Broan-NuTone 413004 Non-Ducted Ductless Range Hood Review
The Broan-NuTone 413004 is a 30 inch stainless steel ductless range hood that recirculates air through a charcoal filter. It suits a kitchen with no outside duct, but it can't vent air outside and has only two fan speeds.
On this page (17 sections)
- Can the Broan ductless range hood vent outside?
- How the fan and light work
- Is 100 CFM enough for your range?
- What Broan says and what the specs show
- Filters and upkeep
- How much room the hood needs
- Install and wiring
- Build, finish and warranty
- What you give up with a non-ducted hood
- Care and cleaning
- Who should buy the Broan ductless range hood
- Who should skip it
- How it compares with the COMFEE' and CIARRA hoods
- Broan 413004 or the Empava touch control hood?
- What to check before you order
- Our score and what it weighs
- Verdict on this Broan ductless range hood
The Broan-NuTone 413004 is a 30 inch stainless steel range hood that recirculates air through a charcoal filter. It's built for kitchens with no outside duct, so it can't vent air outside the way a ducted hood can.
We compared the specs, the controls and the install rules for this hood. For background on this kind of setup, read the guide to range hoods without a vent.
Can the Broan ductless range hood vent outside?
No, the 413004 installs as non-ducted only, so it recirculates air through a charcoal filter instead. Broan states this plainly, and the hood has no duct option at all.
For the full picture of how these hoods work, see the ductless range hoods guide.
Recirculation with the Broan ductless range hood
Recirculating means the hood pulls cooking air through its filter and sends it back into the room. Broan says the filter handles smoke and odors.
The hood doesn't remove heat, moisture or combustion gases from the room. For a gas range or heavy frying, a hood that vents outside is the stronger setup, so check your stove type first.
How the fan and light work
The hood has a two-speed fan and a light, and each one runs on its own rocker switch. Broan rates the fan at 100 CFM, the same as the COMFEE' hood we compared.
Broan doesn't give a noise rating for this model. If quiet matters most, compare it with a hood that does before you choose.
The light takes a bulb of up to 75 watts, and the bulb isn't included. Broan recommends an A19 bulb for the light.
Bulb and light guard
If you use an incandescent bulb, Broan says you need a light guard sold separately, part number S99110437. Broan's text mentions both LED and incandescent bulbs, so confirm the type in the manual before you buy.
A protective lamp lens spreads the light evenly over the cooktop.
Is 100 CFM enough for your range?
It is enough for light cooking, such as simmering and boiling, but not for heavy frying. As a rough rule of thumb for gas, plan on about 100 CFM for every 10,000 BTU of burner output.
Check your range's BTU rating and the hood manual before you decide. The rule is a starting point, and a gas range is where a hood that vents outside is the stronger setup.
What Broan says and what the specs show
Broan's copy says the hood improves ventilation and removes smoke and odors. With no duct, that means filtering and lighting, not moving air out of the home.
Broan also calls it its most economical duct-free hood, and the specs fit that label. You get 100 CFM, two speeds, rocker switches, no noise rating and a bulb you buy yourself.
The firmest detail Broan gives is the 18 inch minimum above the cooktop. That number matters more than any claim in the copy.
Filters and upkeep
The charcoal filter is the replaceable part. Broan says its quick-release filters can go in the dishwasher, and charcoal filters are generally replaced rather than washed, so check the manual before you wash any filter.
In ductless use, the charcoal filter does most of the odor work, so a worn filter is the first thing to check when the kitchen smells strong. Keep a spare on hand so the hood never runs without one.
How much room the hood needs
The hood is 30 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep and 6 inches tall. Broan says to install it at least 18 inches above the cooktop, so measure that gap before you mount it.
Measure the cabinet space too, and check how far the 17.5 inch depth reaches over the cooktop. Check the cabinet bottom and the cooktop height together.
Wider cooktops
Match the hood width to the cooktop, or go wider. For a 36 inch cooktop, the 36 inch version of this hood is the one to look at.
Broan says that model, the 4136SF, is UL Listed, HVI Certified and ADA compliant. It measures 36 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep and 6 inches tall.
Install and wiring
The hood is made for under cabinet mounting, and the steps are in the manual. Read those steps before you start, since the mount and the power connection both need to be right.
Broan's data doesn't say whether the 413004 has a plug or is hard-wired. Check the manual before you plan the outlet, and if you need a cord, see the plug-in ductless range hoods we compared.
Before any work, turn off the power at the breaker, and keep it off until the connection is made. Then mount the hood, connect power as the manual shows, fit the filters and test both rocker switches.
Broan also says the hood can work in an ADA-compliant application, so check the manual if your kitchen has specific height or reach needs. For the maker's own product information, visit Broan-NuTone's website.
If you're unsure about the wiring or the mount, use a qualified electrician.
Build, finish and warranty
The hood is stainless steel with smooth surfaces that Broan says clean easily. The sides are mitered and the bottom edge is hemmed, which Broan says leaves no sharp edges.
Broan includes a 1 year limited warranty, and the motor is permanently lubricated. The fan and light controls are separate, so you can run the light without the fan.
What you give up with a non-ducted hood
A non-ducted hood gives up venting, so the filter cleans the air and sends it back into the room. Airflow ratings usually assume a ducted setup, so expect less from a recirculating one.
If you later get the chance to add a duct, this hood can't use it. If a remodel might bring one, read convertible vs ductless range hood before you decide.
