Customer Ratings & Reviews

Perfect unit installation was easy and the airflow is perfect

The way filters were installed when manufactures caused the corner of one to stick out far beyond the face of the downdraft. The sharp metal corner caught the edge of the glass cooktop on the way up and shattered the glass. Installation was correct with the right spacing. Now I have a downdraft that is useless and a cooktop that needs a $1000 part from a different manufacturer. Lesson is raise the down draft before you install your cooktop to see if it is defective.

Noisy, but works good. The ones that vent outside are much better. But I did not have that choice.

This vent system was replacement for a unit that had not worked correctly for several years. This unit is working perfectly thus far for first month since installed. It mates well with our new KitchenAid cooktop. This unit telescopes much higher than our previous unit and ventilates much better. The variable speed fan is convenient for conversing across the cooking island.

The only one to buy Great design Very easy to use Removes cooking smoke better than a hood Powerful

So far the downdraft system works great. Love that the fan isn't loud until it's at its highest speed. Since our cooktop is on an island it also serves as a splash guard to stuff getting on the floor.

Bought this vent to replace the broken one in our new home. We knew we’d have to make some modifications to fit it in bc the older one was really old and much smaller than models available today. However, it’s been sitting in our island for 3 months and we haven’t been able to complete the installation bc every aspect of installing it has lead to more and more problems. Part of the issue is us being stubborn and wanting to do it ourselves and the other part is how ridiculously vague the installation instructions are!! It doesnt come with all the parts needed to install which is fine but it also doesn’t give you clear direction on what extra parts are needed. It’s been a real frustrating process and we’re about ready to throw in the towel and hire someone to take over for us.

Great performance. Highly recommended. Independent draft co trolls helpful.

I really love this Kitchenaid telescopic downdraft. It works really well and hides away when you’re not using it.

This exhaust fan really "sucks"! It is very powerful. When installing this unit, make sure you have good ventilation. I had to add vents below the cabinet in order for the vent to go full force. Before I did that, it would pull in the gas flames, it was so strong. When it raises from the counter, everyone stares in awe. It quietly rises and turns on. And then when you're done, it just disappears. When we cook for parties, all our guests just gush over it.

Glides up & down smoothly. Large surface area for the vent openings. Absorbs cooking odors well so far. Fairly quiet motor. The on/off button was scratched on arrival so I'm still waiting for replacement

Good quality, powerful fans, not too loud. Good telescoping.

We love our KitchenAid downdraft, it functions fantastic and it looks great! Our remodel is now complete.

Wanted to upgrade our downdraft system when we bought a new gas cooktop. There weren’t a lot of options out there. The BB customer service rep recommended this model and we’ve been happy with both the performance and the noise level (not too loud). Really like that it has multiple settings, which allows you to match the fan speed to what you’re cooking (steam level).

needs to be greased sometimes on the right or left side so it doesn't make sounds when it goes up or down. Other than that, it's amazing. sleek design and strong.

Outstanding vent system! Super powerful. Looks modern, sleek and high tech. Very happy with our purchase!

Does a good job at what it is supposed to do but is really loud.

Even though paid for professional installation. I am not happy with the installation. As the downdraft is not properly and making whizzing sounds.

This is a non space occupying device,efficient,easy to clean

Great alternative to overhead vent. Never have seen one before but like the look.