IKTCH IKP02R-30, 30 inch range hood, Stainless Steel-IKP02R

I'm a former General Contractor so I'm super critical (& yes I know I still need to add two pieces of cabinet trim in my pic) . But here's the lowdown. About 3 weeks ago (3/24/21) I installed a new 20k BTU gas drop-in and needed to nix the downdraft I had. I was not going to buy this hood and planned to move on to a ZLine and pay the extra $ assuming this would be crap. Fortunately (so far) Z-Line was OOS everywhere and I had no choice but to move on and get something installed. So I bought this and thought that if it isn't as advertise I'll return it.So far this hood has been as advertised in all respects. Other than having a goofy name stamped into it (is that some Chinese scrabble version of Kitch??), and a goofy remote that went straight into the drawer, it is as good as some of the "Pro" Hoods I've installed for clients in the past. The stainless gauge is very good and not cheap AT ALL. In my pic there's a bit of streaking but that's the fault of the cleaner I was using not the hood. I was afraid I would find the hand waving business annoying (and yes it can change occasionally if you have a neanderthal forehead and like to rock out while you sauté) but all in all it's actually really nice that you don't have to "hunt & peck" for the speed button. The lights are perfectly ample and (at least with a short run to outside like mine) the fan is plenty good & strong and the noise level is perfectly acceptable even on high. The baffles are nice and to my surprise they don't rattle at all as the fan motor is pretty smooth.All that said I do have concerns about touch/sensor panel longevity. So far unfounded. But future parts availability does concern me in that respect. But all in all a great hood, good quality, looks nice, good functionality, easy install, priced right. If you like the look I don't think you can go wrong here. I'm very happy with my extra $1,000! Thanks ZLine!Over a year now and zero complains. This is mounted over a very high BRU drop in. And it will suck your wig off. All controls still work fine.

Received it was well packed and in perfect condition. I installed it by myself and took about two hours.I made a stencil of the back side which made it easier to mark where the holes needed to be drilled.I did go inside the hood and drilled two other spots to anchor it better to the wall. The hood is great, it's quiet, has four speeds and two lights mounted in the front. One of the best parts are the three filters, they are easy to remove and clean, they look just like the ones you see in a restaurant. If you are thinking of purchasing a hood for your kitchen look no further, this is it!

Range hood came in on time, was ok priced and has lots of features. The problem started at install when we noticed one of the chimney pieces had a slight dent in it. We thought no big deal we can replace that piece easily post install. The install was relatively simple and problem free. The hood is pleasing to look at and has a nice light. The fan motor is louder than we prefer but not over the top. The front control is very sensitive and can be annoying if you walk buy and turn it on.I originally had a problem with my order. The company stepped in a solved the problem in a very professional way. My hood is installed and working fine and looking good.

Bought it for a newly remodeled kitchen. Was debating between this and the equally beautiful looking IKP02-36, but went with the R in the end.Installation was quite easy as it only requires two screws for the hood and two for the chimney cover which we ended up not needing. Also ditched the adjustable vent hose included with it and used a straight vent pipe for the best airflow and noise level. Suction seems much better than the much more expensive Miele unit it replaced.They also have great customer service too. Emailed them about an issue with the gesture feature not working properly and one of their rep, April got back with a solution in less than 24hr. I'll update this review if anything changes.

The media could not be loaded. Edited on 6/13/21 to add: After 3 months of regular kitchen use, I continue to have my expectations exceeded with this range hood. Whether it's a few eggs on the stove, or a multi-course family meal, I LOVE the touchless activation of both the light and fan to get started cooking and keep the air flowing and removing cooking odors. This hand wave action is the bomb.com!My original review continues below.===First, if you haven't read Corey W.'s review, please scroll to it - his is super thorough and covers all of the technical aspects of this range hood. (I have the same model #IKP02RI.) I endorse his pickiness, and his enthusiasm for the IKTCH price, features, and looks. I, too, researched a bunch of other range hoods and didn't find anything close to what you get for the money with the IKTCH.Looks: Sleek and modern, this hood looks like one piece of metal, and so much better-looking than most. My photos show slight streaking after wiping the contractors' fingerprints off with a stainless-steel cleaner. I have never had a range hood before, so I am learning how to do a perfect job of that. =)Function: Am I living on a futuristic space colony? Because gestures and fade on/off lights are what I would expect to see in a sci-fi movie. LOVE the gestures that turn on and adjust the fan speeds and light.Suction: Absolutely wonderful! Odor-clearing 900 CFM and not deafening. You can easily converse while the fan is on. I happened to have music on when I took my video so you can hear it for yourself. The timer and remote are a bonus!Support: My IKTCH rep contacted me after I purchased and answered all of my questions in a friendly manner and never failed to follow up with me promptly in all communications.Installation: My contractors said it went really well.

Oct 10, 2024 - update: since posting this a couple weeks ago, the seller has contacted me to try to rectify the issue with the lights. They have provided a partial refund so that I can purchase a brighter light here on Amazon. Would that set, I am increasing my rating due to the high level of customer service.The product is quite aesthetic and looks good in the kitchen. With that said, there are a couple of features that could definitely use enhancement. The lighting is quite dim, I'm not sure if there is the possibility to change this for a higher wattage lightbulb. I noticed that the light does dim up and down, and even with it on full brightness, it's still quite dim. We use other lights over the stove for cooking now. Additionally, the hence swipe motion only works part of the time. I wouldn't want to rely on it regularly. We're still using the manual fan button. The screws associated with attaching the duct transition, are quite short, we had to make some modification so they could actually catch the steel and secure the gasket. But again all in all the fan is powerful for sure, it looks nice, just a couple tweaks and if anyone knows if there's a light that you can change out, let me know.

I am happy with this product, it came neatly packed without any scratches

Though the installation manual seems thorough, it would be very easy for them to design an installation template like most over the range microwaves include. There were some surprises and some rewiring necessary. Thank god I wasn’t paying somebody. There were no instruction about installing the hanging bracket or the need for a minimum clearance needed for the chimney piece. I have sketched a helper diagram for anybody who needs it.UPDATE— the hand motion sensors do not work and the light is only at 0% or 100%, it’s not dimmable.

Good costumer fast response

The range hood works well and the noise level is perfectly acceptable for 900 cfm but unfortunately I got a malfunctioning unit. The gesture controls on my unit weren't working but their customer service took great care of the problem. I would definitely buy from them again!