Rangehoods

Westinghouse WRI525BC review

Westinghouse WRI525BC Ducted

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • The mesh filter is easy to remove/replace and clean by hand/dishwasher.
  • Carbon filters are easy to replace/remove.
  • Filter cleaning alert.
  • Can connect to compatible cooktops.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Controls are located in front of filter, need to bend down to view.
  • Lights provide poor visibility over the cooking area.
  • Noisy operation in both ducted and recirculation mode.
  • replacing bulb can be awkward. Model number given in manual can’t be found online, need to search the Westinghouse spares website to find it and there's no photo.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Mode tested
Ducted
Performance score
85%
Ease of use score
63%
Noise score
55%
Noise, low/high (dBA)
51/67

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Size (cm)
52
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
0.5 x 52.5 x 29
Control location
Underneath
Number of light globes
2
Type of light
LED
Filter type
Metal anti-grease
Ducting pipe diameter recommended (mm)
150
Minimum installation mounting height above stove (mm)
600
Maximum installation mounting height (mm)
800
Items supplied
Rangehood, non-return flaps, assorted screws and instruction manual.
Material
Stainless steel
Website
westinghouse.com.au

Cost

Price
$749.00
Running cost per 100 hours with lights off
$8.10
Running cost per 100 hours with lights on
$8.30
Running cost difference – lights on vs lights off
$0.20

Features

Filter dishwashable
Number of fans
1
Speed settings
4
One-way exhaust valve supplied

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