Wall Mount Kitchen Ventilation Fan


As the name implies, wall mount kitchen ventilation fan is the type of exhaust device that is installed on the exterior walls of the kitchen. It is not connected in the duct system and stale and humid air is collected and released by the device directly into the external environment.

Wall mount kitchen ventilation fan is one of the most preferred mechanical devices for the collection and removal of fumes, heat and excess moisture from the kitchen. When it is used in conjunction with the intake louvers, this ventilation system can also draw and introduce fresh air to the kitchen and maintain an efficient air flow within the interior living space. It is also an important fixture in commercial or industrial kitchens as it ensures efficient and optimum removal of hot air and delivery of fresh air in the work station. 

The size of the wall mount kitchen ventilation fan for your home or business establishment is determined by the following variables:

  • Total volume of the work place
  • Levels of moisture and cooking fumes or vapors
  • Level of activity within the kitchen or workstation

CFM Requirement of Wall Mount Kitchen Ventilation Fan

You should start selecting the appropriate wall mount kitchen ventilation fan for your home or business by computing the CFM requirement, which is a measurement that defines the airflow in the kitchen or workstation within a specified time frame. Under the most severe conditions, you must choose the ventilation fan with the lowest CFM, and for mild to moderate condition, you will have to choose the midrange exhaust device. You may have to go for the higher CFM rating if your home is located in a place where cool climate prevails.

Installing a Wall Mount Kitchen Ventilation Fan

Proper installment of the kitchen ventilation is as essential as finding one with the right power. In addition to this, an improperly installed wall mount kitchen ventilation fan will not be able to deliver optimum results, notwithstanding how powerful the mechanical device is. In fact, a ventilation fan that is improperly vented can become a potential fire hazard. You must also determine the right size of the ducts as you will not be able to properly ventilate your kitchen if you are using ducts for your exhaust system that are too small.

Makeup Air and Kitchen Ventilation System

Another important consideration in the selection of the right wall mount kitchen ventilation fan is the delivery of adequate makeup air. As the mechanical device sucks up the stale and humid air out of your kitchen, it has to be replaced by fresh air. This replacement air should be introduced into the kitchen through the air inlet which is part of the ventilation system.

If there is not enough air that is introduced into the kitchen through the makeup inlet, then air will be drawn from other sources such as the furnace vent, water heater vent or chimney. This condition is extremely dangerous as these can be a potential source of carbon monoxide.

 

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