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Do I need an extractor fan in my kitchen UK?
You do not need to have a conventional cooker hood in your kitchen. However, you may need to have some form of extraction in the room to the outside.
Is a kitchen fan necessary?
If you love to cook, you need a kitchen exhaust fan. Also known as a hood fan or a range hood, a kitchen exhaust fan is necessary to remove grease, smoke, and fumes that are present in the air when cooking in your oven or on your stovetop.
Do you need an extractor fan in a downstairs toilet?
Under UK rules, you need to have either an extractor fan that can remove 15 litres of moisture from the air per minute or a window which can be opened more than 15 degrees. However, we say, why not both? If you can fit the two, we recommend giving your new bathroom as much ventilation as you can throw after it.
Do you need an extractor fan above a hob?
An extractor hood is not a requirement, However it is a good way of eliminating smoke and steam when the hob is in use therefore reducing other problems in the future. Steam in particular obviously creates a very damp environment which over time can reduce the lifespan of kitchen units and worktops.
Which exhaust fan is best for kitchen metal or plastic?
For a typical Indian kitchen, a fan with metal blades is the best option because you can clean it easily. A 12-inch exhaust fan is suitable for a kitchen that is 10x9x8 cubic feet. For bathrooms and toilets, exhaust fans with plastic blades are the best option because such blades do not rust.
Can a vented extractor fan be installed in a kitchen?
Vented extractor fan. Vented extraction fans or hoods are very common in kitchens across the UK. These extract the stale and moisture-filled air out of your kitchen through ducting in the wall. So, these do require a hole to be drilled in the wall. These can be installed by yourself if you have a bit of DIY knowledge.
Do you have to have an air extractor in a kitchen?
Building inspector is correct unfortunately. 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.
How does an extractor fan work in a cooker?
It can either be sent outside (extraction hood) or it can be pumped through a filter and recirculated back into the kitchen (recirculation hood). Below is a bit more of an in-depth explanation of the two: These cooker hoods simply send the air outside through ducting; they do not filter or process it in any way.
Do you need to drill a hole in the wall for an extractor fan?
Vented extraction fans or hoods are very common in kitchens across the UK. These extract the stale and moisture-filled air out of your kitchen through ducting in the wall. So, these do require a hole to be drilled in the wall. These can be installed by yourself if you have a bit of DIY knowledge.