For 7 months, it was perfect. It started making noises in the motor area a few days ago, and the vent function just stopped working (although the led lights are still on). I'm trying to get in touch with Broan about the one-year warranty. Even if the product is replaced, the cost of professional replacement will be borne by me.

Zhuri Barron

| Jul 24, 2021

This is the same part from the same manufacturer as the one I replaced, but it's 18 years old. The old one had a flange on the blower assembly that allowed it to metal screw into the liner with ease. A standard 7" vent exit was also included. The new one is attractive and functional, but I'm not sure what they were thinking when it came to the mounting. There isn't a mounting flange that connects metal to metal. Who would take two metal devices and then use wood as the mounting structure? The instructions actually say a piece of wood should be attached to the liner so the vent assembly can screw in from the side! That doesn't make any sense. If you already have a vent to an outside pipe, you'll need a 7" adapter for the 6" vent. I was able to MacGyver a metal-to-metal connection and properly sheet-metal screw the device together. With the new 2020 hood, what took a few minutes with the 18-year-old one took hours.

Regina Hoover

| Feb 20, 2021

After 3, the suction level button "I" stops working. Installation time is approximately 5 hours. I've decided to concentrate on level II and level III in the future because removing it with all the duct tape and screws is too much of a hassle. br>br>I'm disappointed that such an issue has arisen with a new product, as it casts doubt on its long-term reliability. br>br>Picks this because the liner and old model were left behind by the previous owner of the house. Because the dimensions are off, you'll need to replace it with another Brian unit. br>br>In terms of pricing, I realize this isn't a high-end item, but for close to $300, I wouldn't expect a button like this to pass factory testing at the very least. br>br>Installation is a little difficult. I suppose it would be fine if you could do it with a liner on the ground. Because our liner is already in the wood hood and difficult to remove without breaking it, I need to secure two wood pieces to the wall so they don't move. Then I have my wife assist me in pushing this fairly heavy unit up and holding it in place while I finish screwing it in. One person could do it, but the wood used to catch the screw would keep moving, necessitating the use of two people.

Jason Blanchard

| Jan 31, 2021

Broan suggested that I replace my PM-100 with this model. That was twenty years ago, at the age of twenty-five. This insert is much better than the previous model, but it has a few flaws that I couldn't live without in my application. Because it was an insert rather than a surface mount, it necessitated fabricating and installing a 2. To avoid major duct changes, a 5" extension was added under the hood. Second, unlike the previous model, which accepted a 7" duct with ease, this one has three extending flanges that require a great deal of force to insert the duct, followed by taping to seal and keep it in place. That prompted the removal of the front panel of the custom wood, which had been nailed, sealed, and painted when it was first installed and now requires extensive touch-up work. If it had the same collar as the previous model, none of this would have happened. Finally, the LED lights on this model are a soft white, which is not compatible with our undercabinet lighting. It's a minor point, but having adjustable light settings and a little more brightness would be nice. Overall, this is a fantastic product that will last for many years.

King Carter

| Jan 25, 2021