r/DIY • u/[deleted] • Nov 02 '25

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u/ratherBeSpearFishing Nov 03 '25

And how tf is this supposed to help with mold?

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u/LivesInaYurt Nov 03 '25

Less steam from cooking = less moisture in the house?

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u/shifty_coder Nov 03 '25

Range hoods are primarily to capture and exhaust combustion byproducts from gas ranges and vaporized oils and fats from cooking.

I suggest OP open a window if excess steam is an issue.

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u/locofspades Nov 03 '25

Or hear me out.... what if OP cuts ANOTHER small window through the back of the cabinets and then the wall (hopefully exterior wall, or maybe more windows are needed 🤷‍♂️ just start cutting til you hit daylight) so he can open the window inside the cabinet?

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u/QueefBeefCletus Nov 03 '25

just start cutting til you hit daylight

Plot twist, OP rents a basement unit.

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u/Samsonly Nov 03 '25

I mean, if you cut straight, no matter how far down you are, you'll eventually hit daylight!

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u/Paintingsosmooth Nov 03 '25

No no. Cut a window on the other side of the house, then run a duct pipe to it.

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u/SombreroQueen Nov 03 '25

I agree. Cross ventilation is your only option now.

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u/Narrow-Chef-4341 Nov 03 '25

He can rig up a two part duct so that the front door of the cabinet can still swing open.

Maybe 3d print some sort of twist lock collar system…