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range hood glossary
Backdraft Damper A valve (spring-loaded or gravity-operated) installed inside a duct. During range hood operation, the air pressure causes the valve to open, allowing polluted air to be exhausted outs [..]
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blower
The heart of the range hood, the blower is the device that moves air. Sometimes, the terms “fan” and “blower” are used interchangeably; however, fans are designed to operate at lower speeds, whereas b [..]
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btu
Acronym of “British Thermal Unit”, used to measure the heat output of gas-fueled appliances.
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charcoal filter
Cartridge or cassette filled with activated charcoal, used to filter contaminants from the air. Required in ductless range hoods, as it will remove other contaminants after airborne grease has been ab [..]
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cfm
CFM is an acronym for “Cubic Feet per Minute,” which is a measurement of air volume velocity and is used in measuring air flow from vent hoods. It is a rating attributed to fan power.
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ducted
Refers to a range hood installed with a duct (“air pipe”) leading outside the house. Ducted range hoods remove all forms of airborne pollution, and do not require the use of carbon filters. This leads [..]
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external blower
A blower motor unit installed not only outside of the range hood, but outside of the house (in an outdoor-rated enclosure). Placing the blower outside of the house reduces operational noise, but requi [..]
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grease
One of the forms of airborne pollution caused by cooking. Can combine with other substances to create a sticky film on kitchen surfaces, and may damage kitchen cabinetry by attracting mold and fungi g [..]
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grease filter
Cartridge or cassette filled with layers of metal mesh, which traps airborne grease. Grease filters are made from metallic materials (typically, anodized aluminum), and do not need to be replaced. All [..]
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height adjustable
Refers to an island-mount or wall-mount range hood with a vertical chimney whose height can be adjusted to fit various ceiling heights. Does not apply to undercabinet and insert/liner hoods, as they d [..]
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