Ductless Kitchen Ventilation

Adding a kitchen to a home or remodeling an existing kitchen is one of the most expensive jobs you can do in a home. Part of the expense is the duct work that must be done for kitchen ventilation. But now, there are ductless kitchen ventilation systems that eliminate much of the problems that existed with duct systems.

Many people didn't know how many problems and hazards existed with bare kitchen duct system until they switched over to the ductless ventilation models. There are many ways in which a ductless ventilation system makes a kitchen efficient and attractive.

Ductless kitchen ventilation systems also allow more versatility in planning a kitchen. If you don't have to work around the right spot for kitchen ducts, there are many more choices available for the kitchen design.

Having a range without a duct system gives a kitchen and a smart, compact look. It also looks modern and up to date. Having a big bulky duct system in the kitchen is beginning to look old-fashioned.

A ductless system works so well in large buildings that need several kitchens added to them. The ductless system is the fastest and easiest way to accomplish this feat. A ductless ventilation system can also add to the resale value of your home.

It is an amenity, just like a nice porch or expensive tile. It also requires very little maintenance. The maintenance on a ductless system is much easier and less expensive than if long ductwork had to be worked on in repaired by a professional.

Benefits of Having a Ductless System

There are several benefits to having a ductless kitchen ventilation system. The most commonly rejoiced benefit is the elimination of the expensive ductwork that previously was the standard. This makes installing kitchens into buildings and rooms that have no ductwork much easier and less expensive.

These systems can also come with high efficiency filters that can reduce indoor air pollution. The air odors are significantly reduced in a home with a ductless system. It can remove not only odors, but grease as well. The filters that come on ductless ventilation systems vary from model to model. Some have simple or filtration systems for the air and some have more sophisticated systems.

Getting a charcoal filter is a good inexpensive way to get an effective air filter. Duct systems that extracted grease from the kitchen area were fire hazards because of their construction. This hazard is eliminated with a ductless system. Having a ductless system can actually save you money on homeowners insurance, as it eliminates a potential hazard in the home.

Another benefit is that the units are a fairly compact and easy to install. A complete ductless kitchen ventilation system can be installed in the ceiling space or even on the roof. There are also many models of wall mounted ductless systems.

These systems are more versatile with timers, multiple lights, and surfaces that are easy to clean. The installation of these systems is much easier than installing a duct system, cutting down on labor costs for installation.

Due to the air circulation component of many of the ductless kitchen ventilation systems, once the air is cleaned it can be re-released into the home as fresh, clean air. While release of formerly dirty air doesn't sound appealing, the air is clean and it still maintains the temperature inside the home. This saves money on heating and cooling costs as the air that is already been heated or cooled is not being let go.