Why is my fan moving air, but it's not going outside?

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Many vent hoods circulate air, but not all push the air outside of the home. You can tell if yours is a circulate-only, a vent-type hood, or a convertible hood by close examination of it.

Models with vent openings near the top front that the air blows through could be a circulate-only type of hood or a convertible type hood.

Models that have duct work coming out the top or back are probably a vent-type hood. Close examination will reveal what type you have.

If your hood has the vents in the front and the metal ductwork, then it is convertible. Careful inspection of the control panel may show a switch or lever to change where the range vent hood directs the air.

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Range Vent Hood Repair Questions and Solutions
1. Why is there no power at all? 2. Why doesn't my range vent hood fan work? 3. Why is my vent fan running at only one speed? 4. Why is my fan moving air, but it's not going outside? 5. Should I keep the vent fan on the whole time I'm cooking?		6. Why won't my vent light dim? 7. Why doesn't the range vent hood light work? 8. How do I clean the range vent hood? 9. What cleaners can I use to remove the grease from the surfaces? 10. How do I clean the grease filter?		11. When should I use the range vent hood? 12. Why doesn't my range vent hood remove odors and smoke? 13. Why does my fan keep cycling on and off? 14. Can you recommend any specific cleaners?

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