Weight: 0.29 pounds Price: $899.00
Review Dacor IVSR2 34" Integrated Ventilation System with a Remote Blower Option, Variable Speed Controls and Halogen Lighting / Dacor:Ideal for maintaining your unique kitchen design, this Dacor power pack fits perfectly under your canopy hood to integrate subtly into your décor scheme. Dacor hood liners are a perfect complement to this ventilation system and create a beautifully sealed interior that is easy to clean and maintain. Variable controls allow for infinite changes in blower speed to provide your ideal setting every time. Another clean advantage is that the filters are dishwasher-safe, assuring this product's longevity and consistent performance. Soft halogen lighting under the hood creates an inviting kitchen ambience, and these lights as well as the fan speed are controlled via the easy-to-use underside controls. This power pack is available with internal or remote mounted blower units, and you can even group two blowers to increase the ventilation power and ducting distance. With several hood liner and blower options, this ventilation system lends itself to customization well and is perfect for your uncompromising vision of the perfect kitchen.
Weight: 0.6 pounds Price: $989.00
Review Vent-A-Hood Professional Series PRH9236SS Under Cabinet Range Hood with Internal Blower and 2-Level Halogen Lighting: 36 Inch Wide/600 CFM Blower / Vent-A-Hood:PRH9 36 Professional Series: The Professional Series has a clean, straight-edged design for a commercial style setting. It is available in standard sizes and may also be customized with several options to fit your specific needs, and is available in several finishes. This hood is available with 2-Level Halogen lighting and a SensaSource heat sensor feature which controls the blower speed depending on varying cooktop heat levels. The PRH9-36 comes with a 300 CFM blower. With the Magic Lung the actual blower power is 450 CFM due to the Magic Lung's filterless ventilation system. Read below to learn more about this unique and amazing Vent-A-Hood ventilation system. Vent-A-Hood makes the perfect range hood for today's motion-filled kitchen. They are unmatched at whisking grease and heat-polluted air away from your cooking area. Powerful enough for heavy-duty, professional-style cooking equipment, and proven quieter than any other range hood on the market - so you can pay attention to everything going on around you. The reason for Vent-A-Hood's superior performance and noiseless operation can be attributed to their patented blower technology, aptly named The Magic Lung. [+]
All Vent-A-Hoods are equipped with the Magic Lung blower system, setting them apart from other ventilation hoods. Here's why: Quiet: Turn on a Vent-A-Hood and you'll hear only a faint whisper of air movement, because the Magic Lung system provides the quietest ventilation available. The Magic Lung requires no filters for clean operation, and therefore with a Vent-A-Hood you can forget the noise caused by air-resistance flowing through a traditional hood's filter. Vent-A-Hoods with halogen lights also feature SensaSource. With SensaSource, when the full blower power is not needed, you can lower the blower speed for even quieter operation. Efficient: The powerful Magic Lung blower traps all cooking contami.
Weight: 0.67 pounds Price: $899.00
Review Electrolux : RH36WC60GS Hood / Electrolux:Electrolux, the Leading European Premium Appliance Brand. Built on a European heritage of innovation, their appliances help you create your home just the way you want it. Explore their sophisticated products, get design tips from their style trendsetters and turn your home into a reflection of you. Electrolux premium appliances have been used in fine homes and restaurants throughout Europe for more than 70 years. With 120 designers at eight design studios in seven countries, Electrolux appliances feature a truly unique design and quality that have set the standard in the appliance industry. Most of all, Electrolux helps you create the kitchen you've always wanted. A place that welcomes family and friends and nourishes the body and soul. Electrolux Glass and Stainless Steel Canopy Wall Mount Hood. Sophisticated style makes this ventilation unit as attractive as it is functional. Glass canopy hood has sleek curved design, making it a focal point of the kitchen. [+]
It features a powerful 4-speed dual centrifugal fan supplying 600 CFM of air movement. Effectively and quietly removes smoke, vapors and smells from the kitchen. The dual halogen lights provide ample illumination of the cooking surface below with lights located at 2 different levels. The easy-to-operate electronic controls provide convenient access to all fan, clock and timer settings.
