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vent-a-hood ars duct-free range hood

14 years ago

Does anyone have any experience with this new product? I'm in the process of renovating the kitchen of my condo in Brooklyn -- and absolutely no exterior venting is allowed. I understand that recirculating hoods don't really work. The Vent-a-Hood corp. just introduced this new range hood early this year, which it says actually works to remove grease and clean the air. The hood is expensive -- and I can't find any reviews. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of this product?

Thanks.

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wa8b
14 years ago
This is such a new product, you're probably not going to find much of anyone with any experience. Even the Vent-A-Hood website doesn't have much information yet.

The product is attracting some attention in the trade press, but most of that is from the Vent-A-Hood PR Department

You can see a Vent-A-Hood video on the product on YouTube. See the link below. From the video, the design seems plausible, and perhaps more effective than competing products...but it does look complicated, and looks as though you'll need to buy and replace filters, which probably aren't cheap.

Here is a link that might be useful: Vent-A-Hood ARS
vestqueen
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks. I've contacted Vent-a-hood so I can find a retailer in my area. I'd like to go check the hood out. I'm sure you are correct on the filters. The problem is that even if I'm convinced it will work -- I may not be up for the 2k price tag.
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Berbel extractor hood has the best recirculating technology but currently only available in Germany and UK. In conventional hoods grease is absorbed in filters. Grease particles clog the pores of the filter, and hood performance is reduced in increasing proportions. With the berbel principle grease is accelerated out of the air by centrifugal force, and is effectively separated at two points. The interior of the fan box remains virtually free of grease particles. There are no consequential costs, no unpleasant odors, no vermin, and there is no fire hazard. With berbel the unit can be cleaned with just one wipe, as easy as cleaning a Ceran hob. The stainless steel tray is made of the highest quality stainless steel and thus is dishwasher safe. http://www.berbel.de/int/index.php?id=300351 http://www.berbel.de/int/index.php?id=10
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sadiebrooklyn
13 years ago
vestqueen it looks like I am in the same boat as yourself (in brooklyn, unable to vent) and am interested in hearing about what you learned about the Vent-a-hood ARS hood-

if you can share any info you got I'd appreciate it!

thanks

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