Manufacturer | Imperial Manufacturing |
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Part Number | VT0500 |
Item Weight | 3.39 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 3 x 3 inches |
Item model number | VT0500 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 3-1/4"x10" |
Color | White |
Style | Old Version |
Finish | Painted |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Sound Level | 64 dB |
Special Features | Energy Efficient |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Imperial 3-1/4" x 10" R2 Premium Range Exhaust Hood, White, VT0500
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Brand | Imperial |
Color | White |
Special Feature | Energy Efficient |
Finish Type | Painted |
Material | Alloy Steel |
About this item
- For range hood venting
- Energy efficient air-tight contruction
- Weighted damper prevents back-draft and heat loss
- Durable galvanized steel contruction
- Easy to install
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From the manufacturer
Clothes Dryer Safety Tips
Possible Solutions:
- Clean the dryer vent pipe of lint and debris. Most of the lint or debris built-up will be at the end of the duct connections. Imperial brushes can be used to clean these areas.
- If the duct system or vent hood is damaged, replace them.
- If the connections are loose, adjust them.
- If your problem has not been solved, get your dryer checked by a professional.
If you have one or more of these problems:
- My laundry room seems hotter and more humid than usual.
- My clothes take an unusually long time to dry.
- My clothes are hotter than usual at the end of a drying cycle.
- The damper on my outside exhaust vent hood does not open fully when the dryer is operating.
- The outside of my dryer seems unusually hot.
Actions to take:
- Unplug the dryer, if you have a gas dryer, shut off the gas.
- Inspect your duct system for air leaking, blockage and/or damage.
- Inspect your vent hood from the exterior of your home for damage or blockage.
Dryer Installation Do's
- Exhaust vent hood must be installed at least 12" from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust air.
- Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust vent hood.
- The exhaust vent hood should cap the vent system to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home.
- Before connecting replacement duct to the exhaust outlet of an existing dryer, make sure the exhaust port is clean and the exhaust vent hood is not plugged with lint.
- Provide an access to the exhaust system, especially at turns and joints, so system can be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
- Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Designed for: | Maximum airflow | Maximum Airflow | Maximum Airflow |
Ideal for: | Dryer Venting | Bath Fan or Range Hood | Range Hood |
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ASIN | B002FB65JW |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #403 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances) #72 in Range Hoods |
Date First Available | July 13, 2009 |
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Imperial 3-1/4" x 10" R2 Premium Range Exhaust Hood, White, VT0500
From the Manufacturer
Imperial Manufacturing is a family-owned company that was founded in 1979. Viewed as a world class manufacturer of more than 7,000 heating, air conditioning, ventilation and building products for residential and light commercial applications, with manufacturing and warehouse space across North America. Imperial Manufacturing is acknowledged as an innovator in the design and production of indoor air quality equipment for the North American heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.
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Customers like the quality, appearance and performance of the vent hood. They mention that it's well made, has a very strong joint and that it should last for the duration. They appreciate ease of installation, seal, and opening. That said, opinions are mixed on fit.
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Customers are happy with the quality of the vent hood. They say it's well-made, has a very strong joint, and superior in design and construction. Some say it has petty good quality and value, and should last for the duration. Overall, most are satisfied with the product and recommend it to others.
"...This exhaust cap is a premium product, there is nothing cheap about...." Read more
"TL;DR:This is hands down the best exhaust vent you can buy (especially over what’s available in the big box stores)...." Read more
"This thing is really well made. Heavy metal with good fabrication. It is nice when you order something and it is NOT a piece of junk!..." Read more
"How impressive can a vent really be? But this actually was. Well built, good tolerances, nice seal...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the vent hood. They mention that it looks good, is well designed, and has a nice finish. They also appreciate the white powdercoating and the good layer of paint on the head. Customers are also impresseded with the damper design, saying that it's well balanced and well-tuned.
"...The painted surface on the head has a good layer of paint on it and isn't easily scratched, it's was probably primed before being painted...." Read more
"...to it so it firmly shuts when the hood stops blowing.it looks good on the outside of the house as well, I just put some while caulk around it and it..." Read more
"...Literally blows them out of the water. It’s very attractive on the outside of the house and the white color is nice." Read more
"Looks great" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the vent hood. They mention that it works well, is well made, and functions well. The flapper works really well, and the rubber gasket seals tight when not in use. The vent system works extremely well, has a weighted damper, and is excellent for most applications. It also works great for retro jobs and is much better than most.
