The Hauslane Chef Series PS18 30-inch range hood does a solid job at clearing out cooking odors and smoke. It has dual motors and kicks out 860 CFM of suction power, so it's pretty good at handling even tough cooking smoke and smells.
Now, here's the catch: it's not exactly whisper-quiet. Our research shows it gets quite loud, especially on higher fan settings (levels 4 to 6). This is pretty normal for powerful range hoods, though, since more suction usually means more noise.
The good thing is, it comes with several speed settings, so you can dial down the fan when you need a quieter kitchen. For the usual cooking and less noise, those lower settings work pretty well.
But if you're frying up a storm or doing some serious grilling, the higher settings will really clear up the air—just know they'll be a bit noisier.
According to what we've found, many folks like being able to choose the setting that matches what they're cooking and how much noise they can handle. Sure, if you're sensitive to sound, the loudness might be a bit much on high settings, but the range hood's ability to keep the kitchen air fresh generally gets a thumbs-up.
All in all, if you’re looking to tackle cooking fumes seriously, this model is a strong option. It gets the job done when it comes to odor and smoke removal.
Just keep in mind the noise, and play around with the settings to find what works best for your kitchen.
