
A Comprehensive Guide to Kitchen Extractor Fans
At Extractor Fan World, we understand the importance of good airflow in your kitchen and why having a kitchen extractor fan is vital. In short, it keeps the air clean and manages moisture. This guide provides detailed information on kitchen extractor fans in the UK, covering the types of kitchen extractor fans, building regulations, and installation advice.
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Benefits of Installing a Kitchen Extractor Fan
Improved Air Quality: Extractor fans effectively remove smoke, grease, and cooking odors, ensuring your kitchen air stays fresh. They help eliminate the lingering smell and smoke from frying and other cooking activities.
Humidity Management: Cooking generates steam, which can cause moisture issues like dampness and mold. By venting steam outside, extractor fans help prevent these problems, keeping your kitchen dry and mold-free.
Meeting Regulations: UK building regulations require proper ventilation in kitchens. Installing an extractor fan ensures compliance by providing the necessary air extraction, contributing to a safe and healthy cooking space.
Types of Kitchen Extractor Fans
Wall-Mounted Fans: Perfect for kitchens with walls that face outside, these fans effectively extract air directly outdoors.
Cooker Hoods: Located above the stove, they effectively remove smoke and odors while adding a stylish touch to the kitchen.
Inline Fans: Integrated into the ductwork, they offer powerful and quiet ventilation, ideal for strong airflow needs.
Should You Install a Kitchen Fan?
In short, yes. UK building regulations require proper ventilation in areas where cooking activities occur to remove excess moisture and pollutants. According to UK building regulations: Kitchens must have a mechanical ventilation system unless sufficient natural ventilation is provided.
Extraction Rates Required for a Kitchen
The extraction rate depends on the size of your kitchen and the type of ventilation. Continuous ventilation typically requires lower rates compared to intermittent systems. Ensure your fan meets or exceeds these requirements to comply with regulations.
Intermittent Fans: Should achieve at least 60 l/s. This is easily achieved using most 6" extractor fans. However there are a few 4" options available.
Continuous Fans: Should provide a minimum of 13 l/s to maintain consistent air exchange.
We've included some examples below.
Envirovent SIL150S Silent Six Inch Kitchen Fan
Tornado ST100DMEVHT Silent dMEV Continuous Running Extractor Fan Humidistat & Timer
Envirovent EBBDES-250HM Centrifugal Fan with Humidistat
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Where to and Where Not to Install the Fan
Where to Install: Place the fan close to the cooking area but not directly above it, as grease and steam can damage the fan.
Where Not to Install: Avoid installing near windows or doors where cross-drafts can reduce effectiveness.
Can You Use a 4-Inch Fan?
Yes, but only if it achieves a minimum of 60 l/s such as the Envirovent EBB range. The exception is if you opt for a Continuous running fan such as the Tornado dMEV. These will both tick the boxes for building regulations and ensure the
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