{"id":811,"date":"2022-09-06T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T13:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/temp.local\/?p=811"},"modified":"2023-04-24T21:35:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T01:35:00","slug":"can-you-leave-your-range-hood-fan-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangehoodhomeland.com\/vent-hoods-and-chimneys\/can-you-leave-your-range-hood-fan-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Leave a Range Hood Fan On? How Long? (Answered)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Running your range hood is a great way to keep your house’s air quality clean<\/a>. A strong hood will make removing heavy oils, smoke, and strong cooking scents from your kitchen easy. But you might wonder, “Can you leave a kitchen exhaust fan on?” And for how long?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will discuss how long a range hood fan should run, when you should use it<\/a>, and provide some best practices to keep your hood and kitchen at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should not leave your range hoods fans running for more than two hours.<\/strong> You can leave your hood for 15 to 30 minutes to eliminate any smoke or smells, but don’t forget to turn it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long should you run a range hood for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should not leave your rangehood fans running for more than two hours. However, this should not be a problem since most kitchen meals should be ready in under an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is safe to leave your hood on for 15 to 30 minutes to remove any lingering smoke and odors. But do not forget to shut it off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some exhaust fans offer an auto-shutoff feature<\/strong> that automatically turns the hood off after three, five, or ten minutes. This helps remove additional smoke, fat, and odors that may linger after you’re done cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are using your hood for several hours, we recommend setting it to the lowest possible level. The lifespan of your hood will be significantly extended if you use it at a slower speed than you would at full throttle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in purchasing a quiet range hood, check out the whisper quiet hoods below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[azonpress template=”grid” asin=”B07SC9MZBC,B01N6LPQGU,B01MZYVUIS”]\n\n\n\n

When should you turn on my range hood fan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s best to only turn on your exhaust fan when you’re cooking. Once you’re finished, you can run it for ten to fifteen minutes to ensure all the leftover smoke has cleared<\/strong>. However, do not run it for too long. You will be putting undue stress on the motor if you do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, some exhaust fans have an auto-shutoff feature that automatically turns the hood off after three, five, or ten minutes\u2014in case you are a little forgetful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will an exhaust fan reduce the heat in your kitchen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, a range hood can cool down your kitchen by ventilating hot air outside of it. However, this only works with ventilation or ducted range hoods, not recirculating or ductless range hoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, a range hood is not an air conditioner. It can’t make the air colder; it can only replace hot air with the (hopefully cooler) ambient air.<\/strong> So if you want to prevent your kitchen from being hot, either start cooking earlier in the day or switch on your air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want more general information about range hoods, watch this video called ‘How does a Vent Hood Work?<\/em>‘ from the Appliance Repair Tips YouTube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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