Do I need a range fan in my kitchen and how often should I use it?

Cooking and cleaning activities in your kitchen can generate excessive moisture that may lead to problems such as condensation and mould. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) [2.84 MB PDF] recommends installing a kitchen range fan that’s exhausted to the outside of your home. You should turn on your kitchen range fan whenever you are cooking in your kitchen and leave it on at least a few minutes after you’re done.

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