Vent-A-Hood Professional (Premier) 36-inch Under-Cabinet Hood with Magic Lung review

The Vent-A-Hood Magic Lung (Premier 36-inch under-cabinet PRH9-236) is the filterless hood in our lineup, and that's its whole appeal. Its centrifugal Magic Lung blower spins grease out of the air instead of trapping it in filters, so there's nothing to soak or replace. It moves 600 CFM, reaches 6.5 sones at maximum, and includes a SensaSource heat sensor and dimmable LEDs. At about $1,702 from Abt, it's a complete hood with blower, not just a shell. It's loud at full speed and the look is traditional.

Best for: Serious cooks · Gas-flame cooking

Design and build of the Vent-A-Hood Magic Lung

The PRH9-236 is a 36-inch under-cabinet hood, 9 inches tall and 21 inches deep, in stainless steel. Vent-A-Hood also offers custom colors. The look is classic and practical rather than sculptural.

The E-Z Clean system and Magic Lung blower are the key design ideas. Instead of grease filters, the centrifugal blower spins grease out of the airstream and collects it, which Vent-A-Hood designed to make cleaning simpler.

Performance on paper

At 600 CFM, the Magic Lung suits most residential 36-inch ranges and cooktops. Use our range hood CFM guide to confirm for your cooking style, since high-output gas ranges need more airflow than induction.

Sones measure perceived loudness on a linear scale, so 6 sones sounds about twice as loud as 3. At 6.5 sones on maximum, this hood is loud. You'll use top speed for searing and frying, then drop it lower. For comparison, Zephyr's Monsoon Connect insert runs from 0.8 to 6 sones.

The SensaSource heat sensor is designed to respond to heat at the cooktop, which helps when you forget to turn the fan up. At 21 inches deep, it covers a 36-inch range reasonably, though a deeper hood like Wolf's 24-inch model should capture more from the front burners, where most steam and smoke escape.

The Magic Lung is also rated for covered outdoor use with a GFCI circuit, which makes it a candidate for covered patios and outdoor kitchens.

Many local codes require makeup air above certain exhaust levels, often around 400 CFM, so ask your installer.

Who it's for (and who should skip it)

Buy it if you hate cleaning grease filters, cook regularly with oil and high heat, and have cabinets above your range. It's also a solid choice for covered outdoor kitchens.

Skip it if you want a quiet hood, a modern design statement, or a wall-mount chimney hood. Zephyr's insert or Wolf's pro wall hood are better fits.

Price, warranty and service

Abt lists the PRH9-236 SS at about $1,702. Vent-A-Hood doesn't publish an MSRP, so that's a retailer price, and dealers may vary. Ask for a package quote if you're buying it with a range.

Coverage is 5 years on parts and 1 year on labor, per Abt's listing.

How the Vent-A-Hood compares

The Wolf 36-inch pro wall hood review covers a configurable high-CFM option, and the Zephyr Monsoon Connect insert review covers a quieter, smart alternative for custom hoods. See our best range hoods and the ventilation hub.

Specifications

Specs and prices checked Oct 7, 2026 against Vent-A-Hood’s site and authorized retailers. Configurations, panels and installation change the price: confirm with a dealer. How we rate.

Where it ranks

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