Besides finish and style considerations, hoods also come in a variety of designs that determine how they mount and how they'll look in place. A wall chimney hood has an attached chimney duct above a wide hood canopy. For a ducted system, the ducts connect behind the chimney area, although...
How often you need to have your exhaust fan and duct cleaned depends on you – if you keep your range hood filter clean, your fan and ductwork won’t need cleaning as often. Look for telltale signs on the outside of the house near the vent. Is the area greasy and discolored? If th...
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Phew! Update: We’ve since learned that metal foil tape (sold at hardware stores) is better for taping that duct together than duct tape (regardless of the more fitting name of the latter – haha) so we’ll be retaping that vent with foil tape to keep the seal nice and strong for ...
The ductwork for your range hood significantly impacts how much air flows into your cooking area. You want enough airflow to keep food warm and prevent smoke buildup, but not too little airflow. You'll need to factor in the duct length, shape, and size before determining the best amount...
A big part of the problem when it comes to indoor air pollution caused by cooking is the lack of proper ventilation in kitchens. If you have a range hood with a duct, it is a good idea to always have it on while you are using the stove, as it can mitigate some of thos...
Either running the pipe between the condenser and the air handler exceeds distance limitations (runs that are too long start to cause lubrication difficulties in the compressor), or the amount of duct work and the length of ducts becomes unmanageable. At this point, it's time to think about ...
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Either running the pipe between the condenser and the air handler exceeds distance limitations (runs that are too long start to cause lubrication difficulties in the compressor), or the amount of duct work and the length of ducts becomes unmanageable. At this point, it's time to think about ...