Care and cleaning
Wipe the stainless steel body with a soft cloth, since Broan says the surfaces are smooth and clean easily. Clean the quick-release filters on a regular schedule too, since grease builds up over time.
Replace the charcoal filter on the schedule in the manual, and sooner if odors come back in ductless use. The 41F filter measures 8.75 by 10.5 inches, which is a quick check against the one in your hood.
Who should buy the Broan ductless range hood
Buy it if you have no outside duct and want a simple 30 inch hood with a replaceable charcoal filter. It suits a condo, apartment or older kitchen where adding a duct isn't practical.
A renter may need the landlord's approval before cutting a new vent, so a ductless hood can be the easier path. Check with the landlord before any install work.
It also suits lighter cooking, since its 100 CFM rating is modest. For more 30 inch choices, see the 30 inch ductless hoods we compared and the buying guide for no-vent kitchens.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you can vent outside, or if you want more than two fan speeds. Gas cooks and heavy fryers are usually better served by a ducted hood.
Skip it too if you want a light ready to go out of the box, since the bulb is a separate purchase.
If you want more airflow, the CIARRA CAS75918A review covers a 200 CFM hood that can run ducted or ductless.
How it compares with the COMFEE' and CIARRA hoods
The Broan is ductless only, while the COMFEE' and CIARRA can run ducted or ductless. That's the biggest difference in this set, and it decides which hood fits your kitchen.
On airflow, the Broan and the COMFEE' both rate 100 CFM, and the CIARRA rates 200 CFM. The Broan is 17.5 inches deep, a little shallower than the COMFEE' at 19.6 inches.
The Broan has two fan speeds and rocker switches, while the COMFEE' and CIARRA both use push buttons with three speeds. The Broan ships with a filter in the box, while the CIARRA's CACF006 carbon filter is a separate purchase.
The CIARRA also has two built-in LED lights, while the Broan needs a bulb of its own.
Broan 413004 or the Empava touch control hood?
Pick the Broan for a plain ductless hood, and pick the Empava if you want more airflow and the option to add a duct later. The Empava rates 300 CFM at 69 dBA, with three-speed touch controls and two LED lights.
It is 19.69 inches deep and 6.1 inches tall, against 17.5 and 6 for the Broan. Its stainless steel baffle filters are dishwasher safe, and its four venting setups include non-ducted recirculation.
Empava's data doesn't say whether a charcoal filter for non-ducted use comes in the box. Confirm that before you count on it, since the Broan ships with its filter.
What to check before you order
Measure the cabinet, the cooktop height and the bulb type before you buy. Each one decides whether the hood fits and works the way you expect.
- Confirm the hood sits at least 18 inches above the cooktop, as Broan says.
- Match the 30 inch width to your cooktop, or go wider.
- Check that the cabinet space fits 30 inches wide and 6 inches tall, and note the 17.5 inch depth.
- Buy a bulb of up to 75 watts, and a light guard if you use an incandescent bulb.
- Note the filter number on your hood, so you can order the right charcoal filter later.
Our score and what it weighs
We compared the specs, install rules and filter needs before we scored it. Our score weighs specs, features and buyer feedback against what you're shopping for.
This hood scores 7.8 because it is a simple, ductless-only design with a replaceable filter. It loses points for its 100 CFM airflow, its two-speed fan, a bulb that isn't included and no noise rating.
Broan-NuTone 413004 Non-Ducted Range Hood
- 30 inch stainless steel under cabinet insert
- Non-ducted only, with a replaceable charcoal filter
- Two-speed fan with separate rocker switches for the fan and light
- Mitered sides and a hemmed bottom edge, which Broan says leave no sharp edges
A 30 inch stainless steel ductless insert with a two-speed fan, rocker switches and a charcoal filter. It suits a kitchen with no vent, where a simple non-ducted hood is the goal.
Pros
- No duct to install, since it's built for recirculation
- Simple rocker switches for the light and the fan
- Broan includes a 1 year limited warranty
Cons
- Non-ducted only, so it can't vent air outside
- Bulb isn't included, and the light takes up to 75 watts
- Two fan speeds, fewer than the three-speed hoods in this set
Verdict on this Broan ductless range hood
Pick the Broan-NuTone 413004 if you have no outside duct and want a simple ductless hood with a replaceable charcoal filter. Skip it if you can vent outside or want more than two fan speeds.
Check the filter number, the cooktop height and the bulb type before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Broan-NuTone 413004 vent outside?
No, Broan says the 413004 installs as a non-ducted hood only, so it recirculates air through a charcoal filter. For a kitchen that can vent outside, a ducted hood is the better fit, especially on a gas range or for heavy frying.
What bulb does the Broan-NuTone 413004 use?
Broan recommends an A19 bulb of up to 75 watts, and the bulb isn't included, so plan to buy one before you install the hood. If you use an incandescent bulb, Broan says you also need a light guard, part number S99110437.
How high should the Broan-NuTone 413004 be above the cooktop?
Broan says to install it at least 18 inches above the cooktop, so measure that gap before you mount the hood. The manual covers the mounting steps, and a qualified installer can help if you're unsure about the fit or the wiring.
Are the Broan-NuTone 413004 filters dishwasher safe?
Broan says its quick-release filters can go in the dishwasher. Charcoal filters are generally replaced rather than washed, so check the manual for the replacement schedule, the washing steps and the right part number for your hood before you reorder.
