extractor fans

Fume removal devices

Extractor fans are ventilation devices that remove stale air, moisture, or fumes from enclosed spaces.

Common in kitchens and bathrooms, they pull air through a duct to the outside: The extractor fan above the stove cleared the smoke.

British term; Americans typically say exhaust fan or vent fan.

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fresh air · odor removal · kitchen hood · cooker hood · range hood · housing · spin · humidity control · ventilation · air duct · exhaust · hum · grilles · circulation · ductwork · blowers · smoke · steam

Opposites
ventilation function

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Devices filtering indoor air

draft excluders · air conditioners · weatherstripping · humidifiers

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G