Man it’s cold here today.
When I stand by the cook top I can feel the cold coming in off the range hood. Anybody have a supplier of an energy efficient exterior louver?
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First, why not go out and take a look at the damper on your existing exhaust outlet? Maybe there is a bird nest, or who knows what kind of debris holding it open or maybe it is just bent.
I trashed the old vent when I repainted. It was shot.Big Macs - 99 cents
Fantech and other sell separate dampners.Do a google on Fantech and also on kitchen vent fans and you will also find the all of the accessories.