Zephyr Hurricane or any other 30 hood range recommendations?
amd111
15 years ago
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Comments (6)From what I understand from previous discussions on this forum, venting vertically with as few bends as possible maximizes cfms and (slightly?) minimizes noise. We didn't have this option, unfortunately. This is our first house and therefore first time I had ever used a range hood at all, LOL, so all three range hoods used the same set-up. I can compare the different brands I've had, but not a different setup. I can only say that the three people I know with range hoods that vent vertically out the roof seem quieter than mine (none are remote blowers, which are the quietest), but they are also different brands so I can't make a straight comparison....See MoreNeed recommendations on range hood...?Zephyr?
Comments (3)I have heard good things about the Zephyr, and have looked at the Kobe pieces as well. For my taste, I found the Kobe pieces more to my liking, but not a day-and-night difference. For ease of cleaning, I like baffle filters over mesh or "oil cup" designs. You can toss them in the dishwasher once a week or so and they'll stay clean and last much longer than mesh. VentingDirect.com carries the Kobe as well. The photos aren't great there or on the Kobe site, but having looked at many of them, post here and I or someone else could probably help describe the visual differences....See MoreZephyr Hurricane - opinions?
Comments (4)Our Z Hurricane was just installed yesterday. I chose it for the 3 speed fan and the 2 setting halogen lights. My last hood had terrible lights and a weak draft, so this one is a huge improvement. The cooktop isn't in yet, so I don't know how well it works while cooking. The highest fan setting is loud, but what you would expect from a powerful fan. I like the idea of a timer setting so the hood can be left on for set amount of time. My only concern is that there is no filter covering the intake vents, and I wonder what a year or two of stir frying will do to the underside of the hood. The promotional literature says the hood "liquifies" airborne oil, but I have no idea what that means. This hood sticks out further than my previous one, so I've hit my forehead on it while reaching to the cabinet above. However I think I can be trained not to do this again....See MoreZephyr Recirulating range hood
Comments (0)I need to choose a 30 inch range hood with a recirculating option. I've been looking at zephyrs and Kobes but I think I want a Zephyr since I can get it locally. Does anyone have the Genova? Is it worth the extra $ over the Breeze II? Any other suggestions? I have the Broan Allure now and feel it is ineffective and noisy. Would like more than 300 in terms of power but as quiet as I can get....See Moreamd111
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