extractor fan
Fume removal device
An extractor fan is a ventilation device that removes stale air, steam, smoke, or odors from an enclosed space.
Common in kitchens and bathrooms, it pulls air out through a duct or vent to the outside: Turn on the extractor fan before you start frying.
Called an exhaust fan in American English.
Energy-to-motion converter
- blowerWind-producing device
- ductTube conveying fluid
- exhaustUse up entirely
- suctionPulling via pressure difference
hood · ductwork · switch · grille · impeller · airflow · fan blade · electric
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- exhaustUse up entirely
- ventOpening for airflow
- draftPreliminary version of text
intake · discharge · air exchange · negative pressure · ducted · ductless · fresh air
Thick oily lubricant
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- stovetopBurner platform for cooking
- cooking fumesAirborne byproducts of heating food
- range hoodVentilation above cooking surface
splatter · smoke · cooktop · hob · deep frying · wok · stir-fry · boiling
Moisture in atmosphere
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- mold preventionStopping fungus before starts
mildew · shower · damp · water vapor · ceiling vent · humidity sensor · splashproof
Olfactory perception
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- carbon filterAbsorbent purification medium
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
- burnt smellOdor of something scorched
fish smell · garlic · onion · charcoal · activated carbon · recirculating
motor
Energy-to-motion converter
suction · hood · ductwork · switch · grille · impeller · airflow · fan blade · electric · power
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
- exhaustUse up entirely
- ventOpening for airflow
draft · intake · discharge · air exchange · negative pressure · ducted · ductless · fresh air
grease
Thick oily lubricant
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- stovetopBurner platform for cooking
- cooking fumesAirborne byproducts of heating food
range hood · splatter · smoke · cooktop · hob · deep frying · wok · stir-fry · boiling · simmering
humidity
Moisture in atmosphere
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
mold prevention · mildew · shower · damp · water vapor · ceiling vent · humidity sensor · splashproof
smell
Olfactory perception
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- carbon filterAbsorbent purification medium
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
burnt smell · fish smell · garlic · onion · charcoal · activated carbon · recirculating
- kitchenskitchen, sink, home kitchen, oven, stove
- appliancesrefrigerator, dishwasher, dishwashers, fridge, refrigerators
- fansfan, sports fan, superfan, superfans, die-hard fan
- range hoodsrange hood, exhaust hood, vent hood, cooker hood, chimney hood
- ventilationvent, vents, air duct, air ducts, ductwork
- work equipmentshovel, rake, broom, mop, dustpan
extractor fanair purifier
Machine filtering indoor atmosphere
air filter · air cleaner · HEPA filter · ionizer · humidifier
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