Why Your Rangehood Sounds Loud — and What’s Really Causing It


The Low profile vent in the image is our new DV350LP Hi flow rangehood vent and the other is a common generic outdated restrictive vent.

If your rangehood sounds loud but doesn’t seem to pull much air, the motor usually isn’t the problem — it’s the venting system.

Most Australian homes are fitted with cheap, restrictive vents that block airflow. When air can’t escape easily, your fan has to work harder, creating that loud humming or roaring noise while still leaving cooking smells hanging around.

Common Causes of Poor Rangehood Performance

  • Restrictive outdated vents that choke airflow
  • Retro fitted ember mesh that reduce suction
  • Cheap generic rubber boot and fittings that leak or vibrate
  • Grease-trapping vent designs that stain ceilings and reduce performance

The Difference a Proper Vent Makes

The low-profile vent shown in the image is our DV350LP Hi-Flow Rangehood Roof Vent — designed for quiet, efficient airflow.

Dragon Vents Hi-Flow Roof, Wall, and Eaves Vents are:

  • Tested for airflow and performance
  • Bushfire-rated (BAL 12.5–40)
  • Weatherproof and vermin-proof
  • Can de installed under solar panels

    The result?

    ✅ Less noise

    ✅ Better suction

    ✅ No more lingering cooking smells

Your rangehood works best when it can breathe freely — and that starts with a Dragon Vents Hi-Flow system.

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Designed and manufactured in Australia.

New Rangehood Roof venting Kit:

Efficient all in one rangehood roof venting kit designed for Installers and builders. Includes Ducting, Silicone, and fixings. Fast, simple, and secure installation. Triple protection against water leaks. Compatible with all 150mm rangehood brands. Suitable for roof angles above 12 degrees.
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"Perth-basedDragon Vents Australia provides high-performance vents designed for Australian homes, featuring exceptional airflow, energy efficiency, and durability in challenging environments."

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Dragon Vent work with my rangehood?

The Dragon Vent venting range will work with all 150mm outlet rangehoods.  If you have a 120, 195 or 200

How does the dragon vent make my rangehood less noisy?

The Dragon Vent will reduce the noise of your rangehood by increasing the flow rate which will then lower back pressure and restriction on the motor resulting in less motor noise.

What about flies and insects getting into my rangehood?

Flies and insects getting inside rangehoods are a major issue in Australia.  They commonly enter the home via standard mushroom style roof flumes that are open and don’t have the right (or any) ember mesh / pest guards in place.

The Dragon Vents venting range all come with enclosed mesh stopping any flies or vermin getting inside the system and are designed to stop ember intrusion during a bushfire.

What colours do they come in?

The standard Dragon Vent range for tin roofs comes in main Colorbond colours (Surf Mist, Monument, Shale Grey ,Woodland grey , Dover White & Zincalume & Dover white.

Have some other questions or interested in stocking Dragon Vent products? Get in touch with our team today.

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