Hi, we will have an internal pantry/storage room connected to our kitchen (without a window). The size will be about 6-7 square meters (65-75 square feet).
The room will be used for storing food as well as for general storage.
It will also house the sub-distribution panel with smart home technology and some network equipment. Otherwise, maybe some electrical devices will be charged there—nothing more. So no refrigerator or similar appliances.
We plan to use an external sliding door. These are not as airtight as regular hinged doors.
I’m uncertain about the amount of heat that will develop and am thinking about installing an exhaust fan.
However, the exhaust air would be directed into the adjacent dining room, as there is no option to vent outside.
The fan could be controlled based on the room climate (room climate sensor).
I was thinking of a Maico ECA piano.
What do you think about this idea? Does it make sense or is it pointless?
A friend advised against it, saying that odors from the pantry would actively enter the dining room (for example, the smell of onions).
Best regards,
Chris
The room will be used for storing food as well as for general storage.
It will also house the sub-distribution panel with smart home technology and some network equipment. Otherwise, maybe some electrical devices will be charged there—nothing more. So no refrigerator or similar appliances.
We plan to use an external sliding door. These are not as airtight as regular hinged doors.
I’m uncertain about the amount of heat that will develop and am thinking about installing an exhaust fan.
However, the exhaust air would be directed into the adjacent dining room, as there is no option to vent outside.
The fan could be controlled based on the room climate (room climate sensor).
I was thinking of a Maico ECA piano.
What do you think about this idea? Does it make sense or is it pointless?
A friend advised against it, saying that odors from the pantry would actively enter the dining room (for example, the smell of onions).
Best regards,
Chris
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MachsSelbst7 Apr 2026 12:24Then it gets warm there. 50 watts running 24/7 is, roughly speaking, like a 1.2kW heater running for one hour, or if you want a more precise comparison, it’s like turning it on for 5 minutes every 2 hours.
And because it gets warm there, you have a conflicting requirement with the pantry, which ideally should be kept as cool as possible.
And because it gets warm there, you have a conflicting requirement with the pantry, which ideally should be kept as cool as possible.
MachsSelbst schrieb:
Then it will get warm in there. So, better to plan for a fan to at least have some chance of getting the warm air out?
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MachsSelbst7 Apr 2026 12:39But only if you can somehow direct the exhaust air outside. I wouldn't let the fan blow into the dining area...
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nordanney7 Apr 2026 12:42Flitz86 schrieb:
So, should I plan for a ventilation fan after all to at least have some chance of getting the warm air out? Where to ventilate to? Making the kitchen/living area warmer and still not achieving cooler temperatures in the storage room because the house is warm anyway.
Others, as I said, it doesn’t bother the clutter.