Broan-NuTone F404223 Exhaust Fan for Under Cabinet Two-Speed Four-Way Range Hood, 42-Inch, Black

We purchased our 1980’s ranch style home almost ten years ago and when we bought the house all of the appliances were 1990’s white, including the Broan range hood.Slowly but surely we have finally managed to switch our kitchen appliances over to stainless steel and believe it or not, we waited over two years to finally purchase a replacement range hood in stainless steel to match all of the kitchen appliances.Enter this Broan stainless steel hood vent. It’s almost an exact replica of the 1990s white one we were replacing (which was utterly filthy with grease, rust, etc. no matter what amount of cleaning you tried).Now I realize this is more of an entry level range hood, but we have a pretty basic kitchen and obviously this hood vent fit the space just fine as the previous white model did.We are very happy with this hood vent, but then again, we’ve essentially been using the same model in white for ten years.There are two exhaust speeds, high and low. And an overhead light. The exhaust fan when in operation is most likely much noisier than much more expensive models. But again, it’s what we’re used to.Once we finally have the $ to replace the kitchen cabinets, countertops, backsplash and flooring, we may look at higher end options. But in the meantime, this hood vent does the job, looks nice and is easy to operate.I could definitely see it being a great option for contractors when flipping a home, someone looking to do a minor kitchen remodel on a tight budget, or just someone looking for a reliable hood vent to match their appliances.I would recommend this hood vent to anyone looking for a decent looking, affordable stainless option. You certainly get more bang for your buck with this Broan hood vent!The vent arrived in pristine condition...no dents in the range hood/vent, no rips or tears in the shipping packaging either. Very satisfied with the condition of the vent upon arrival and Amazon’s packing materials.

Unit fit perfectly in an older mobile home. Glad it had multiple venting options. Low fan motor noise... hardly hear it. Light works as expected. Switches feel good, not cheap. Good length on the leads so wiring it up was no problem.

This is a wonderful range hood. Works really well and could duct it outside. The fan was fairly quiet for one of these, in 54 years of marriage I've had several and this one is definitely not too bad. The only problem I found was, as others have mentioned, the little plastic strip cover for ducted installation doesn't stay on and has nothing on the back side to really make it stay on. If you barely touch it falls off and the little plastic things on the back break. I suppose I will find a way to stick it up there, though I hate to glue it. Great product for the money!

Clean and simple design. Easy to install - good value. The fan itself is a bit smaller than what we had so maybe that is why it is slightly louder. over-all suits our needs

I never had a stove without a range hood, but when I moved in my new house (which is actually a very old house) there were only cabinets above the stove. No hood at all. I really missed the light the most! Venting would have been very difficult as the house is made of stones, and the walls inside are concrete blocks with metal mesh holding plaster. Not a simple drywall type installation at all. So I decided a ventless hood was the best and easiest option for me. I worried that it wouldn't be effective, but it does a surprisingly good job at moving air. A little noisy, but most hoods I have ever owned were slightly noisy. There is a clip-on cover for the front little vents if you indeed have a vented option.I did not know that hood was not shipped with the extra filter needed for ventless operation. There is a mesh cover for the fan, but it is not a filter. Further, the item amazon featured on the hood product page was NOT the one that went with this. I went to the Braun website and still was confused. I finally found the right one: it is this one:Broan #41F Range Hood Filter. There may be non-Broan brand filters available, but I wanted to be sure I got the right one, so I went with the name brand the first time. This filter is installed with the blue side next to the blade and then put the included mesh screen over that. There is a clip that holds them in place.The hood does require hard wiring. I did not have that either!! (Why are these projects always so complicated?!!!) However, there is an item available (and noted on the Broan website) called BR-HCK44 - Range Hood Power Cord Kit. It is "for use when hard wiring is not an option and a plug is needed." There is also a wall mounting bracket (BR-35) for installations where there is no upper cabinetry. I didn't need the bracket as I had upper cabinetry. I don't think either are available here on amazon, but just google the model number/name and you will find one. They are relatively inexpensive.I actually had to run my new plug cord down the wall and use the outlet behind the gas stove. If you have a similar problem, here is my solution, maybe it could work for you, too. I was putting in a glass tile backsplash behind the stove anyway, and wanted wood or ceramic border to "frame" the small tiles. I figured I could use the recess of one of the trim pieces to hide the cord as it ran down the wall and then simply plug it into my grounded outlet behind my gas stove. (Most gas stoves need an outlet behind them for clocks, electric ignition, timers, oven light, etc.) I couldn't find any ceramic that worked, but instead routed out some trim molding with a dremel, tucked the cord behind that channel, and used the wood to frame my tile backsplash. The wood should be safe, it is no closer than any adjacent cabinetry would be. You can't tell there is a cord there, and it is pretty protected from bumps since it is behind the molding. (I just used little finish nails in case I need access to it in the future. I put them in the wood first so I wouldn't nick the cord.) I did need a short grounded extension, too...the add-on cord was only 3 feet long, but the ugly stuff is behind the stove. It was a tricky problem, and some of you may already have wiring in place, but just in case you run into something like I did, I thought I would post my work-around! Maybe I will post a picture of it one of these days!One more tip...if you have to install this by yourself (like I did) it is HARD holding the thing up with one hand (and your head!) and marking the holes for drill/screws with the other! SAVE your packing box, put it on your stove and put the hood on top. It will hold your hood very close to its final position for you so you can make the marks for the screws! I think I added another little amazon box so it sat high enough. OR use the cardboard from the box to make a template for where the drill holes need to be (it is easier to hold cardboard than a range hood!)

This was extremely easy to install. It comes with a few knock out plates when installing the wires.The fan works well and actually exhaust. The light is dim but I think that's just my light bulb.The one thing that I loved was that this was a direct connect so it was super easy to install.

I replaced my old one. It's functional. The only thing I would have liked, my old one had a dim light setting & a regular setting. I'm guessing since this uses a LED bulb that's the reason. For the price, you can't beat it.

Amazing unit for the price, easy to install and works great!

Simple and effective good value for the money

La campana llega en buen estado y con todo el material para instarla y si, se instala muy facil. Pero no trae lamina protectora, toda la grasa se pega al fondo de la campana; y un electricista tiene que hacer la conexion de la campana (enchufe) porque viene con los cables libres.

My old range hood was from the 70s so this is a huge upgrade, obviously. It was very easy to install and looks nice for the price. Good value.

Great affordable replacement for our old range hood. We needed a 36” hood and this one works great without spending $400