2007-08-29 05:51:05 · 6 answers · asked by cwiechnik 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The small amount of uncombusted gas that is emitted from a gas stove will yellow the paint over the stove (heat rises, right?). A hood exhaust fan will help a lot, but using less oil and minimizing the frying of food will help even more. Don't forget to degrease the filter(s) in the hood, if indeed you actually have an exhaust hood. Be aware that the type of over-the-stove exhaust fan that does NOT have a duct to the outside of the house is merely recirculating back into the kitchen whatever it sucks up. At some point, you'll have to use a degreaser on the walls and ceiling above the stove. There are also downdraft exhaust fans, like JennAir, but they require ducting to the outside of the house as well. A high-quality enamel paint will protect the wall and ceiling and make removal of grease much easier without damaging the paint; use a soft cloth with the degreaser, something with orange oil is great for removing grease and oil.
2007-08-29 06:09:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dept. of Redundancy Department 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The material that causes the yellowing of the ceiling is the steam that rises off the food that cooks on the gas (or electric) range in most kitchens, or more accurately, the food particles that are carried upward by the steam. About the only way to counteract this is to install a vented range hood above the range top. Properly installed, it will dispose of the biggest majority of the materials given off by the cooking process and keep them off your ceiling.
2007-08-29 06:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. There's nothing different about a gas range that would cause it to yellow your ceiling.
If you don't have adequate ventilation, cooking with gas or electric will result in grease rising up and clinging to the ceiling. That's probably what you're seeing.
Cleaing the ceiling with TSP, and install or replace your range hood vent.
2007-08-29 05:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by dr_gno 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know if it,s just from gas ranges, as some people with electric stoves have same problem, thats why I think people have a hood with a fan over their stoves, its the cooking/fumes that go up to the ceiling.
2007-08-29 06:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by jmada05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All ranges cost a ceiling to turn yellow; but it is the heat and grease above the stoves, not the stove itself.
You can eliminate the problem with a range exhaust fan.
2007-08-29 05:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by llittle mama 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes and so does smoking
2007-09-01 17:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