There was a time in the recent past when an exhaust fan was only found in the most exclusive kitchens. Today you will find a version of the extractor fan in most kitchens around the world, but especially in kitchens in the UK and US.
When most people think of choosing an extractor fan for their kitchen, all they really consider is the color of the housing panel and whether it will match your kitchen décor. There is much more to an exhaust fan than the panel that traps the fumes and directs them to the exhaust port.
You can buy these exhaust vents that have ducts that carry heat and odors out of your home, and you can buy the version that will filter the air you take in, remove offending particles, and send it back to you. This second type of extractor fan uses activated carbon filters to clean the air before allowing it to return to your kitchen.
When you buy the variety that has a duct system that carries heat, odor, grease particles, and combustible particles to the outside, you don’t have to worry about changing filters. These items are fairly maintenance free unless you buy one that has ducts and filters. The ducts have to connect to the hood and go directly to the outside, so their location is usually on an outside wall of the room. Most of the apartments have the filtered version because they do not always have the possibility to install the ducts so that they extend to the outside. The ducts can be placed in the ceiling above the hood, as well as in the wall behind the hood. Some of you may be familiar with the old-fashioned way that had a chain pulled to open a fan that was installed directly behind the cooktop.
When you choose the variety that uses activated carbon filters to clean the air that passes through it, you will have to maintain those filters and change them periodically. They are not difficult to change and they are not expensive, but it is another thing you must remember to maintain.
You can buy these vented hoods to place over your stove that have light fixtures included. The light allows you to have better light on your cooking surface after installing the appliance. Without an included lamp, the hood will block some of the light that would normally be thrown onto the surface of the range.
When shopping for these items, you will need to decide how much you are willing to spend on them before you go. Next, try to decide which features are the most important to you. If you think you can’t live with a leaked version, you may need to change your mind about some of the other features to find an item that falls within the price range you’ve set. You also want to check what electrical connections need to be made to install the appliance.
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