Missing Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Missing Kitchen Exhaust Fan is a high-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 54 inspection reports.
Causes
- Lack of installation during construction or renovation
- Not installed during construction or removed
- No exhaust fan installed
- Lack of installation
- Incomplete installation or incorrect type of fan for current setup
Symptoms to look for
- No exhaust fan installed
- Absence of exhaust fan
- No exhaust fan
- Vent only
- Exhaust fan operating without external ventilation
Remedies
- Recommend having one installed.
- Engage an electrician for fan installation if desired
- Recommend having an exhaust fan installed
- Request further information from seller to ensure it's a filtered unit or engage appliance technician to install a vent or replace unit
- Request further information from the seller to ensure the fitted exhaust fan is a filtered unit
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Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.