A range hood, also commonly known as a vent hood or exhaust hood, is a fan enclosed in a chimney/ canopy that is installed directly above your stove or cook top.
A range hood is almost as important as the stove itself when it comes to cooking. This is because it removes gasses, odors, heat, steam, and grease that develops when you cook your favorite meals or bake cookies for the family.
Here's what happens when you don't use the fan on your range hood:
The Air in Your Kitchen Starts to Become Toxic
Did you know that a range hood helps remove the toxic pollutants and gases that overpower your kitchen when you cook? When you make a meal on the stove, smoke, steam, and grease is inevitable. These have a harmful effect if they are constantly inhaled. This is why sometimes you start coughing in the kitchen.
When you don't use the fan on your range hood, it can't suck out these particles and the air in your home remains toxic. This causes an increase in the growth of bacteria, germs, and mold. Furthermore, the amount of carbon monoxide may also start to rise. The insufficient ventilation will cause this toxic gas to become deadly.
Your Home Will Feel Unbearably Hot
Whether heat is being produced from your stove or from your food, the fan in your range hood will suck it away so that you don't feel a burning sensation on your face from the heat.
The built-in feature of a range hood fan allows it to take away excess heat. Along with the smoke and airborne toxins, the heat in your kitchen will also start to rise. This will make it uncomfortable for you and will become a hurdle when you go to make your evening tea or prepare your dinner.
The Inside of Your Range Hood Will Become Dirty
If you have a range hood but you don't use the fan, eventually the range hood will start to rust. It will start to look dirty, the color inside will fade, and you'll find yourself face to face with a range hood that looks centuries old.
Not just that, it will also be loaded with grease. While it is normal for your range hood to have particles of grease as it is right above the stove, eventually the fan inside will be loaded with grease and bacteria. When you eventually switch it on, it might not function properly and the components inside might also get jammed.
What to Do Now?
If you haven't used the fan in your range hood for a while now, you don't need to worry. Grease Cleaners, a kitchen exhaust cleaning company, ensures a highly personalized service to make sure that you are left satisfied. We will clean the fan within no time and you can avail all the benefits of a range hood. Contact us today!
For further usage, make sure to get the fan in your range hood cleaned every six months as grease, dirt, and moisture tends to stick to it.