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Do Kitchen Exhaust Fans Work?   A kitchen exhaust fan is an extremely useful and necessary thing to have in any kitchen. Not only is it good for helping to remove unpleasant odors, but it can also help to vent out smoke, indoor pollutants, and keep oil and grime from caking up on the ceiling and other kitchen surfaces. The majority of kitchen fans can be ductless or are connected directly to the ducting or HVAC system. The ductless form of kitchen fan, also known as kitchen wall exhaust fans is built into an outer wall and vents directly from the...

What is the Best Kitchen Exhaust Fan?   Kitchen exhaust fans are highly under-appreciated appliances that every kitchen should have. A kitchen exhaust fan helps clear the air in your kitchen of smoke, fumes, light debris, and grease that can cake up on surfaces. Kitchen fans are usually installed in a wall or directly over the cooking appliances. Astute chefs know that the smells of food coming from the kitchen can be pleasing, but if there are too many strong smells it can make it difficult to make judgments based on smell and taste. For cleaner kitchen surfaces, clearer air, and...

Can Exhaust Fans Cool a Room? Instead of simply blowing air into large industrial or commercial buildings like traditional fans, exhaust fans draw air into the fan and force it outside the room. Nearly all industrial plants rely on powerful exhaust fans to improve their building's air quality and support employee health. Industrial exhaust fans help extract particulates and noxious fumes while also reducing heat and humidity to minimize deterioration of expensive machinery. Exhaust fans used in restaurants, bakeries and other commercial establishments draw out excess heat, fumes and smoke. Depending on their size exhaust fans can provide enough cooling...

What Does an Exhaust Fan Do? From time to time, air in enclosed residential and commercial spaces may become subjected to pollutants and contaminants. Whether a family dinner turned into flames or a factory regularly utilizes chemicals, it’s important to remove these particles from the air with an exhaust fan to ensure individuals are breathing clean, fresh air. This post will cover the specifics of exhaust fans, how they work, benefits, and the different types you may need in your home or commercial space.  Actions Exhaust Fans Complete An exhaust fan specifically works to pull pollutants from a room and...

How Many CFM Do I Need for 1,000 Square Feet? Whether you are purchasing new exhaust fans, ventilation fans, or ceiling fans for your home, office, or commercial space, it is important that you pick the right fan to suit your needs. When you look at the CFM for fans you are considering, make sure the fans’ CFM is rated correctly for the size of your space. In this post, we will help you understand how many CFM you need for a 1000 square foot space. Understand The Volume of the Room The CFM (or Cubic Feet per Minute) indicates...