Ventilation 101
By Helen Hudson Communications
Kitchen and Bathroom ventilation cleaning
Like the Garchey system, the original Barbican kitchens and bathrooms have extractors that get rid of unpleasant kitchen smells and bathroom smells. The original system does not use electrical fans but uses convection or the height of our building like a chimney to help naturally extract smells. These vents should be cleaned regularly in order to prevent smells not only within your own flat but smells that may carry to common parts and your neighbour’s flats.
Below find some more useful information provided in the Residents Information Pack.
Barbican flats have extractor vents in the bathrooms and kitchens that provide ventilation and reduce the problems of condensation which sometimes occur. Vents need to be cleaned every 12-18 months to ensure they work effectively.
The vents above your windows which allow fresh air to enter should never be completely closed or obstructed as this will reduce the efficiency of the ventilation system.
Arrangements can be made to have vents cleaned to ensure that they are in good working order by contacting the Repairs Service Desk 020 7029 3909 or make a repairs request via the Barbican Estate App.