Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances Re: Schweigen rangehood 16May 30, 2010 9:52 am Emohruo Also thought some of you would be interested that the Xpel range is the same motor in a cheaper housing (apparently retails for less and has cheaper filters not stainless steel) available at H.Norman We've also noticed that the Schweigen website seems quite out of date (it turns out that the model we were looking at on the website was discontinued 6 months ago), and inconsistent in places (eg one page says LED lights in one sentence and halogen in another, and we've not been able to fully pin down whether the ISODrive units are 3 speed or 5 speed), so if you are looking at a Schweigen it may pay to ask the retailer about the precise specifications of the model you are thinking of getting. Re: Schweigen rangehood 17May 31, 2010 1:00 am Hyper Emohruo We've also noticed that the Schweigen website seems quite out of date (it turns out that the model we were looking at on the website was discontinued 6 months ago), and inconsistent in places (eg one page says LED lights in one sentence and halogen in another, and we've not been able to fully pin down whether the ISODrive units are 3 speed or 5 speed), so if you are looking at a Schweigen it may pay to ask the retailer about the precise specifications of the model you are thinking of getting. My ISODrive unit is 5 speed. When you turn it on, it starts at speed 2. I understand that Schweigen have moved back from the LED lights to halogen, for which I'm grateful: although I'm a bit of a tech nerd in some ways, I think LED lighting has some downsides. We are very happy with the light provided by two 50 W (I believe) halogen lights. Yes, we found their web site was out-of-date, too. I can't keep my website up-to-date (I probably spend too long on H1!), so I have some sympathy for them. Pfiff Finally making progress again, with a clothesline (yippee) and some much needed little things being attended to over the holidays. 40 C on New Year's eve? We love our a/c! Re: Schweigen rangehood 19Aug 31, 2010 6:32 pm Just thought I'd pop in to say that I rang our Harvey Norman store in Preston (Vic) today for a price on Schweigen rangehood. The woman I spoke with said the computer's price says $1500 for the single motor and $2100 for the twin, but that she's sure that I can talk her down when I visit. I had been thinking I'd pay a lot more for Schweigen, but it appears not. My other option was a Miele, but no dice with deals on that front - they're apparently a set price. I also learned recently about another rangehood with an external motor called Whispair. Seehttp://hausappliances.com.au/. Haven't yet had a chance to price it, but another forum user is very happy with his. I've found this article thought provoking, especially the bit about not wanting to remove all the warm air out of your house via the rangehood. This has influenced me towards the smaller Schweigen, even though I would stir fry a few times a week. http://www.thinkappliances.com/green.aspx e. Re: Schweigen rangehood 20Aug 31, 2010 10:34 pm For those thinking of getting Schweigen rangehood here is something to ponder! I put down a deposit for one a few weeks ago and will go to pick it up this week. I range an installer recommended by prestige appliance to get a quote for install (as I did not know anyone good to install it). I was quoted roughly $680.... to install on a new house single story colourbond / tint roof!!! Can some one tell me if I have been had????? Apparently this guy who will be installing is the #1 Schweigen tech in Aus for rangehood, his install means there will be no issues claiming warranty if there are problem. Supposedly if it's not done correctly (not compulsory to use any particular tech) then very slim chance of claiming warranty. $220 to install the 90cm freestanding cooker (sounds a little more reasonable). What is the going rate for a good plumber / electrician these days? How long would a range hood take to install? Anyone else know someone else I can call for a comparison. |