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- More attractive than most under-cabinet models
- Halogen lights
- Very quiet on low speed
- Several colors/finishes available
- Somewhat expensive
- Time-consuming installation
- Questionable performance
Broan-NuTone offers three lines of Allure range hoods, all of which have a curved-case design that makes them a bit more stylish than most under-cabinet range hoods. The Broan-NuTone Allure II QS230, rated at 300 cubic feet per minute, falls between the Allure I and Allure III in both price and features and is one of the most popular models. It is available in a variety of widths and colors. For the most part, owners seem quite happy with this range hood and praise the attractive design, bright lighting and relatively quiet operation. However, we read few comments regarding the Allure II's performance, and most weren't encouraging. The Broan-NuTone Allure III QS330 (*Est. $330) is almost identical to this model except that it includes a more powerful fan, and that model has been plagued with performance issues (thought to be caused by the curved-case design) that most likely affect the Allure II as well. If you really want bright lights and an attractive design and you don't often cook large meals, the Allure II is worth considering. But if performance is more important, the Kenmore 52340 (*Est. $200) may be a better choice.
The Broan-NuTone Allure II QS230 isn't included in the professional tests we found, but the very similar Allure III QS330 is among the models tested by ConsumerReports.org in their 2006 report on range hoods. We also read quite a few owner reviews for this range hood at ABT.com, AJMadison.com and Epinions.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Editors of ConsumerReports.org test about 30 range hoods, among them the Broan-NuTone Allure III QS330 (closely related to the Allure II). Each model is scored in several areas, including smoke removal, airflow, noise and lighting.
Review: Range Hoods, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Aug. 2006
Reviews for the Broan-NuTone Allure II QS230 at AJMadison.com are divided into separate pages for each of the widths this model comes in. In total, there are almost 20 owner reviews here -- a substantial number for a range hood. Most owners appear happy and comment enthusiastically about the Allure II's lighting and quiet operation. Several say that installing this model is time-consuming but not too difficult.
Review: Broan Allure II QS230, Contributors to AJMadison.com, As of May 2009
3. ABT.com
The Broan-NuTone Allure II QS230 is one of the more popular models sold at ABT.com, but finding all of the owner reviews here can be a bit tricky. Each color and width is listed separately, so owner comments are scattered across half a dozen individual product pages. In total, there are about a dozen owner reviews for this range hood. Comments are generally positive, with a few remarks that the Allure II is difficult to install.
Review: Broan 30" Allure II Range Hood in Stainless Steel - QS230SS, Contributors to ABT.com
4. Epinions.com
As with other websites that offer owner reviews for range hoods, comments on the Broan-NuTone Allure II QS230 at Epinions.com are scattered across several pages. In total, there are about half a dozen reviews here, some of which are quite detailed. Most negative comments are installation difficulties, but one owner also notes that the range hood is less effective on the left side than on the right.
Review: Broan-NuTone Allure II QS230SS Stainless Steel Kitchen Hood, Contributors to Epinions.com
Several owners of the Broan-NuTone Allure II QS230 discuss their experiences with the range hood in this recent discussion thread. Unlike user comments for this model at retailer websites, the focus here is on performance and value. A few owners say they're happy with their Allure II, but the consensus is that it's not very effective and quite loud on the highest setting.
Review: Appliances Forum: Broan Allure II Range Hood, Contributors to GardenWeb.com
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