Best hoods in America. Love the quality.

What happens if the fans are really loud? What can be done to reduce the noise ? Thanks

Whats the name of the piece on top of the hood

My blower housing does not have the two holes for the grease to drip through. The grease just sits in the bottom of the housing. Anyone know the reason for this?

Yes. But how do you remove and clean the blower wheel?

The fact that this company will not answer “how to clean the fans” is troubling. It seems to be a red flag. I will be purchasing a new professional style vent hood soon, but since this company does not want to answer obvious questions from customers, it will definitely not be the Vent A Hood brand!

Do you lose airflow if you vent to outside through an exterior wall vs. going through the roof? I would have a 14 foot run if I went straight up through the roof but it's going to be mounted on an exterior wall so I can just push it out if I use the short 90-degree elbow you show. I plan to get the 900 CFM fan system and I'd like not to diminish that if possible.

Is the ducting the same for gas range

Thank you. This is a great product. Durable and easy to maintain.

How do you back out the 1/8" hex set screw if it won't budge, counterclockwise, of course, even with Liquid wrench penetrant?

How do you back out the 1/8" hex set screw on the fans if they won't budge counterclockwise? Thanks...we love the hood otherwise.

Like many manufactures videos, this is more happy talk with out really explaining things like: how to remove the tray (more detail and slower), show a dirty housing and explain how to clean it. This video didn't even touch on cleaning the fan housings which require cleaning.

are the filters cleanable? Which filters need replacing ?

I was cleaning the inside of my vent a hood, particularly the area where the lights and switches are, more specifically, the right hand light. I sprayed the area with a degreaser and now neither the lights or the fan will turn on. Any thoughts? Also, where would I find the model number of my system?

I've been looking for a copy of this ever since I voiced it nearly a decade ago. Thanks so much for sharing it!!

For instances where the blower wheel may need to be removed,follow the instructions below.Removing the blower wheel requires a 1/8" hex wrench which has beenprovided with this manual. There is a small set screw on the side ofthe hub of the wheel (A) that tightens up against a "flat" spot on themotor shaft. The set screw must be turned 1/2 turn counterclockwiseto remove the blower wheel. Insert wrench through the blades of theblower wheel and into the set screw. If the wheel is difficult to remove,the area where the motor shaft makes contact with the blower wheelhub may need to be sprayed with a common penetrating oil suchas WD-40.®After allowing the penetrating oil to soak for a few minutes, pushthe blower wheel forward slightly, then gently pull the blower wheeloff the motor shaft. Use caution to avoid bending or distorting theblower wheel and take care not to move or lose the metal balancingclips that may be affixed to the wheel (B).A soft bristle toothbrush with warm soapy water may be used to cleanthe blades, or soak the blower wheel in warm soapy water. Whenreinstalling the wheel onto the motor shaft, make sure the set screwmakes direct contact with the "flat spot" on the motor shaft. Slidethe blower wheel onto the motor shaft as far as it will go, makingsure the back of the blower wheel does not touch the motor mountscrews protruding from the motor.If the motor is too far back, it will rub the motor mount screws, and ifit is too far forward, it will rub the inside of the blower housing. Adjustthe blower wheel slightly to find the correct front-to-rear location.Tighten the set screw (clockwise) to lock the blower wheel in thecorrect position.NOTE: For hoods that have more than one blower wheel, make sur

Literally 4 years later and not a single comment... THIS IS cutting edge! LOVE IT..!!! MADE IN USA is the added bonus caveat XOXO. Keep it going VAH.

Need to use flex hose. The center of the hood has a stud.

More needs to be cleaned my bower fans are awful how do I remove them to clean?!!!

I couldn't find any specific informatio n about this in your website. Are you still offering this product?

Over your right shoulder is a vent hood with a rectangular exhaust pipe on top. Where would I find one like that?

Do the male ends of the round duct point toward the fan? Or away from it? Away, and air will flow better, toward, and the grease wont run on the outside of the pipe. (And dont ever use duct tape)

He's right I paid more for less...less noise

Do you eventually have to clean out the lung? seems like some stuff gunk would still stay and build up. I'm looking at buying one of these

This is the worst video. This does not help to clean all the grease build up on the fans or how to take the fans off.

Ok.. but what about the little blower fans ? Mine are covered with grease ? Can you tell me.. do I need to throw the power off to take those off ( as some sites suggest with an Allen wrench ) ? The rest of the housing is not as dirty .

How about opening up the kitchen window to be a vent ??

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Useless video.

lmao must be nice to live in the world of new construction homes and millionaires who can afford to re-duct their entire homes every time the standard gets bigger.

Easy Peasy. Would be helpful if you could answer the questions your customers have in comments. I didn't get a manual with the purchase so will check your website. I always prefer a written manual so I can take notes and not have to go online each time.

I have a 30” ventahood and have been satisfied with it, but we are now doing a kitchen remodel and of course the range is getting bigger up to 48” and I need a new hood. I want to get better ventilation but I realize that I need to install a passive or active makeup air system. I am looking for a hood system that would allow me to do this without adding new duct work to the house. I am imagining a hood that would have a back splash thingie that has an internal duct that allows me to add fresh air at the stove burner level so I don’t need to add any additional air inlets to the house....does this exist or do i need to invent it?

Duct tape breaks down over time. You should use aluminum tape, or mastic.

This is a very good explanation, thank you

Great tips!

Thanks for the video. What do you recommend for cleaning the actual fans? Mine are full of grease. Thanks for your help

You know about ducting but nothing about recording a video. In order to eliminate that echo, you have to place a microphone closer to you, otherwise it will pick up the echo in the room.

Great video!

Great video on your hoods! An inspiration for us!

Love the concept, could you please make one for an Island installation!!!!!

As a cabinetmaker in south Florida I have seen the ignorance around this issue and the sticky walls. I applaud your efforts! How can i help?

I have a vent-a-hood that is about 20 years old, and it still runs great. I only wish I'd seen your videos on maintenance tips sooner. Thanks for your great product and helpful information.

Well done Rudy!

Thanks! We can't help but agree with you.

For a 36" cooking surface, consider 36" the minimum and 42" ideal. A 48" hood may or may not help the performance but it will not hurt the performance in any way. Gas cooking surfaces and professional gas ranges should always be used with a hood that is ducted to the outdoors.

Will a 48in model run provide better performance than a 42" one or 42" is sufficient?

We'd recommend a 42" Duct-Free ARS model for use over any 36" electric cooking surface. Gas cooking surfaces and professional gas ranges should always be used with a hood that is ducted to the outdoors.

AWSOME Channel... Hopefully I could attend your training session in Texas. Vent-A-Hood hands down best hoods out there..

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Where can I get parts for my Vent-A-Hood model CV-700?