Broan ALT336SSConvertible Under Cabinet Range Hood with 3 Speed, 400 CFM: Stainless Steel, 36 Inch

I updated our kitchen and replaced the over the range microwave with this product, the Broan Elite Alta 3 (ALT330SS). The low sone rating is when the fan is on low, and it is quieter than a whisper. On high it is still 1/2 to 1/3 the noise of lower quality hoods at full speed 300 CFM hood, and this baby is pumping out 400 CFM! The unexpected surprise was how nicely this unit cleans up. The lower surface is almost all grid, which easily removes for cleaning. Additionally, all the surrounding visible surfaces are smoothly sculpted which allows easy cleaning. All other hoods I've used have a nasty lower surface that the filters sit besides that are a pain to clean. Not this unit. The stainless steel cleans up with a simple wipe of warm soapy water (don't use too soap) and after then wiping with clean paper towel has a look like new appearance. The infra-red touch controls contribute to clean-ability as well. Just wipe over them. I'll buy another one of these when I do the kitchen in a Condo I own. With the performance and clean-ability it is a no brainer. Cost wise shop around and you'll get it at a fair price. This isn't a bargain unit. You pay a modest premium for the stainless steel and design, but I think the value is high due to features and clean-ability. I think Broan is missing a marketing opportunity not advertising the easy cleanup design. My only disappointment was that my unit was a little racked, that is the lower surface was 1/4 inch out of flat. It hung a little wonky in the opening, but easy enough to fix by drilling a hole and driving a screw into the face frame it was hanging from. Overall, very satisfied with the unit and am planning on buying another for a second install.

Spent hours researching hoods for my kitchen remodel. Made the right choice with the ALT330SS. Followed all instructions and I installed (thru-the-roof) after the cabinet guys were done. Only dilemma is cleaning the squirrel cage fans, but I'll figure it out. 450cuft/min sucks the cold air from the basement! Usually runs on medium with sound levels very tolerable. Love the 3-level LED lights. Also very good looking under my grey cabinets.

We bought this hood to replace old microwave vent combo when updating our kitchen and we are very pleased with it. Picked this hood because reviews said it is quiet and it is very quiet and the styling looks great. Very happy with the hood.