RANGE HOOD VENTING
Residential, gormet kitchens & professional kitchens
The ducting system is the most important part while you are installing your kitchen’s ventilation hood. It is actually the enclosed space above your cooker hood unit whose main function is to collect smoke, fumes, and steam produced during the whole cooking process. It also helps in capturing every harmful air particle that may also be produced while you cook. After having the air, it vents them outside, thus improving the air quality and circulation in the kitchen.
You should always make sure that you install the proper kitchen vent hood to have the best functionality and benefits. The correct installation process allows for the appropriate collection of smoke, fumes, and steam from the kitchen this will leave the kitchen with higher air quality.
When installing range hood vent ductwork, you need to have a room to run it from your vent hood to the outside. The method of installation depends on the type of the ducts you have. Depending on the type of exhaust hood, your ducts can run vertically as well as horizontally.
Ventilated Vs Non-ventilated hoods:
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Ventilated hoods remove the irritants entirely from your kitchen and from your home. It is best to duct the hood outside the building, if possible. Ducted hoods, typically used in commercial kitchens or homes, with broader ranges, tend to produce more smoke, fumes or dirty air. In restaurants and commercial kitchen ventilation systems, upblast exhaust fans are particularly helpful in getting rid of everything from stale air, cooking odors, and excessive moisture or heat to harmful smoke particulates and grease laden vapors.
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The use of non-ventilated hoods is a viable option when the outside ventilation is not an option. This is obviously not the best way to clear the air, but it works well if the air cannot be fully extracted and the makeup air takes the place of the air inside. In order to ensure the hood works well, it is important to substitute recirculating filters every few months.
Size:
The standard width of a kitchen hood is 30 inches (matching the width of a standard range), though wall-mounted and the suspended models are available for your respective customized designs.
There are many things to consider before installing range hood vent ductwork. Contact the experts at A&O Heating & Air Conditioning for professional help in order to get the most efficient range hood venting for your specific needs and kitchen design.
