Is It Worth Having an Extractor Fan in a Kitchen?

Absolutely, an extractor fan, whether you opt for the larger cooker hood, the smaller extractor fan, or both, is not only worth having in your kitchen, but a necessity. We believe it is necessary simply because of how easily mould can develop in a kitchen.

Extractor fans quickly cut down the time needed to remove humidity from a room, as well as leave you feeling a lot more comfortable than you would be if you always had to open windows to extract air.

That being said, opening a window whilst using an extractor fan only boosts its effectiveness, meaning the humidity, smells, smoke, or steam in your kitchen, will be gone much quicker.

What happens if I don’t have an extractor fan in my kitchen?

• Smells can linger for a longer amount of time.
• You are likely to develop mould in your kitchen.
• Steam and smoke are harder to remove from your kitchen.
• If you have no ventilation at all, you could be breaking the law.
• You may be inflicting future repair costs on yourself by neglecting the processes required to prevent mould.

Which is the best kind of extractor fan for my kitchen?

A cooker hood is suitable for someone who cooks often, although they are large and powerful, depending on the model you have, it can run up your electricity bill.

A kitchen extractor fan is smaller, meaning it will take longer to extract the same amount as the cooker hood, but some extractor fans have automatic settings, meaning you don’t have to guess when to put it on.

If you really want the maximum benefits provided by kitchen ventilation, opting for both a cooker hood and a kitchen extractor fan is the most appropriate option.

Does an extractor fan kill mould in the kitchen?

No. We must clarify that ventilation prevents mould, it does not destroy it.

If you want to get rid of mould permanently, you should use a mould surface cleaner, followed by an anti-mould paint. Anti-mould paint has fungicidal properties that prevent mould from growing on that surface for years.

It has the potential to remove the mould permanently, but that is only possible if the cause of the mould is addressed.

Mould and its dangers

Mould will affect your health, especially if you have underlying health conditions, a mould allergy, or a weak immune system. There are many ways mould can impact your health. Common symptoms include…

• A rash.
• A cough/sneezing.
• Red, sometimes swollen skin.
• Watery eyes.
• A runny nose.
• A sore throat.

Less common symptoms can include…

• Hair loss.
• Frequent bouts of illness.
• Breathing issues/ increase in asthma issues if you already had asthma.
• Bowel issues.
• Stomach aches.
•  Nausea
•  Vomiting

Understandably, these symptoms can coincide with a multitude of other health issues. If you have visited a doctor frequently for these symptoms with no resolution, but you also have mould in your home, it could be worth removing the mould.

Invest in a kitchen extractor fan today