Information Center — Exhaust Fans

How Do I Ventilate My Garage?   Answering the question of how to ventilate a garage starts with considering the garage's unique characteristics. This will let you know how much ventilation you need and what must be done to bring it in. That said, one thing is certain, and that is that you'll almost surely need garage ventilation fans. The real question is how many and what type you require. Ventilating Smaller Garages Smaller garages can often be ventilated with just two fans. If you use just one garage exhaust fan, you won't get cross-ventilation. Then, it takes much longer to...

Where Should a Fan be Placed in a Garage?   If you're building or renovating a garage, one of the things you will need to know is where to put the ventilation fans. The answer depends on things like whether the garage is above-ground or below, what the garage is being used for, and where the fans are physically able to go. Here are some things to consider when deciding on the details of your fan installation plan: If the Garage is a Stand-Alone Building Many auto mechanics have stand-alone buildings with all four walls leading directly to the outside. In...

Where Should A Kitchen Exhaust Fan Be Placed? The placement of kitchen exhaust fans can affect both the fan's performance and your home's air quality. An ineffective installation can cause several problems, including a rattling noise, poor air movement, and the dumping of contaminants into other parts of the home. You can improve the operation of a kitchen ducted exhaust fan by installing it in the right place according to the layout of your kitchen and your home. Best locations for kitchen exhaust fans There are different types of kitchen exhaust fans and ventilation systems that can be installed within kitchens...

How Do You Vent A Kitchen Exhaust Fan?   Kitchen exhaust fans are critical for residential and commercial kitchens to remove heat, steam, smoke, and cooking odors. Consider the amount of built-up grease and food particles that would accumulate on appliances, walls, cabinets, and kitchen ceilings if these vapors were not quickly filtered and evacuated. The property owner has a number of choices for exhausting air from kitchens, including a kitchen ducted exhaust fan. Best Exhaust Fan Kitchen Choice The best choice to quickly and efficiently clear kitchen air is with an exhaust fan that is vented to the outdoors air...

How Do You Duct a Kitchen Exhaust Fan? There are two big goals to achieve where possible when thinking about kitchen exhaust venting and ducting: 1) use as short a distance as possible to the outside to maximize airflow out of the kitchen, and 2) keep the path straight as possible to reduce trapping or build-up of grease in the ducting. Most homes tend to vent directly to the side wall and outside, but some one-story homes tend to go straight up towards the roof and out, letting heat rise quickly. In more modern homes the stove and cooking area...