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Zephyr Hurricane AK-2500[S]

Price range:

$449.00 - $489.00

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Type: Under-cabinet (30-inch wide)

About - Zephyr Hurricane AK-2500[S]
The Hurricane AK-2500[S] is part of the range hood test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, range hood models like the Hurricane AK-2500[S] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Smoke: Smoke is how well hoods contain and exhaust fumes. Volume: Volume is how quickly models exchange air. Noise: Noise is based mainly on the low-speed fan setting.

About - Zephyr Hurricane AK-2500[S]

The Hurricane AK-2500[S] is part of the range hood test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, range hood models like the Hurricane AK-2500[S] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Smoke:: Smoke is how well hoods contain and exhaust fumes.
Volume:: Volume is how quickly models exchange air.
Noise:: Noise is based mainly on the low-speed fan setting.

About This Brand
Zephyr sells products in the high end of the market, including 36- and 48-inch range hoods that match pro-style ranges.

About This Brand

Zephyr sells products in the high end of the market, including 36- and 48-inch range hoods that match pro-style ranges.

Features & Specs - Zephyr Hurricane AK-2500[S]
Number of fan speeds Under number of fan speeds, V means continuously variable speed. Number of fan speeds	3
Hood height (in.) Hood height is how far the hood extends below the cabinet bottom or first duct connection. Hood height (in.)	8
Number of light settings The number of light settings available. Number of light settings	2
Stainless steel available Indicates models that are available in stainless steel. Stainless steel available	Yes
Thermostat control Thermostat control indicates model has a built-in temperature sensor that will automatically turn on fan if temperature below hood gets too high. Thermostat control	No
Exhaust timer An exhaust timer will turn off fan after a set period of time. Exhaust timer	Yes
Ductless Ductless indicates a model where the exhaust can be directed back into the kitchen. While we do not recommend this type of installation, exterior venting may not be an option in all applications. In these cases, the hood mainly directs steam, heat and smoke away from the stove top. Its main filters may still trap oil and grease droplets dispersed into the air above the stove and in most cases an optional carbon filter is available to try to reduce odors. Ductless	No
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User Reviews - Zephyr Hurricane AK-2500[S]

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Love this Range Hood

By glock17p from Arlington, WA. on 1/5/2010

Pros:

Easy To Install, Powerful, Sleek

Cons:

Noisy

Best Uses:

Large Kitchens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Cook

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This range hood can really move air... Delay shut off is also nice.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

The Hurricane is very noisy

By Judy the sr cititzen from Saratoga, CA on 9/7/2009

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've used this for 3 1/2 years. It's pretty powerful, but also very noisy even at the lowest speed. It's easy to use and to clean. My son picked it out after a lot of research and price comparing. I was going through chemo at the time and food smells nauseated me. It does a fair but not perfect job of sucking up the odors of stuff like Campbell's soup boiling away.

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