Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I hope that as you use the glass top stove in your apartment, you'll find that they are easy to care for! They just need a quick wipe down after use and that's all! A lot of our residents prefer the glass top to a traditional coil stove because the cleaning process is much easier! As we discussed internally, we are working through some options that will reduce the noise you mentioned from the ventilation system. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you! Please e-mail us at
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