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Why should it be more energy-efficient?

But I don’t think I can find a shorter route for the exhaust air than through the wall from the outside wall side.

I would seriously reconsider using exhaust ventilation in modern, very airtight houses. You seal everything tightly only to drill a hole back in? That doesn’t make sense to me (says someone who has always preferred exhaust ventilation).

Definitely think twice about having a small sink on the island! We have one, and to me, it’s the best feature in the kitchen. Just think about how often people end up getting in each other’s way around the sink…

Climbee schrieb:

I would seriously reconsider exhaust ventilation in modern, highly airtight houses. You seal everything tightly only to drill a hole again? That doesn’t make sense to me (says someone who has always preferred exhaust ventilation).

Definitely think carefully about having a small sink on the island! We have one, and it’s the best thing about our kitchen. Just consider how often you get in each other’s way at the sink...

No, not a small sink but a large sink on the cooking island.

I can also seal the exhaust duct as best as possible. Sure, you lose warm air, which will increase heating costs. But with exhaust ventilation, you clearly get more cooking odors out than with the recirculation filter solution.

I’d like to join in here with a question, since this topic is already being discussed. Our architect said that we could skip installing an exhaust hood with external venting because we have a central ventilation system. Is that a bit too optimistic, or does the central ventilation system effectively handle the removal of odors?

We have a recirculating hood with a carbon filter. It performs much better than our old recirculating hood with those fleece filters.
In addition, there is the ventilation system. I would say an exhaust system is not necessarily required, or at least I cannot imagine that it would work any better.

If I remember correctly, there are exhaust systems that have a cover at the outlet. This means they are only open when they are switched on.

ludwig88sta schrieb:

But with exhaust air, you can clearly get rid of more cooking odors than with the recirculating filter solution.

Definitely NO. I have to admit, the recirculating air works better (with regularly replaced filters) – even though I used to prefer exhaust air. But that was only because I found changing the filter annoying. (and still do)

Stefan2.84 schrieb:

Does the central ventilation system ensure that odors are properly removed?

It helps, but I would still definitely invest in a proper exhaust air system.