Hi lydiacaitlin No decision yet...was considering Kobe but on doing more research, realized I would dislike cleaning the fan blades and grease trap of the quieter squirrel cage design I was considering....I have been looking at ModernAire and Rangecraft too (waiting on price info with fingers crossed) Seems crazy spending more on a range hood than I did on my 36" pro-style range (got at a going out of business sale for $2500) However, noise and ability to remove effluent is very important to me with an open floor plan. I was hoping the new IQ blower Best might be a good mid priced option, however I would like to to hear from someone who actually has one...

>>>>>How is the function, noise, etc? Is it annoying keeping that glass clean? The hood works well. I guess it's a bit loud but I only need to use it on "High" occasionally. I don't really have much basis for comparison. I had to truncate the stainless flue covers because they are intended for an 8' to 10' ceiling height. The soffit conceals a structural beam, so I was unable to eliminate it...resulting in a 7' ceiling along that wall (the ceiling is sloped). Insofar as the glass...I'm not certain if you're asking about the glass backsplash or the glass hood but in either case, they are no more difficult to keep clean than any other kitchen surface. Tipsy

Check out range hoods sold at Costco. Good prices, and the Costco return policy is excellent. Their hood models come and go; sometimes there have been major scores reported on this forum. Try to get one with baffle filters rather than mesh if you can. Costco usually offers 30" and 36" sizes in each hood, and some of the ones shown as a chimney style can be mounted under a cabinet without the chimney. Here is a link that might be useful: Hoods at Costco

I just had an interesting experience on this front. I have a Broan fan with a Rangecraft hood, over a 60" stove. Both mfrs dont seem to like the idea that my GC mixed the two brands. Morever. I was surprised to learn that Broan only warrants their fan for one year from date of PURCHASE. OUr project was a whole house reno with the oft recited delays one hears of. That meant our warranty was ticking away for many months as the Broan sat in a box, and then several more months after installation but before occupancy. IMHO, a warrant that ticks away before you even start to use the item, is illusory. Just something to consider ...