Choice of kitchen hoods

Before, not many residents of urban flats installed in their kitchen automatic hoods, because they considered them absolutely unnecessary thing. But then only small models could be found on the market, from which it was true, there was no use. Today, the choice of hoods in the kitchen is quite a common question, because modern manufacturers of household appliances are trying to make it as powerful and useful as possible. Reviews about the kitchen hoods are extremely positive, because it is actually an indispensable thing in any home. Especially it is necessary in apartments with the most fashionable repair, suggesting the absence of interior doors. Quality models do not allow soot and grease to settle on the ceiling and walls, and also penetrate the unpleasant smell in other rooms. So, about the selection of hoods for the kitchen and will be discussed in this article.

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The need for air purification in the kitchen

In the kitchen, every hostess spends a lot of time, so her health is directly dependent on the quality of the air here. The fact is that during cooking, air is heavily polluted by food particles, combustion products and other harmful elements, which begin to stand out when heated. And if the room is not sufficiently ventilated, then the person will feel uncomfortable there, which has a disastrous effect on the mood and can even repel the appetite. Of course, you can fight the dirty air and smell by airing, but the ideal option is to install a kitchen hood that will be located above the stove and catch gassed air, taking it out.

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Varieties of modern kitchen hoods

Having decided to purchase such equipment for your home, you need to get acquainted with the available assortment to begin with, as a huge number of devices of a different plan and type are offered on the market.

The most popular today are the following types of hoods:

• flow;
• circulating.

Flowing

Flow models with blades operating by an electric motor lift contaminated air into the duct and drive it into the ventilation of the building itself. During removal, the air is purified through a special filter, on which particles of soot and soot settle.

Important! Despite the large output power for kitchens of this type, the anti-grease filter should be regularly cleaned, otherwise it will prevent the passage of air.

Since dirty air is permanently removed from the premises, such devices are not equipped with an additional filter against unpleasant odors. The efficiency of the device directly depends on the rated power and the state of the common duct.

Important! If ventilation in your house is very hammered, then any hood will work inadequately.

Circulating

Circulation hoods, in contrast to the previous type, are not at all dependent on the overall ventilation system:

• The air is also drawn into the extractor by an electric fan.
• Then it is cleaned of grease, soot and soot with a filter and all the dirt stays on a special grease trap.
• Then, under high pressure, air passes through a carbon filter, which helps to remove an unpleasant odor.
• And already completely purified air is returned to the room.

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How to choose a hood for the kitchen?

This household appliance is really very useful, but it's also not quite cheap. So that the choice of hoods in the kitchen has become really successful, it is worth paying attention to a number of determining factors.

Dimensions of the

Take into account that the width of the hood is not smaller than your plate, otherwise - it will not be able to catch the right amount of polluted air. It is better - if the device by its dimensions will exceed the width of the hob.

Important! For example, having a slab sixty centimeters wide, take a hood at least ninety centimeters. And most importantly - that it fit in size in the design of the furniture set.

Operating mode

Be sure to check with the seller, in which mode the selected model can work. It can simply remove air from the room or filter it and return it.

Important! Only the exhaust mode is able to ensure a 100% air purification.

Presence or absence of cleaning filters

The exhaust can be equipped with fine and coarse filtration filters:

• Rough cleaning allows to retain fat residues with reusable metal nets. It is recommended to wash them as they become dirty.

Important! An additional filter is a one-time grid made of synthetics. Change it should be in proportion to the pollution, because its state affects the mode of operation.

• Filters for fine air purification - carbon filters. They are purchased separately, and they need to be changed depending on the frequency of use of the hood.

Control method of the device

Here everything depends on the personal preferences of the buyer:

• Models with push-button control mean the presence of small buttons on the case.
• Sensory hoods start to work by pressing the built-in buttons.
• You can also find models with a slider control, which is carried out by means of a horizontal mechanical switch.

Important! The sensors are more convenient to operate, but the mechanics invariably lead by the criterion of reliability and durability, and such an extract to the kitchen will be cheaper.

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How effective should the extractor be?

The efficiency of the hood is determined by a number of factors, namely:

• Air pressure generated by the motor. If the pressure is high enough, it means that the exhaust hood will be of high quality and power.
• Operating mode. More effective are the hoods, taken directly into the ventilation shaft. And those that work in the circulation mode are less powerful.
• Coal filter density and cross section of grease trap. Remember, the denser the filters, the faster and better they will remove the smell.
• Power hoods in the kitchen. The most effective mode makes it possible to purify air even under extreme conditions, for example, when firing products.
• The size of the hood is also important, and the more it is, the larger the area will be able to clean.

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How to determine the power level of a cooker hood?

How to calculate the hood for the kitchen in terms of power - we'll look further. Many people, having already installed such a device in their home, complain that the equipment can not cope fully with the task. But in fact, even the weakest hood can be useful. Just need to correctly calculate the performance of the hood during the repair work.

To determine the power of the hood for the kitchen, suitable in your case, you need to measure it, calculate its volume and multiply by ten.

Important! It is generally believed that a good hood should clean the air ten times in one hour of continuous operation. Take into account the air resistance, as well as the air permeability along the general air duct.

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The best producers of modern kitchen hoods

Today, the hoods of such proven and loved by many consumers brands are the most popular, as:

• Bosch;
• Siemens;
• Kuppersberg;
• Electrolux;
• Zanussi.

Many models of these manufacturers can be safely attributed to the higher and middle price segment, but their reliability and quality fully correspond to their high cost.

The relatively inexpensive models include:

• Polish Hoods Hansa;
• Slovenian Gorenje;
• South Korean Samsung;
• Russian ELIKOR.

Important! It's better to refuse to buy devices of little-known Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers, even if they cost very cheaply.

With the information in this article, it's easier for you to cope with the problem of choice, because now you understand how to determine a more effective hood for your kitchen and what you need to navigate. A list of reliable manufacturers will not get caught in the tricks of advertising and buying "one-off" models.