ZLINE KITCHEN AND BATH GL2I36 ducted hood

I ordered the Z line 48" to go over my 36" island gas cooktop. Once it arrived, I opened everything up and determined how to install it. We previously had a downdraft so there was no existing ductwork. We live on the coast, so with constant storms, it is almost impossible to find a company to install something for you, and if they do give you a quote, you may have to sell your car to pay them. After 2 ridiculous quotes and lengthy lead times, my wife and I (both in our sixties) installed this unit ourselves! I must say, it looks great and works great.

This range hood was installed in my kitchen right before Christmas (December 23, houseful of guests!) I switched from a range with a downdraft to one without and needed a hood, but didn't want to obstruct the open view I had into our dining area. My ceiling was a little shorter than 8' and this was the only hood I could find that could be mounted in such a way that it didn't visually obstruct our opening. I am thrilled! Every time I pass through my kitchen I marvel at how inconspicuous and yet attractive it is --- chalk that up to the glass. It functions well --- much better than my former downdraft. Everything arrived very well packed. It seems solidly made, and was less than half the cost of anything else I looked at --- and those would have created an obstructed view.