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Kitchens should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors

Kitchens should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors

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Example of a range hood that is clearly venting to outside and the ducting is short and direct.

Example of a range hood that is clearly venting to outside and the ducting is short and direct.

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Here are four configuration options for venting a cooktop to the outside: 1) Directly through the exterior wall, 2) Through an eave soffit, 3) Through the roof, and 4) Through a microwave fan that vents through the exterior wall.

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Kitchen Exhaust Retrofit Duct Guide

Guide

Guide describing the retrofit of kitchen exhaust systems, including duct sizing and routing considerations.

Kitchen Exhaust Fans

Guide

Guide describing how to install an efficient kitchen exhaust fan.

Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Ventilation Systems

Information Guide

Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.