The 100 BTUs per 1 CFM Rule: Does It Apply to Residential Kitchens?
Deciding on the right ventilation power for your kitchen often leads homeowners to encounter the 100 BTUs per 1 CFM rule. This common guideline suggests that for every 100 BTUs of heat your stove produces, you need one cubic foot per minute of exhaust capacity. While this math seems straightforward, applying this industrial-style logic to…