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August 31, 2006
Kitchen ventilation problem, expert needed
I recently tried to install a range hood in my kitchen because the fan is broken and there is no air circulation. It appears that the pipe to the roof has been covered over by roofers, preventing me from installing any type of ventilation device. I am looking for recommemmdations for a roofer in inexpensive engineer to come over and give and expert opinion about how to fix the matter. I have gotten quotes in the $1000 range which is more than I want to spend to give a recommendation to the co-op board. It appears that at least 3 other units in the house have the same problem. Has anyone else had this issue with no ventilation? Is this a larger housing violation that the co-op needs to fix? Thanks.
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Our range hood in our co-op doesn't go to the roof either. Not all range hoods are designed to do so; some just filter the air and kick it back into the room.
Posted by: kittyn at September 1, 2006 7:10 PM
Yes that is what i did. Went to Sears and got a range hood with a nice powerful fan. You have th remember to clean and or change the filters regularly if you cook a lot but it did the trick.
Posted by: Anonymous at September 2, 2006 3:31 AM
Believe me, as already suggested a ventless range hood is MUCH better when you consider the possibility of leaks later on.
I think about half the range hoods available at your local home improvement warehouse don't require a vent pipe.
-Tony
Posted by: Tony Maro at September 5, 2006 3:00 PM
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