Weight: 0.3 pounds Price: $899.00
Review Faber Built-In Collection 630003953 38" Inca Pro Wall Mount Hood Insert with Optional External Blower, Variable Speed Integrated Control and Halogen Lights / Faber:Their insistence on quality, with a capital Q, has meant that they are always ahead. They were amongst the first in the kitchen hood sector to obtain the ISO 9001 certification for their company quality system. Their present aim is to reach nil defects. They wish to guarantee absolutely perfect products for their clients with quality controls during the whole of their planning and manufacturing procedure as well as during their working life in order to trace possible defects and to subsequently eliminate them. Faber's insistence on quality has been recognized by the main international bodies for certification and approval which have authorized their Trial Laboratory to carry out tests which recognize the conformity of the products with the most severe safety requirements. Theirs is a solid group with a great team spirit. The art of ventilation has been synonymous with Faber since 1955 and continues its journey throughout the world. Just think - they have so far installed more than 20 million units. This is why they are increasing their industrial presence in individual countries with the support of a system of commercial companies - which mean that they can operate in any part of the world. In this way, their participation in or the purchase of other companies in the sector increases - as in the case of the prestigious Roblin. [+]
Faber acts on a local level to influence the global market. Finally, a high-powered insert that looks as great as it performs. The Inca Pro 38 remote insert, with choice of 900 or 1200 CFM remote blower and stylish baffle filter system, offers a simple solution for custom ventilating.
Weight: 0.52 pounds Price: $939.00
Review Franke FCO304XS Europro Under Cabinet Range Hood with 600 CFM Internal Blower, Push Button Control and 2 Halogen Lamps: 30-Inches / Franke:Franke Holding AG, based in Aarburg, Switzerland is an industrial manufacturer with companies located around the world. While best known for its Kitchen Sinks, Franke offers a wide range of products and services worldwide. Products including Kitchen Systems, Foodservice Systems, Washroom Systems and professional Coffee Systems are all developed and produced by Franke. Other activities include manufacturing of stainless steel components for industrial applications, tool manufacturing as well as beverage containers. Swiss-inspired, Italian-designed range hoods are the latest breakthrough from Franke including 15 collections in 28 styles designed for island, wall mount or built-in installation. These sleek, high grade, brushed stainless steel hoods freature low profile electronic controls, halogen lighting, state-of-the-art performance, quiet operation and wireless remoste controls. In addition, they are designed to efficiently handle the extra ventilation capacity of today's pro-style ranges. These collections complement the luxury of other Franke systems and add style and substance to any kitchen.
Weight: 0.49 pounds Price: $999.00
Review Fagor 5CFB30X 30" Wall Mount Chimney Range Hood with 600 CFM Internal Blower, 4 Speed Settings, Halogen Lighting and Heat Sensor / Fagor:Fagor believes in designing appliances that consistently perform when you need them to. They strive to offer appliances that are ultra reliable and energy efficient, giving you the freedom to spend less time worrying about your chores and more time living your life. They are a leader in home appliances manufacturing, using the most cutting edge technology and modern design innovations with an ever-constant focus on eco-friendly living. Fagor hoods are equipped with touch controls, easier to operatre and clean. The 10 minute delay-off allows you to let the hood work and it will automatically turn off after that time. The 600 CFM blower system has four individual speed settings so you can select the most appropriate for your specific type of cooking. These hoods are also equipped with very quiet motors, so the level of noise is considerably reduced. MFG SKU 5CFG-30X.
Weight: 0.52 pounds Price: $979.00
Review Franke FCO364XS Europro Under Cabinet Range Hood with 600 CFM Internal Blower, Push Button Control and 2 Halogen Lamps: 36-Inches / Franke:Franke Holding AG, based in Aarburg, Switzerland is an industrial manufacturer with companies located around the world. While best known for its Kitchen Sinks, Franke offers a wide range of products and services worldwide. Products including Kitchen Systems, Foodservice Systems, Washroom Systems and professional Coffee Systems are all developed and produced by Franke. Other activities include manufacturing of stainless steel components for industrial applications, tool manufacturing as well as beverage containers. Swiss-inspired, Italian-designed range hoods are the latest breakthrough from Franke including 15 collections in 28 styles designed for island, wall mount or built-in installation. These sleek, high grade, brushed stainless steel hoods freature low profile electronic controls, halogen lighting, state-of-the-art performance, quiet operation and wireless remoste controls. In addition, they are designed to efficiently handle the extra ventilation capacity of today's pro-style ranges. These collections complement the luxury of other Franke systems and add style and substance to any kitchen.
Weight: 0.4 pounds Price: $989.00
Review Prestige Power Pack UIB28S1 Pro-Style Power Pack Hood Insert with Internal Blower System, Variable Fan & Light Switch and Reversible Duct: 28 Inches and 600 CFM / Prestige:Welcome to Prestige, the industry leader in Ventilation Technology and Innovation. Prestige has assembled a team of professionals with over forty years of experience in product design, manufacturing and marketing. This dedicated team has developed a full line of the highest quality, commercial-grade ventilation systems for your home. From the Proline and Pyramid Classic Hoods, to the Power Pack and Hood Liner Inserts to their new Universal Series UIM Insert with blower, Prestige is the first company to offer ventilation solutions designed specifically for professional cooking equipment. Prestige has set a new standard for quiet performance and style in residential range hoods and wood hood inserts. Able to withstand the harshest kitchen environment, Prestige hoods and inserts are powerful enough to remove most heat and grease while operating quiet enough to allow normal conversation. Prestige seamlessly combines flawless form with uncompromising function. Prestige began in 1988 with the first ductless hood designed for use with pro-style product. The success of this hood spurred Prestige to include vent-able hoods with more variations and larger capture area than any competitor in the marketplace. Prestige continues to re-invent ventilation with the addition of the revolutionary Universal Series UIM Insert and the highly customized Pyramid Classic Island Hood. [+]
Prestige: Power, Class, Performance, Elegance! At Prestige, they realize every kitchen is unique, so they continually develop products to satisfy any possible scenario. The Power Pack Hood series combines the features and quality of the standard hood inserts with an internal blower system. Offering 7 standard sizes and 4 blower options, Prestige has a model to suit any ventilation need.
Weight: 0.54 pounds Price: $999.00
Review Franke FRBLOWER1200 External Remote Blower: 1,200 CFM / Franke:Franke Holding AG, based in Aarburg, Switzerland is an industrial manufacturer with companies located around the world. While best known for its Kitchen Sinks, Franke offers a wide range of products and services worldwide. Products including Kitchen Systems, Foodservice Systems, Washroom Systems and professional Coffee Systems are all developed and produced by Franke. Other activities include manufacturing of stainless steel components for industrial applications, tool manufacturing as well as beverage containers. For use with Artisan Series Range Hoods.
Weight: 1.5 pounds Price: $929.00
Review Prestige IL1600 In Line Blower: 1600 CFM and 10-In. Round Duct / Prestige:Welcome to Prestige, the industry leader in Ventilation Technology and Innovation. Prestige has assembled a team of professionals with over forty years of experience in product design, manufacturing and marketing. This dedicated team has developed a full line of the highest quality, commercial-grade ventilation systems for your home. From the Proline and Pyramid Classic Hoods, to the Power Pack and Hood Liner Inserts to their new Universal Series UIM Insert with blower, Prestige is the first company to offer ventilation solutions designed specifically for professional cooking equipment. Prestige has set a new standard for quiet performance and style in residential range hoods and wood hood inserts. Able to withstand the harshest kitchen environment, Prestige hoods and inserts are powerful enough to remove most heat and grease while operating quiet enough to allow normal conversation. Prestige seamlessly combines flawless form with uncompromising function. Prestige began in 1988 with the first ductless hood designed for use with pro-style product. The success of this hood spurred Prestige to include vent-able hoods with more variations and larger capture area than any competitor in the marketplace. Prestige continues to re-invent ventilation with the addition of the revolutionary Universal Series UIM Insert and the highly customized Pyramid Classic Island Hood. [+]
Prestige: Power, Class, Performance, Elegance! In Line models offer a variable solution when a remote blower system is desired but impractical for aesthetic reasons. In Line blowers are also used to enhance the performance of hoods with internal blowers.
