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Kitchen Ventilation Basics

Clear cooking fumes safely

To keep air clear, use an exterior-vented range hood at proper CFM/sone ratings, run it early/long enough, use lids to reduce smoke, crack windows if needed, and maintain filters/ducts.

Use the Hood

Turn on before cooking; use appropriate fan speed and run after cooking.

Improve Air

Crack windows if no exterior vent; use lids/splatter guards.

Maintain

Clean/replace filters; keep ducts clear; size CFM to stove.

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