Keep Kitchens Pest Free with Schweigen Rangehoods

When it comes to maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen, having a reliable rangehood is essential. However, what many homeowners overlook is the importance of also ensuring that their rangehood is also pest-proof. 

Unwanted pests such as rodents and insects can find their way into homes through unprotected vents, leading to potential health hazards and damage. Pests like flies pose a serious food safety risk with their potential to transmit bacteria and other pathogens directly to food or food-prep surfaces, including debilitating diseases like cholera, typhoid fever, diphtheria, dysentery, E. coli and Salmonella. 

This is why Schweigen silent rangehoods incorporate innovative features to keep these nasties out.

Schweigen SteelFlex™ : The Ultimate Rodent Barrier

Rodents are notorious for biting through anything and traditional ducting can often be an easy point of ingress into homes. Schweigen SteelFlex™ high performance safety ducting is designed to deal with this issue head-on. It is constructed using ultra-strong and flexible Shirikon Firemesh® (a tri-layer tear-resistant UV-treated sleeve developed by Schweigen) and features integrated braided mesh and metal tape reinforcement to deter even the most desperate and vicious rodents. 

In addition to being pest, fire and crush proof, Schweigen SteelFlex™ is also thermally insulated and acoustically dampened with a treated surface that prevents the build-up of grease and bacteria. This ensures that the rangehood, duct system and kitchen remains free from rodent-related contamination and damage.

Firemesh EmberGuard®: A Double Defence

Asides from rodents, insects and other small pests can pose a threat by nesting in venting systems. Schweigen’s rangehoods come equipped with the Firemesh EmberGuard® - a durable fine-mesh netting that that not only prevents pests from entering and nesting in the venting system, but also performs double duty as a BAL40-rated shield against flying embers during bushfire season. 

This mesh shield’s dual functionality makes it an essential component in maintaining both the hygiene and safety of the kitchen, without impairing rangehood extraction and performance.

Backdraft Shutters: Shutting Out Vermin

Another critical feature of Schweigen’s pest-proof rangehoods is the Backdraft Shutter. 

This simple but critical mechanism automatically closes off the vent when the rangehood is not in use. This prevents vermin from entering and nesting in the ducting system – a big problem especially for homes in warmer climates. Just as importantly, it helps preserve the thermal envelope of the home when the ducted rangehood is not in operation.

The Schweigen Advantage with Pest-Proof Rangehoods

Picking a Schweigen for the kitchen means specifying a product that prioritizes a home’s safety and cleanliness:

• Enhanced Hygiene: By preventing pests from entering the kitchen, Schweigen rangehoods help maintain a higher level of hygiene and reduces the risk of contamination.
• Increased Durability: Pest-proof features like Schweigen Steelflex® and the Firemesh EmberGuard® contribute to the longevity of the rangehood by preventing damage caused by pests nesting and eating though the ducting.
• Improved Energy Efficiency: The Backdraft Shutter keeps pests out and improves energy efficiency by preventing unwanted thermal changes.
• Better Longevity: These innovations work together to ensure the home and its occupants are protected better, with rangehood systems that perform optimally for longer without the threat of rodent and pest-related damage.

For more information, please call 1300 881 693 (Weekdays 9am-7pm AEST) or write sales@schweigen.com.au.