Vent-A-Hood appliances: review and lineup
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Vent-A-Hood is a range hood specialist known for one idea: the Magic Lung, a filterless centrifugal blower. Instead of trapping grease in mesh or baffle filters, it relies on a centrifugal blower to deal with grease, so there are no grease filters to wash. Vent-A-Hood says its Professional wall-mount hood is made in the United States.
Our database carries the Vent-A-Hood Premier 36-inch under-cabinet hood with Magic Lung (PRH9-236). A major retailer lists it at about $1,702; Vent-A-Hood doesn't publish MSRP. It moves 600 CFM, is rated up to 6.5 sones at maximum, and measures 9 inches tall and 21 inches deep. Features include the E-Z Clean system, a SensaSource heat sensor, dimmable dual LED lighting and suitability for covered outdoor kitchens on a GFCI circuit. It comes in stainless, and Vent-A-Hood offers custom colors.
The warranty is listed at 5 years parts and 1 year labor by a major retailer.
Who should shop Vent-A-Hood: cooks who hate cleaning filters, gas-range owners who want strong capture under cabinets, and outdoor-kitchen projects. Who should skip it: anyone who wants a quiet hood at full speed, a sleek insert for a custom enclosure, or smart controls. Zephyr's insert and Wolf's pro wall hood cover those needs.
Before you buy any hood, size it to your cooktop. High-output ranges like BlueStar or Wolf can need more airflow than 600 CFM, and local codes may require makeup air at higher CFM. Use the calculator below or the ventilation hub.
Range hood CFM calculator
Rules of thumb only: about 1 CFM per 100 BTU for gas; about 100 CFM per 10″ of width for electric/induction (150 for islands). Many areas require makeup air above 400 CFM: check local code and the hood maker’s specs.
Compare with the Zephyr Monsoon Connect insert and the Wolf 36 pro wall hood, see Zephyr, or browse the ranges hub.
Vent-A-Hood appliances we review
Vent-A-Hood Professional (Premier) 36-inch Under-Cabinet Hood with Magic Lung
Vent-A-Hood · Range hood · Under-cabinet hood
- $1,702 MSRP
- 36″ wide
- 1-yr full warranty
- Airflow (CFM): 600
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.
Questions about Vent-A-Hood
How does the Vent-A-Hood Magic Lung work?
The Magic Lung is Vent-A-Hood's filterless centrifugal blower. Rather than catching grease in mesh or baffle filters, it handles grease in the blower itself, so there are no grease filters to wash. Vent-A-Hood pairs it with an E-Z Clean system meant to simplify upkeep. Ask your dealer to walk you through the cleaning routine.
Is Vent-A-Hood loud?
The Premier 36-inch under-cabinet hood is rated up to 6.5 sones at maximum speed, which is noticeable while you cook. Most people run hoods at lower speeds most of the time. If quiet operation matters, compare sones ratings across hoods; the Zephyr Monsoon Connect insert lists a 0.8 to 6 sone range.
How much CFM do I need for my range hood?
It depends on your cooktop's output, width and fuel. The Vent-A-Hood Premier provides 600 CFM, which suits many residential gas cooktops. High-output pro ranges can need more. Use our CFM calculator for your setup, and check local codes, which may require makeup air above certain airflow levels.