An integral attribute of modern kitchen - the hood can prevent the appearance of smoke, unpleasant caustic odors and soot on the walls and ceilings. There are several options for hoods, which differ in their way of installation and power, can have different designs and design solutions. We'll see how the hood is better - dome or built-in and pay attention to the advantages and disadvantages of each model.
Built-in hood - easy to operate
It's easy to understand that the built-in model is just in front of you - this device can be mounted in the kitchen cabinet above the stove. This hood will look stylish and neat, and you will only see its work surface.
This model can have a sliding panel that will increase the working space. Typically, such a panel automatically turns on when you move out and turns off if you slide it. Choosing this option, you get both compactness and practicality in work. The built-in model has a number of advantages:
- It can be equipped with one or two engines, the capacity of each will be from 400 to 580 cubic meters per hour. Want to acquire a powerful model, choose a hood with two engines;
- Saves your space - you can store useful kitchen utensils over the hood. This is especially practical in small kitchens;
- Suitable for any style of your interior, as the device is fully integrated into the cabinet, and only the narrow frontal part will be visible;
- Due to the presence of a sliding part, efficiency and productivity increase;
- Most models are equipped with an aluminum filter that catches fat.
There is such a hood and a minus - if the kitchen is large, and you cook often, the power of the embedded model may not be enough for you. Also you will have to periodically clean the filter so that the device always enjoys the quality of the work.
Dome hood - power and beauty
This model you will also notice immediately - it is a dome with a pipe and looks like an umbrella that "collects" the air over the entire surface of the plate. It features high power and beauty in terms of design - depending on your interior, you can choose a model with glass, wood trim or T-shaped hood. There are several other advantages:
- Such a device will be an excellent solution for a studio kitchen, a large room where it is often cooked at the expense of high productivity - the capacity of one engine can be 800-1000 cubic meters per hour;
- Dome models combine all the technological innovations of hoods - touch control, halogen lighting, special noise-blocking units;
- The device can be equipped with several useful options - timer, adjustable intensity, automatic shutdown;
- Has such a low noise level, and at low power can work almost silently.
As for the minuses, here it is worth noting the process of installing the hood itself - it will require the presence of a powerful ventilation system.
Which model will be perfect for you? In the selection process, be based on the size of your kitchen and the power requirements. If you need a model for a small room that is easy to install - stop at the built-in hood. If you choose a device for a large kitchen or cottage, where you will cook every day, and you need a powerful and technological hood - take a closer look at the dome model.