"I'm about to finally get this installed. It is well made and should do well...." Read more
"...The vent has a weighted damper that works quite well. The inside if the vent is caulked where the duct meets the vent...." Read more
"Built like a tank, worked perfect to connect to the back exhaust of my microwave, through the wall...." Read more
"...This vent system works extremely well, and the damper closes tightly. No issues. Very pleased." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the vent hood. They mention that it is a great vent considering the price. Some say that the vent is sturdy and well-made, but some customers also mention that the quality is much cheaper. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...All in all, great vent considering the price but I wish they also came in shorter lengths." Read more
"...Good buy." Read more
"...vent and I’m glad I came across it on amazon, absolutely worth spending a few extra dollars and getting a quality product." Read more
"What an incredible value for $35. Our house had the standard style big box store hood on the north elevation which is exposed to quite a bit of wind...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the vent hood. They mention that it's simple and easy to install. Some say that the vent does not need to be altered.
"This vent is simple and thin. However, I had to trim off about 5 inches which was a pain even with decent tin snips...." Read more
"...It was straightforward to install, with one exception. My arm was not thin enough to get through the shroud bend with the flap...." Read more
"Pretty good quality and value. Was easy to install. Thumbs up for this one" Read more
"It was not hard to install. I removed the microwave, and swapped the fan around. I cut a hole though the wall, and installed the vent...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the seal of the vent hood. They mention that it is excellent, has a substantial sealing flap, and does a good job of sealing off back drafts. The product is well built, has an airtight seal, and the flap moves smoothly and quietly. Some customers also mention that the seams are caulked well, while others are not.
"...Take the time to do it right and you’ll have a great, leak-free experience with this wall vent for the lifetime of the house..." Read more
"...But this actually was. Well built, good tolerances, nice seal...." Read more
"...It's sealed extremely well, I could see no light leakage around the seal.Only complaint? Theres only 1 color. White...." Read more
"Great! Finally, a quality, airtight kitchen vent!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the opening of the vent hood. They mention that it closes well, tightly, and with no return spring. The weighted door prevents ingress of wind and opens adequately to allow passage of cooking. They also appreciate the proper gravity closing flapper that can be weight adjusted.
"...The damper inside is also well balanced and opens easy with a little draft, and closes snug when there is no air flow...." Read more
"...so far, it has a decent amount of weight to it so it firmly shuts when the hood stops blowing.it looks good on the outside of the house as well, I..." Read more
"...the other hand, is much more solidly built, and since the damper is held closed by gravity, there's no possibility of it hanging open and letting..." Read more
"...This vent system works extremely well, and the damper closes tightly. No issues. Very pleased." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the vent hood. Some mention that it fits perfectly, while others say that it didn't fit. The size was not fully disclosed and the vent was too long.
"...is also well balanced and opens easy with a little draft, and closes snug when there is no air flow...." Read more
"...The duct size is correct but the inside corner attachments of the sheet metal are in the way...." Read more
"...folded twice which makes the seam too thick to where it would not fit the hood flange. I had to cut some of that fold away to make it fit the flange." Read more
"...The metal extension fits perfectly over the hood tail with no adapting necessary...." Read more
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This is hands down the best exhaust vent you can buy (especially over what’s available in the big box stores). The sheet metal is a thicker gauge than most vents and the weather stripping with weighted vent door makes this very good product. I highly recommend, if installing on vinyl siding, that you take the time to install it behind the siding. It will last for the lifetime of the house, (probably) maintenance free.
Install notes (doesn’t include any instructions for the microwave - consult your manufacturer’s instructions):
As others have decided to do, I installed this exhaust vent behind my siding. Overall, to complete the project, it added a day’s worth of work and $50 for tools & supplies.
Check out the HouseImprovements YouTube channel for any questions on removing siding, cutting siding or installing j-channel. Note that this project doesn’t require window lap drip trim.
1. Materials: Tyvek (housewrap) seal tape, Malco SRT2 siding removal tool, 1 1/2” roofing nails, 1/2” or 5/8” white vinyl J-channel (depending on your siding thickness, 1 1/2” wood or sheet metal screws.
2. Tools: tape measure, hammer, razor blade, keyhole (manual) or reciprocating saw, extra long drill bit, speed square, pencil, aviator/sheet metal snips, 6” and 2’ carpenter’s level.
3. Per your manufacturer’s instructions, mark out the interior dryall per the specifications. Designate the exact center of the rectangle once drawn.
4. Drill a hole through the exact center of interior rectangle with extra long drill bit, taking care to keep the drill level and plumb.
5. Remove exterior vinyl siding with SRT2 tool, as needed (3 rows, total: row with hole, above and below.
6. Cut out the designated interior rectangle drywall, remove excess insulation, and install the microwave with wall vent adapter per manufacture specifications.
7. Measure a rectangle on the exterior housewrap exactly 3.5” x 10.25” (1/4” tolerance above exact measurements), based off the exterior drill hole.
8. Cut the Tyvek/housewrap per the exterior measurement above and cut out the measured rectangle with saw.
9. Measure depth of exterior hole in wall to the base of the microwave wall adapter (not the lip of the adapter, but the edge that touches the back of the he microwave ).
