The Importance of Kitchen Ventilation

As homes today get larger and larger, we also find that we have much larger kitchens. Many of these giant homes have professional grade kitchen appliances which can have a significant effect on your homes indoor air quality if you do not have proper ventilation. Sure, your home may be filled with comforting cooking smells but it is almost certain that these smells are not healthy. When you cook moisture, gas, grease, and smoke are released into the air and then settle on furniture, cabinets, window sills, and paint. These fumes are destructive to your home furnishings as well as air quality.

Your grandmother's kitchen is probably drafty enough to supply enough ventilation for the kitchen, but in today's larger, more tightly sealed homes ventilation can be an issue. Because we now build our homes to be energy efficient it is important that we take the time to install proper kitchen ventilation to keep the indoor air quality at its optimal best. Not only are cooking smells damaging to your home, but the gas range and oven also release carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is an invisible gas that is produced by burning gas on your stovetop or in the oven, and it can be fatal if not properly ventilated.

As our homes get larger, kitchens are fast becoming the place to entertain in the home. From Sunday brunch with friends to dinner with the kids, the kitchen is one of the most popular places in the home. Learn about picking out the best ventilation for your kitchen, making sure to get what you need and want, as well as how to control humidity and moisture, and protecting your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide.