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HVAC Tip 4


ON THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME, MAKE SURE THE STOVE VENT IS VENTING AWAY FROM YOUR HVAC UNIT. THE AIR YOU ARE TRYING TO GET RID OF WILL JUST CIRCULATE BACK INTO YOUR HOME.
The air quality of your home is extremely important because it can greatly affect the health of you and your family.  While you may open windows from time to time to let in fresh air and drive out possible contaminants, there is one are you may have overlooked.  The fumes that burn off while you are cooking can be harmful or cause irritation if consistently breathed in.  Chemicals in cooking sprays, ingredients and even food itself can alter during the process of heating up.  The smoky fumes need to be properly ventilated away from you in order to maintain a positive, quality air environment in your home.
Some folks have vented hoods and others use circulating fans to disperse the fumes.  There’s actually pros and cons to both of these ventilation methods but you should do your research before deciding which to install in your kitchen.  If you have a vented hood for your stove, this means that the fumes are being forced through a vent on the exterior of your home to disperse outside.  It is vital that this vent not be placed too close to your HVAC unit or those harmful fumes could circulate back into your home and render your kitchen ventilation completely useless.
Allow space between vents on the exterior of your home and make sure there is a few feet of space around your HVAC unit that is free from obstacles, debris, vents, outdoor equipment or other implements you may store nearby.  If you aren’t sure if your ventilation has been installed properly or if you might have an air quality issue, consult your local HVAC company and have them do a check of your system.
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