10. Reduce (cut) the exhaust vent shaft to the exact measurement as above with aviator/sheet metal snips.
11. Insert wall vent into exterior hole, carefully guiding the shaft onto the microwave adapter. When set correctly, you’ll feel it lay freely and the back of the trim of the vent will lay flush with the wall. Secure with sheet metal/wood screws.
11a. You can verify the adapter seated itself into the vent shaft by taking a photo with your phone inside the vent, with flash on, as shown in the attached photo.
12. Tape the trim of the vent, covering the screws, with housewrap seal tape, starting with the bottom, then the sides, then the top. Conservatively overlap all edges with each previous piece of tape (as shown in the attached photo).
13. Cut and attach J-channel to all sides of the vent trim, covering the trim completely (including screws).
14. Tape the top j-channel piece, covering the screws. Build up additional tape layers by two, for a total of three taped rows.
14. Trim siding as needed and reinstall.
15. Turn on microwave exhaust fan to verify functionality.
Overall experience:
Honestly, do yourself a favor and don’t cheap out. There’s a reason you’re looking for this vent - you recognize the problem with cheap, readily available materials at the big box stores. Take the time to do it right and you’ll have a great, leak-free experience with this wall vent for the lifetime of the house (or at least the microwave). Hopefully you’ll even have your wife say “Wow, that looks like it was always there!”.
I will update this review after I have a chance to test its functionality and durability
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2019
This is hands down the best exhaust vent you can buy (especially over what’s available in the big box stores). The sheet metal is a thicker gauge than most vents and the weather stripping with weighted vent door makes this very good product. I highly recommend, if installing on vinyl siding, that you take the time to install it behind the siding. It will last for the lifetime of the house, (probably) maintenance free.
Install notes (doesn’t include any instructions for the microwave - consult your manufacturer’s instructions):
As others have decided to do, I installed this exhaust vent behind my siding. Overall, to complete the project, it added a day’s worth of work and $50 for tools & supplies.
Check out the HouseImprovements YouTube channel for any questions on removing siding, cutting siding or installing j-channel. Note that this project doesn’t require window lap drip trim.
1. Materials: Tyvek (housewrap) seal tape, Malco SRT2 siding removal tool, 1 1/2” roofing nails, 1/2” or 5/8” white vinyl J-channel (depending on your siding thickness, 1 1/2” wood or sheet metal screws.
2. Tools: tape measure, hammer, razor blade, keyhole (manual) or reciprocating saw, extra long drill bit, speed square, pencil, aviator/sheet metal snips, 6” and 2’ carpenter’s level.
3. Per your manufacturer’s instructions, mark out the interior dryall per the specifications. Designate the exact center of the rectangle once drawn.
4. Drill a hole through the exact center of interior rectangle with extra long drill bit, taking care to keep the drill level and plumb.
5. Remove exterior vinyl siding with SRT2 tool, as needed (3 rows, total: row with hole, above and below.
6. Cut out the designated interior rectangle drywall, remove excess insulation, and install the microwave with wall vent adapter per manufacture specifications.
7. Measure a rectangle on the exterior housewrap exactly 3.5” x 10.25” (1/4” tolerance above exact measurements), based off the exterior drill hole.
8. Cut the Tyvek/housewrap per the exterior measurement above and cut out the measured rectangle with saw.
9. Measure depth of exterior hole in wall to the base of the microwave wall adapter (not the lip of the adapter, but the edge that touches the back of the he microwave ).
10. Reduce (cut) the exhaust vent shaft to the exact measurement as above with aviator/sheet metal snips.
11. Insert wall vent into exterior hole, carefully guiding the shaft onto the microwave adapter. When set correctly, you’ll feel it lay freely and the back of the trim of the vent will lay flush with the wall. Secure with sheet metal/wood screws.
11a. You can verify the adapter seated itself into the vent shaft by taking a photo with your phone inside the vent, with flash on, as shown in the attached photo.
12. Tape the trim of the vent, covering the screws, with housewrap seal tape, starting with the bottom, then the sides, then the top. Conservatively overlap all edges with each previous piece of tape (as shown in the attached photo).
13. Cut and attach J-channel to all sides of the vent trim, covering the trim completely (including screws).
14. Tape the top j-channel piece, covering the screws. Build up additional tape layers by two, for a total of three taped rows.
14. Trim siding as needed and reinstall.
15. Turn on microwave exhaust fan to verify functionality.
Overall experience:
Honestly, do yourself a favor and don’t cheap out. There’s a reason you’re looking for this vent - you recognize the problem with cheap, readily available materials at the big box stores. Take the time to do it right and you’ll have a great, leak-free experience with this wall vent for the lifetime of the house (or at least the microwave). Hopefully you’ll even have your wife say “Wow, that looks like it was always there!”.
I will update this review after I have a chance to test its functionality and durability