Weight: 0.55 pounds Price: $999.00
Review Faber Professional Collection 6059890 Pro Magnum Wall Mount Canopy Range Hood with Internal Blower, 3 Speed Control, Halogen Lights and Convertible to Recirculating: 30 in. Width, 600 CFM / Faber:Their insistence on quality, with a capital Q, has meant that they are always ahead. They were amongst the first in the kitchen hood sector to obtain the ISO 9001 certification for their company quality system. Their present aim is to reach nil defects. They wish to guarantee absolutely perfect products for their clients with quality controls during the whole of their planning and manufacturing procedure as well as during their working life in order to trace possible defects and to subsequently eliminate them. Faber's insistence on quality has been recognized by the main international bodies for certification and approval which have authorized their Trial Laboratory to carry out tests which recognize the conformity of the products with the most severe safety requirements. Theirs is a solid group with a great team spirit. The art of ventilation has been synonymous with Faber since 1955 and continues its journey throughout the world. Just think - they have so far installed more than 20 million units. This is why they are increasing their industrial presence in individual countries with the support of a system of commercial companies - which mean that they can operate in any part of the world. In this way, their participation in or the purchase of other companies in the sector increases - as in the case of the prestigious Roblin. [+]
Faber acts on a local level to influence the global market. The Pro Magnum offers a good value in the professional ventilation category. Top or direct rear venting and three chimney options make the Pro Magnum the most versatile and easy to install Pro hood on the market.
Weight: 0.42 pounds Price: $899.00
Review Electrolux : RH36WC55GS Hood / Electrolux:Electrolux, the Leading European Premium Appliance Brand. Built on a European heritage of innovation, their appliances help you create your home just the way you want it. Explore their sophisticated products, get design tips from their style trendsetters and turn your home into a reflection of you. Electrolux premium appliances have been used in fine homes and restaurants throughout Europe for more than 70 years. With 120 designers at eight design studios in seven countries, Electrolux appliances feature a truly unique design and quality that have set the standard in the appliance industry. Most of all, Electrolux helps you create the kitchen you've always wanted. A place that welcomes family and friends and nourishes the body and soul. Electrolux wall mount chimney hood is made of high-quality premium stainless steel. Classic ventilation hood is constructed of high-quality stainless steel, making it durable and attractive. It features a powerful 4-speed dual centrifugal fan supplying 600 CFM of air movement. [+]
Removes smoke, vapors and smells effectively and more quietly than typical exhaust fans. The dual halogen lights provide ample illumination of the cooking surface below with lights located at 2 different levels. Easy-to-operate electronic controls provide convenient access to all fan, clock and timer settings.
Weight: 0.72 pounds Price: $899.00
Review GE Profile JVB94SHSS 30" Downdraft Ventilation with 500 CFM Internal Blower, Variable Speed Fan and Slide Control: Stainless Steel / GE:GE Consumer and Industrial spans the globe as an industry leader in major appliance, lighting and integrated industrial equipment systems and services. They provide solutions for commercial, industrial and residential use in more than 100 countries which uses innovative technologies and ecomagination. It's a GE initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that help customers and consumers meet pressing environmental challenges to deliver comfort, convenience and electrical protection and control. GE brings imagination to work. The GE Profile JVB94SHSS 30 Telescopic Downdraft System is for use with cooktops and designed for installation flexability. The snorkel design raises to 8 3/4 over the cooktop surface and retracts when it's not in use. It is ideal for island or peninsula cooktop installations.
