ZLINE - 42 in. Island Mount Range Hood (KE2i-42) - Stainless Steel

I am extremely happy with my ZLINE Remote Blower Island Range Hood (GL2i-R), the installation was simple with the exception of having to cut down the mounting brackets so that it was at the right height for my 8' ceiling and not blocking the line of sight. This hood looks amazing, is quiet enough to have conversations on its highest setting, and clears the smoke of a well seared steak with no problem! The only reason for the 4 stars is that it was not a great design for installation at an 8' ceiling.

I'm so happy I chose this range hood last month. It is well constructed with beautiful, clean lines. The crown moulding with this vent really adds the right touch. The filters are easy to clean and the lighting is great. The vent works better than I could have hoped. My husband installed it, but he had to do a lot of retrofitting because we have 8 foot ceilings. It worked out for us, but probably a professional contractor should be hired for installation. My husband was REALLY impressed with the care in packaging.

After lots of research I settled on a Zline Island Range Hood. Liked the look, reviews were good and many mentioned poor installation instructions. They were correct. You have to go online and watch Youtube videos which is fine, however the 1 video for an Island hood is very incomplete not to mention a very risky electrical hookup apparently done by the homeowner is shown. Fans are not overly loud for the amount of air they move. Lights are adequate, barely.

Brackets supplied for install were not long enough for my application so these had to be fabricated at an additional cost. Installation instructions are very limited and does not go into recirculating versus venting to outside options for installation. These you have to figure out on your own.

Motor sound was louder then expected. It always seems like the motor isn't suctioned the way it supposed too. Doesnt suction everything and push out from the duct. Most of the heat, steam 9r smoke stays around the vent instead of going in. I purchased a high cfm so nothing stays behind.