After using the Broan QS130ss for quite a while now, I can confidently confirm it is the right under cabinet range hood to purchase if wish to enjoy cooking.
As a young woman in my parent’s house, I was always difficult to find in the kitchen preparing a meal. This is because I considered myself a terrible cook and the kitchen environment was not friendly at all. After I had my own family, I realized I had no option other than to cook for my husband and little ones.
I could not stand the heat, the smoke, odors and the airborne grease from the cooker. When I shared my problems with a friend, she recommended that install a range hood, which I did. After using so many brands, I have concluded that Broan QS130SS 220 CFM Under Cabinet Hood is the best brand currently in the market.
This unit is equipped with a variety of features and specifications that make it the quietest in its category, with a revolutionary and extraordinary performance you can ever find in any other brand of cabinet range hood. This appliance’s unique performance makes cooking so easy and enjoyable that even those kitchen-phobic find the kitchen friendly.
Broan QS130SS 220 CFM Under Cabinet Hood Stainless Steel Reviews
High Level Of Durability
Before committing to purchase this wonderful brand of a range hood, I had purchased many other units that simply would not last as long as I expected. The same cannot be said of this particular model from Broan. It features stainless steel construction. This means it can handle the heat as well as the other insults from the kitchen. The stainless steel will also complement your kitchen appliances.
Very Quiet Operation
Perhaps the most important feature that drew me to check this product out is its quiet operation of its highly efficient fan. It operates at quiet 1.5 Sones at normal speed thereby eliminating disruptive noise. This makes the Broan Qs130ss at least 50 percent quieter than most, if not all, the typical under the cabinet range hoods in the market.
Unbeatable performance
This hood is a giant when it comes to performance. It is equipped with 200 CFM (cubic feet per minute) high setting fan for an efficient and reliable cleaning of air. It also features 2-speed contoured rocker-switch control capable of pulling smoke and vapor out of the air with a simple press of a switch, not to mention its four-way convertibility.
Easy cleaning and Maintenance
One of the most stressing things about range hoods is keeping them clean especially the open ones. The QS130 features an enclosed design, which traps smoke, grease as well as other impurities making them very easy to clean and therefore maintain. The stainless steel construction also does not stain easily.
Convenient Halogen Lighting
This unit is armed with twin halogen light system designed for bulbs up to 50 W, with two-level adjustment operated by the front soft-touch push buttons. These bulbs provide bright, soft and/or ambient illumination for impressive lighting over your cooktop and surrounding area. The bulbs are not included.
Dimensions
The Broan QS130SS 220 CFM Under Cabinet Hood is 30” in size designed to fit most standard cook tops and cabinetry. It measures 33.5 x 9.8 x 23.8 inches which is a proper sizing provides effective ventilation.
Pros
Having used this product for quite a while now, I have realized that it is laden with very many advantages making it stand out among the other brands currently in the market. Here are the main pros.
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- It makes cooking easy thanks to its superior efficiency and reliability of performance. This you may never find with other brands.
- This unit is very easy to clean, thanks to micromesh filters that are dishwasher-safe for hassle-free cleaning as well as compatible with CleanSense charcoal filters, which change color when replacement is needed.
- The QS130 works much quieter than most under cabinet range hoods currently in the market. You can listen to your music while cooking.
- The sleek, stainless steel construction makes this unit extremely elegant and capable of complementing other kitchen appliances an interior décor.
- It is very easy to install thanks to keyhole mounting slots, or backdraft.
- It is equipped with a two-halogen light system designed for bulbs up to 50w. You can enjoy the clear advantage of seeing what you are cooking.
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Cons
Some people have a few issues with this product although personally, I could not find something to criticize about this product. Here are some disadvantages associated with this hood.
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- It may be a little difficult to change the light bulbs
- The hood may not work as well in the non vented mode
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Conclusion
After using the Broan QS130SS 220 CFM Under Cabinet Hood for quite a while now, I can confidently confirm it is the right under cabinet range hood to purchase if wish to enjoy cooking.
It is equipped for the best performance you can ever hope for in such kitchen appliance. The best way to know how great the wood can be is to make the step of checking it out and possibly bringing it home.
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