Does Zephyr make good range hoods?

11 years ago

I am considering the Zephyr Europa Firenze Series ZFIM90S range hood. It is 36" wide and 715 CFM. I think it is beautiful, and I can get it on sale for a good price right now. My other option is a similar looking model from Futuro Futuro, which has 940 cfm and 3.2 max sones, but costs about $600 more. I will be using the hood with a Wolf gas range - 4 burners (16,000 btu) plus grill (18,000). I rarely use more than 2 burners at a time.

I would appreciate any feedback on Zephyr quality.

Features:

Stainless Steel Finish

715 CFM Vent Fan

Maximum of 6 Sones of Noise

Optional Spice Rack

2 Halogen Lamps

Dual Level Lighting

Touch Controls

6 Speed Levels

15 min. Delay Off

Filter Change Indicator

Filter Clean Indicator

Metal Casing Blowers

Aluminum Filters (metal mesh)

Telescopic Option

Here is a link that might be useful: Zephyr

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kaysd
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11 years ago

Thanks, djg1. It's good to know you are happy with the company's product, even if it is a different style hood.

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djg1
11 years ago
FWIW, we have a zephyr tempest II and we're happy with it -- seems solid and well made and when it's on full it will take care of anything (anything we've tried at least). On the other hand, ours is a very different model from the ones you are looking at -- more of a traditional tented design with baffles (and 1100 cfm). I've no experience at all with the models you mention, but had heard generally good things about the company before ordering. Sorry if that's not quite specific enough.
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Hi Melanie - Update: I received a push button assembly and a capacitor parts from Zephyr. We consulted our electrician (who happened to be on site doing unrelated work), he told us that our existing push button assembly is working fine so that part was not needed. He did install the new capacitor and said that by the sound the unit was making he could tell that electricity is feeding the unit adequately so that's not the issue either. He carefully lifted one of the two grids on the side of the blower and noticed that the blower wheel (sorry for not knowing the proper technical terms) was stuck in place, kind of gummed up, which is probably due to some grease accumulation over the years. He manually prodded the wheel to make it spin freely. He did this to both sides of the blower and the unit started working again. However, we still have the unpleasant screeching noises but have regained use of the hood. We decided to use it sparingly as long as it extracts odors, steam etc until we can replace it (or find someone who restores these types of motors.....not sure how cost effective that route would be though....). Thank you for your question and I hope you find a satisfactory solution!
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The duct cover for the Zephyr is 10.5" wide by 10.5" deep. Cat_mom's does look a bit beefier. I was thinking about doing the white oval glass tiles just under the cabinets and to the bottom of the hood, then having a light to medium blue paint behind the hood and above the cabinets. I probably shouldn't rush the hood decision with several months to go before project completion. I just hate to pass up a deal, LOL. As of yesterday, I have purchased the fridge column, range, steam oven and undercounter wine fridge, which will soon be sitting in our garage. We don't even have bids from contractors yet (other than custom cabinets), but we have to do the kitchen now. DH likes that I have at least made some decisions and we are more locked into my last design now that appliances of a certain size have been ordered. I have fallen in love with slabs of white quartzite with blue veining, although I will not purchase those until we have a GC and counter sub hired so I can get pricing and they can verify my counters will fit on the 2 slabs. I have been trying to schedule a meeting with the architect for the last few weeks so we can get revised drawings and move onto the bid phase. He seems to have lost some interest in the project since I didn't immediately accept his proposed layout of how our house should look.
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deeageaux
11 years ago
I have no personal experience with Zephyr but I know they are owned by Nortek. The same company that owns Broan and Nutone. They whent through a quick bankruptcy to reorganize debt into equity for the banks holding the debt.

Made in China. Should be as solid as Best by Broan but with generally more unique styling.
Kraniem
11 years ago
Mine is also a different style. I've had my Zephyr Typhoon for almost 6 years and am still very happy with it. It's a bit loud on high (850 cfm) and I find that if I grill lamb burgers sometimes my smoke detector goes off, but I love how easy it is to clean.
silvercanadian
11 years ago
Am I missing how to quote posts on this forum? Since I can't seem to find that option, I am responding to deeageaux's comment of Zephyr hoods being made in China. I recently spoke with Zephry asking them where their hoods are made and their hoods are manufactured in Italy, Taiwan and China depending on the model.
mark_gmail_com
11 years ago
They are good, but too expensive, there are plenty of less expensive models out there.

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athensmomof3
11 years ago
I am considering a Wolf grill in my rangetop too and went to the SubZero/Wolf showroom in Atlanta (they don't sell anything - they just display and inform and demo kitchen). They stressed multiple times the importance of ventilation with the Wolf grill. She said that you have to account for a 27" deep hood for the Wolf grill or you will get lots of smoke. She also suggested 1100 cfm if you go with the grill. She says she gets calls all the time from folks who don't have the deeper hood because a KD decided it wasn't as pretty and their fire alarm goes off when they use it. Sort of scared me off to be honest!

I would be concerned that the above hood won't be sufficient from a ventilation standpoint. . .
athensmomof3
11 years ago
Oh and I have read a 900 cfm hood is minimum for the Wolf grill - I think their literature even says that, maybe?
tomdamico
11 years ago
The lights on the Zephyr hood are located right in the best area for airflow, blocking the most direct path to the blower.
Corners look strange to me - if it's trying to be modern, why make the corners look old-fashioned?
And the deal-breaker for me would be the high noise level at only 715 CFM.

Also, they did not specify the stainless steel grade, so it's probably the lowest one. Typical for anything made in China...

I'm sure you can find much better out there.

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