A powerful certified chimney hood that whispers at low speed. Expect real noise at full power.
Amazon $799
A plain European-style chimney hood from Broan with certified ratings. It gets loud at full speed.
- 380 CFMAirflow
- 8.5 sonesNoise at max
- 30 inWidth
- Ducted or ductlessVenting
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- HVI-certified 350 CFM
- Quiet at low speed (1.5 sones)
- Cord-connected for an easy install
- Loud at full speed (8.5 sones)
- Aluminum mesh filters
- One-year warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | BW5030SSL |
|---|---|
| Airflow and noise | |
| Max airflow | 380 CFM |
| HVI-certified airflow (0.1 in.) | 350 CFM |
| Noise at max speed | 8.5 sones |
| Noise at low speed | 1.5 sones |
| Fan speeds | 3 |
| Installation | |
| Mount | Wall-mount |
| Width | 30 in |
| Venting | Ducted or ductless |
| Duct connection | 6 in round |
| Power | Plug-in |
| Airflow cap for make-up air codes | No |
| Features | |
| Grease filters | Aluminum mesh |
| LED lighting | Yes |
| Controls | Push button |
| Delayed shut-off | No |
| Automatic fan speed | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 27.9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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