Weight: 0.6 pounds Price: $989.00
Review Vent-A-Hood Professional Series PRH9230SS Under Cabinet Range Hood with Internal Blower and 2-Level Halogen Lighting: 30 Inch Wide/600 CFM Blower / Vent-A-Hood:PRH9 Professional Series: The Professional Series has a clean, straight-edged design for a commercial style setting. It is available in standard sizes and may also be customized with several options to fit your specific needs, and is available in several finishes. This hood is available with 2-Level Halogen lighting and a SensaSource heat sensor feature which controls the blower speed depending on varying cooktop heat levels. The PRH9-30 comes with a 300 CFM blower. With the Magic Lung the actual blower power is 450 CFM due to the Magic Lung's filterless ventilation system. Read below to learn more about this unique and amazing Vent-A-Hood ventilation system. Vent-A-Hood makes the perfect range hood for today's motion-filled kitchen. They are unmatched at whisking grease and heat-polluted air away from your cooking area. Powerful enough for heavy-duty, professional-style cooking equipment, and proven quieter than any other range hood on the market - so you can pay attention to everything going on around you. The reason for Vent-A-Hood's superior performance and noiseless operation can be attributed to their patented blower technology, aptly named The Magic Lung. [+]
All Vent-A-Hoods are equipped with the Magic Lung blower system, setting them apart from other ventilation hoods. Here's why: Quiet: Turn on a Vent-A-Hood and you'll hear only a faint whisper of air movement, because the Magic Lung system provides the quietest ventilation available. The Magic Lung requires no filters for clean operation, and therefore with a Vent-A-Hood you can forget the noise caused by air-resistance flowing through a traditional hood's filter. Vent-A-Hoods with halogen lights also feature SensaSource. With SensaSource, when the full blower power is not needed, you can lower the blower speed for even quieter operation. Efficient: The powerful Magic Lung blower traps all cooking contaminan.
Weight: 0.5 pounds Price: $989.00
Review DCS DD30SS 30" Downdraft Ventilation System with 600 CFM Internal Blower and Simple One Touch Operation / DCS:DCS was founded in 1989 by the leading appliance engineers and designers in the country. In October 2004, Fisher & Paykel Appliances acquired DCS. Fisher & Paykel, seen as the innovator in the appliance industry, has state of the art manufacturing facilities in New Zealand and Australia. The Fisher & Paykel brand is a household name in Australia and New Zealand, and a premium brand delivering innovative design and technology to over 40 countries worldwide. Today, working from their 300,000+ square foot headquarters and factory in Huntington Beach, California, Fisher & Paykel and DCS continue to redefine the standard for high- end, commercial quality cooking equipment in kitchens and decks around the world. In North America DCS is sold through a network of over 2,500 storefronts and supported by over 1,500 service organizations. Professional chefs need powerful ventilation when cooking. DCS's Vent Hoods and Downdraft system eliminate unwanted grease, smoke and odors instantly, allowing you to get on with the business at hand without worrying about driving your guests out of the kitchen. This means a more enjoyable cooking experience. MFG SKU: DD30.
Weight: 0.5 pounds Price: $999.00
Review Lynx : LOHE 1400 CFM External Blower / Lynx:
Weight: 0.43 pounds Price: $929.00
Review Faber Professional Collection 630003930 Magnum Under Cabinet Canopy Range Hood with 600 CFM Internal Pro Blower, 3 Speed Control, Halogen Lights, Baffle Filters and Convertible to Recirculating: 24 in. Width / Faber:Their insistence on quality, with a capital Q, has meant that they are always ahead. They were amongst the first in the kitchen hood sector to obtain the ISO 9001 certification for their company quality system. Their present aim is to reach nil defects. They wish to guarantee absolutely perfect products for their clients with quality controls during the whole of their planning and manufacturing procedure as well as during their working life in order to trace possible defects and to subsequently eliminate them. Faber's insistence on quality has been recognized by the main international bodies for certification and approval which have authorized their Trial Laboratory to carry out tests which recognize the conformity of the products with the most severe safety requirements. Theirs is a solid group with a great team spirit. The art of ventilation has been synonymous with Faber since 1955 and continues its journey throughout the world. Just think - they have so far installed more than 20 million units. This is why they are increasing their industrial presence in individual countries with the support of a system of commercial companies - which mean that they can operate in any part of the world. In this way, their participation in or the purchase of other companies in the sector increases - as in the case of the prestigious Roblin. [+]
Faber acts on a local level to influence the global market. The Magnum is an excellent replacement hood for your updated pro cooking. Installs easily to the bottom of your cabinet.
