Cavaliere SV218B2-30 inch Wall Mount Range Hood with 462 CFM in Brushed Stainless Steel
- Range Hood
- 16315.4 cu ft
- 218 watts
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 58%
A striking, genuinely powerful hood for the price, but electronics reliability reports mean it fits a buyer willing to troubleshoot better than one who wants zero touch operation.
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How it ranks among the 93 range hoods we track
3.8★ across 196 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The Cavaliere SV218B2-30 is a 30 inch wall mounted range hood in brushed stainless steel, built around a 462 CFM centrifugal motor with a 6 speed electronic panel. It suits kitchens venting through a 6 inch round duct with ceilings up to about 9 feet.
This hood trades a plain box shape for a pyramid profile with a telescoping chimney, aimed at kitchens where the hood is meant to be seen rather than hidden. Reviewers who kept theirs running past the first year or two report strong airflow and manageable noise, but several flag electronics failures once the warranty lapsed, plus slow customer service when a circuit board needed replacing. Anyone doing a stainless kitchen remodel should weigh the look against that support pattern.
- 462 CFM centrifugal motor rated 25 to 56 dB
- 19 gauge brushed stainless steel with telescopic chimney to 9 feet
- 6 fan speeds, delayed shutoff timer, 30 hour cleaning reminder
- Requires a 6 inch round duct for external venting
Who it's for
Fits homeowners installing a visible wall mount hood in a stainless kitchen who can vent through a 6 inch round duct up to about 9 feet high. Less suited to anyone who wants a hood to install and forget, since more than one buyer needed post purchase repairs.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who install this hood consistently praise its suction, calling it powerful enough to clear heavy smoke and comparing it favorably to pricier hoods. The recurring complaint is electronics reliability: several owners report the circuit board or display failing not long after the warranty period, paired with slow customer service when seeking a repair. A few also mention overly bright panel lighting and one loose filter bracket out of the box.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Strong suction even at lower fan speeds
- Simple two screw wall mount installation
- Dimmable halogen lighting with digital timer controls
- Electronics often fail within a year or two
- Customer service slow to resolve warranty claims
- Panel backlighting uncomfortably bright for some users
Performance notes
The 462 CFM centrifugal motor and aluminum mesh filters handle heavy cooking, with reviewers citing strong smoke and odor clearance even at lower fan speeds, though it needs a fresh air source in a tightly sealed house to perform as expected. The two 35 watt halogen lights and touch panel add convenience, but the panel's backlighting runs bright enough that some owners removed the bulbs. Installation is straightforward, hanging on two wall screws, though the included chimney cover may need trimming for shorter ceilings.
Specifications
| Brand | CAVALIERE |
|---|---|
| Model | SV218B2-30 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 39.6 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.7 × 29.5 × 43.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Air Flow Capacity | 16315.4 cu ft |
| Number of Speeds | 6 |
| Noise | 25 Decibels |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 218 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | Metal |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Water Heater |
| Other details | |
| Filter Type | Mesh |
| Ventilation Type | exhaust |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Vent Hood Design | Wall Mounted Canopy Hood |
| Specification Met | ETL |
| Additional Features | Noise Reduction, Touch Sensitive Control |
| Light Source | Halogen |
| Item Form | Pyramid |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in range hoods.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliere SV218B2-30 inch Wall Mount Range Hood with 462 CFM in Brushed Stainless SteelThis product | 3.8 / 5 | 196 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Broan-NuTone 413001 Non-Ducted Ductless Range Hood with Lights Exhaust Fan for Under…Broan-NuTone | 4.6 / 5 | 20,414 | 4.7 / 5 |
| COSMO COS-668ICS750 30 in. Lumin Collection 380 CFM Ducted Island Range HoodCOSMO | 4.4 / 5 | 2,369 | 4.3 / 5 |
| ZLINE 30" Convertible Vent Wall Mount Range Hood in Stainless SteelZLINE Kitchen and Bath | 4.4 / 5 | 956 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Wall Mount Range Hood 30 inch with Soft Touch Control in Stainless Steel & Tempered GlassCIARRA | 4.4 / 5 | 3,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the CAVALIERE SV218B2-30
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cavaliere SV218B2-30 fit a 9 foot ceiling?
Yes, its telescopic chimney is designed to extend up to 9 foot ceilings.
What duct size does this range hood need?
It requires a 6 inch round duct to vent outside.
How long is the warranty on the Cavaliere SV218B2-30?
The listing states a 5 year limited manufacturer's warranty, though multiple reviewers reported being told only a 1 year warranty applied, so confirm terms at purchase.