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Are extractor fans necessary?
In short – yes, you do need an extractor hood. Since April 2006, building regulations state that extract ventilation must be fitted in a kitchen which has been built from that date onwards. A kitchen will not meet these regulations if the hood only filters the air and recirculates it around the kitchen.
Do you need an extractor fan in a kitchen UK?
Any new kitchen, bathroom (or shower room), utility room or toilet should be provided with a means of extract ventilation to reduce condensation and remove smells. If there is no existing ventilation system, you need not provide one (though you can if you wish).
Is it a legal requirement to have an extractor fan in kitchen?
Building regulations that came into force in April 2006 state that, extract ventilation must be fitted in kitchens built from that date. A kitchen will meet the regulations if the air is extracted externally but wont if it just recirculates air arouynd the kitchen. there are usually ways to hide or conceal ducting.
Is an extractor fan a legal requirement in a kitchen?
Do you need an extractor fan on an AGA stove?
No extractor fan was needed, as cooking smells from the ovens went straight out that flue. (One learning curving that some cooks noted was that this made it harder to know when food in it was cooked by the smell.) Newer model AGAs no longer need to be specially installed, or require flues.
Can you use an AGA cooker with an extractor?
One thing you can guarantee is that with both an AGA cooker and an AGA extractor you can be sure your AGA set up will not only steal the spotlight in your kitchen but offer an incredible cooker set up that you’ll never look back from.
Is there an external fan on an AGA 7?
The latest AGA 7 Series models (and the Total Control and Dual Control AGAs the 7 Series replaced) are as-standard ‘Room Vented’ but as an optional extra can be specified (where feasible) with the ‘external vent’ kit (a 28mm copper pipe and external fan box).
Is the AGA 7 Series oven room vented?
The AGA 7 Series, Total Control and Dual Control AGAs come as standard with ‘room vented’ ovens but can be specified (if the positioning of the cooker allows) with the external oven ventilation pipe system. (It’s recommended to have an extractor fan above these to take the cooking smells to outside.)