The range hood has become a standard in most every kitchen in America. Since manufacturing the first home cooking range hoods over 75 years ago, Vent-A-Hood® has maintained its hood specialization and focus as the definitive home ventilation brand in the appliance industry.

There are three components of a ventilation system. All three of these components must work together in unison to provide proper ventilation. Any deficiency in one of these three areas may result in the range hood not performing to its full potential.

The three components are:

1. Hood Canopy
2. Blower System
3. Ducting

Before proceeding to the selection of the correct ventilation system, the type of cooking equipment must be determined. The hood canopy, blower system, and ducting should be designed to handle the heat output of the cooking equipment, measured in watts for electric cooking equipment, and BTU's for gas cooking equipment.