Mounting kit included those screws that go into a plastic sleeve that you pound into the ceiling... Laughed at that one. I bought some metal strapping and bolts instead, no biggie for just a few bucks more. Also, my ceiling is low (88") as was typical for my type of house built back in the 50's, So I just used half of the chimney assembly, which was originally designed to slide within each other to expand out to the desired chimney length, but the minimum chimney length was 30" which was way too low for my setup: 88" ceiling height minus 36" counter/range height only leaves 22" which is not to code and hung way too low for my application. By using one section I was able to get the hood height well above the needed clearance. Although there was no cutting, I did drill some new holes to get everything snug and properly fitted without the extra section. As a result I got a ton of extra stainless steel screws that you'd normally use to mount this thing up. A nice bonus if you're a tinkerer like me.
The lights may not be of the same color temperature as compared to the rest of your kitchen lighting and are indeed quite dim for cooking. I bought the INREDA LED lights at IKEA that fit perfectly replacing the ones that came with the hood. I did have to swap the plugs over (I cut and soldered the wires to complete the swap, so a few pennies extra cost for solder and heat-shrink tubing). Another $50 there for the INREDA lights but now the lighting is nice and bright and the warm color temp I was looking for.
The fan is not quiet, but it's not loud. I have no problems with that but it should be noted... and if it bothered me I could have just bought some sound-proofing like Dynamat. and stuck it in the right places inside the hood.
It's easy to clean: I use glass cleaner for the glass and light lenses and stainless steel cleaner for the rest. I haven't gotten the filters dirty enough yet but plan on throwing them in the dishwasher to clean, delicate setting to be cautious of the plastic latching built into them to keep them up in the assembly.
It's a clean looking hood. Advanced DIY skills or professional installation required on this one.
| Air Flow Capacity | 350 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Noise Level | 60 dB |
| Mounting Type | Island Mount |
| Included Components | Range Hood main unit, Chimney Cover, oil and grease filter, installation kit |
| Controls Type | Push Button |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Item Weight | 57 Pounds |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Wattage | 190 watts |
| Filter Type | Mesh |
| Brand Name | AKDY |
| Model Info | RH0300 |
| Item Weight | 57 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 23.6 x 29.3 x 44.8 inches |
| Item model number | RH0300 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 281.78 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Part Number | RH0300 |
| Special Features | Stainless Steel |
| Airflow Displacement | 343 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Cooling Vents | 1 |
| Lighting | LED |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3-Year Limited Parts Warranty |
