GE 30" Wall Chimney Range Hood (JVW5301SJSSC) - Stainless Steel

Okay. I’m not giving this 5 stars for one reason: the light bulb burnt out after about 80 hours of use. Otherwise, this is a wonderful range hood. It is very nicely made. Solid. But easy to install. The only install problem was getting the vent stack covers on and aligned properly. Everything else was easy peasy. Side note about the light..... as soon as I registered my hood, I contacted customer service. They immediately ordered one for me, for free. However, the light is on backorder for a few weeks. Must mean they have to replace a lot of them! Also, it’s a halogen assembly, not just a bulb. So you can’t just go replace it from Lowe’s.

I bought this hood in July to replace a 39-year-old harvest gold under cabinet range hood that I sprayed black three years ago to match the stove, and I'm so glad I did. It's beautiful, modern, and a conversation starter; and paired with a stainless steel backsplash it makes my old stove look good too. In fact this was my inspiration for the new herringbone backsplash, marble countertops and soft gray painted cabinets. The fan is powerful on high and purrs on low; the light is bright enough to not only illuminate the stove but the nearby countertops as well. The entire hood, including the filters, are easy to clean.

We love the look but it would be nicer with a one piece duct cover. We had to use an extension which is fine but the seam is noticeable. Would be great if you provided a single long piece for the cover that you trim the upper end down to size and cover with a small trim piece. Noise is moderate; not the quietest and not the loudest either. Installation was easy. Measurements for the duct cover extension need to take into account the distance from the top of the range to the ceiling. Not from the floor. Also would be nice if button were backlit. Can be tough to read in certain lighting conditions.