How To Choose a Kitchen Exhaust Systems
This article will help you How To Choose a Kitchen Exhaust System that fits your need and budget. In today’s modern homes, many consumers have some form of exhaust or ventilation system to eliminate smoke and odors produced during cooking. Exhaust systems come in various styles, including simple range hoods, downdraft units with external blowers, and over-the-range microwave ovens with built-in venting systems. Regardless of the type or design of the exhaust system, they all operate on the same basic principles and are subject to similar requirements and limitations.
To effectively remove smoke or odor from a room, the system must be connected to a duct that discharges outside the building. Some venting systems can be installed in a so-called re-circulating mode, which filters the air through screens and/or charcoal filters before returning it to the room. While these systems are typically simpler and less expensive to install, they are generally less effective than externally vented systems.
Externally exhausted ventilation systems are the most effective at removing smoke and odors from the kitchen. However, they are typically more challenging and expensive to install correctly. If these units are not installed properly, they can be ineffective and lead to numerous complaints from consumers. The two most common factors that reduce the performance of an externally exhausted system are improper ducting and insufficient fresh air supply.
Failure to follow the recommended type, size, and length of the attached ductwork will significantly affect the ability of the unit to move smoke and odors to the outside. Duct material, number of turns, and overall length of the duct directly impact the capacity of the airflow through the unit. Many installers will use the flexible vinyl “dryer” duct, which is usually inadequate for most external systems. Most external exhaust systems require smooth wall, metal or plastic duct material. If an external exhaust system is properly installed using the recommended type and length of ductwork but does not have a proper incoming air supply, it will not work efficiently. Trying to move air out of a room that is airtight is like trying to breathe in through a straw that is pinched off on the opposite end.
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