Weight: 0.87 pounds Price: $999.00
Review Electrolux RH36PC60GS Designer Island Chimney Hood with 600 CFM Internal Blower, 4 Speed Electronic Control, 4 Halogen Lights and Glass Canopy: 36-Inches / Electrolux:Electrolux, the Leading European Premium Appliance Brand. Built on a European heritage of innovation, their appliances help you create your home just the way you want it. Explore their sophisticated products, get design tips from their style trendsetters and turn your home into a reflection of you. Electrolux premium appliances have been used in fine homes and restaurants throughout Europe for more than 70 years. With 120 designers at eight design studios in seven countries, Electrolux appliances feature a truly unique design and quality that have set the standard in the appliance industry. Most of all, Electrolux helps you create the kitchen you've always wanted. A place that welcomes family and friends and nourishes the body and soul. Electrolux Glass and Stainless Steel Canopy Island Hood. Sophisticated style makes this ventilation unit as attractive as it is functional. Glass canopy hood has sleek curved design, making it a focal point of the kitchen. [+]
It features a powerful 4-speed dual centrifugal fan supplying 600 CFM of air movement. Effectively and quietly removes smoke, vapors and smells from the kitchen. The island cooking surface area is brightly lit by quad halogen lights, paired in groups of two and set at two separate levels. The easy-to-operate electronic controls provide convenient access to all fan, clock and timer settings.
Weight: 0.68 pounds Price: $939.00
Review Dacor Preference Series RV46S 46" Raised Vent with a Blower Option of 600, 1000 or 1600 CFM's, Safety Lockout and Three-Speed Blower Control / Dacor:Design meets functionality with the Dacor commercial-style Raised Vent. Now you can combine the power of Preference/Millennia ranges and cooktops with the efficiency of a downdraft ventilation system. Prepared to rise to the occasion with the touch of a button, this vent removes unwanted smoke and cooking fumes from your kitchen with industrial-quality competence. Push the down button and the vent gently glides out of sight, resting beneath the counter surface when not in use. With two available remote blower options, efficient ventilation power is achieved for the most avid chefs. This model features infinite speed blower control for a wide range of settings, and the filters are removable for easy cleaning.
Weight: 0.24 pounds Price: $919.00
Review Prestige Universal UIM28S2 Custom Hood Insert with Multiple Internal Blower Options, Variable Speed Controls, Mesh Filter and 2 Halogen Lights: 28-Inches and 1,200 CFM / Prestige:Welcome to Prestige, the industry leader in Ventilation Technology and Innovation. Prestige has assembled a team of professionals with over forty years of experience in product design, manufacturing and marketing. This dedicated team has developed a full line of the highest quality, commercial-grade ventilation systems for your home. From the Proline and Pyramid Classic Hoods, to the Power Pack and Hood Liner Inserts to their new Universal Series UIM Insert with blower, Prestige is the first company to offer ventilation solutions designed specifically for professional cooking equipment. Prestige has set a new standard for quiet performance and style in residential range hoods and wood hood inserts. Able to withstand the harshest kitchen environment, Prestige hoods and inserts are powerful enough to remove most heat and grease while operating quiet enough to allow normal conversation. Prestige seamlessly combines flawless form with uncompromising function. Prestige began in 1988 with the first ductless hood designed for use with pro-style product. The success of this hood spurred Prestige to include vent-able hoods with more variations and larger capture area than any competitor in the marketplace. Prestige continues to re-invent ventilation with the addition of the revolutionary Universal Series UIM Insert and the highly customized Pyramid Classic Island Hood. [+]
Prestige: Power, Class, Performance, Elegance! The Universal Series Insert comes with 600 or 1200 CFM Blower. The mesh filter comes as Top Discharge Only. Blowers come pre-installed in unit.
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