What are the hoods for the kitchen?

It is difficult to imagine a modern kitchen without a well-established ventilation system that helps to clean the air of foreign smells, fumes and smoke. In this article we will tell you what are the hoods for the kitchen and what should be paid special attention when choosing such equipment.

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Design features

Depending on the type of installation, all hoods can be divided into several main categories:

1. Flat structures. These instruments are usually mounted directly above the hob. Flat hoods have a small working capacity and are usually equipped with an acrylic fat filter, which, if necessary, can be replaced with a more convenient in maintenance metal analog.

Important! Such devices do not need direct access to the ventilation duct, and therefore a practical kitchen cabinet can be located above them.

1. Dome hoods. Externally, these units are very similar to a fireplace chimney. Modern equipment of this category is represented by a wide variety of models, which differ not only in design, but also in functionality. Therefore, choosing a hood of this type for any home is not difficult.
2. Built-in equipment. These units are mounted in the cavity of special hoods, which makes them virtually invisible in the kitchen interior.

Important! Most models of similar equipment provide for a pull-out panel that provides an increase in the area of ​​intake of polluted air.

Each of the types of instruments is adapted for use under certain conditions. You can choose the most suitable for your interior unit and ensure high-quality air purification, which is carried out by means of air traction, forced by means of built-in ventilation engines.

Before buying, you should also find out what kind of hoods are available for the kitchen, depending on the type of cleaning.

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Circulating air cleaners

The principle of operation of such extracts is to allow airflow through the built-in filters. Purified air immediately returns to the room. Typically, these units are equipped with a two-stage filtration system, and therefore are equipped with grease and carbon filters.

Fatty Filters

In the modern market, one can find disposable and reusable fat filters, which have different structure, as well as materials of manufacture. Reusable filter accessories are multi-layer modular plates. Such hoods come from thin perforated aluminum or steel. Aluminum filters should be washed from time to time with the use of degreasing detergents.

Important! It is easy enough to clean a reusable fat filter from aluminum with a dishwasher.

Disposable fat filters are mainly made of the following materials:

• non-woven fabric;
• paper;
• sintepon.

Important! The peculiarity of these products is the need to change filters when they are contaminated with fatty compounds. In case of untimely replacement of the filtering component, the productivity of the extract significantly decreases, and the filter component itself produces an unpleasant odor.

Coal Filters

In circulating air purification systems, in addition to grease filters, coal-based cleaners are used. As the main constituent of such a filter, as can be understood from the name, is activated or chemically treated coal, which is characterized by the ability to absorb unpleasant odors and vapors.

Important! Depending on the intensity of the load applied to the air cleaning equipment, the carbon filters should be changed once every 3-6 months.

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Flow-through air cleaners

This type of hood involves connecting the structure with a vent. During the operation of the equipment, the polluted air from the room is discharged outside.

Important! Such kitchen hoods have a more complex installation system than circulation models, but provide greater cleaning efficiency.

Thanks to such equipment, the air in the room is completely renewed. In the case of the correct model of the product, observance of the recommended capacity and installation principles, the air space of the kitchen can be updated up to 10 times.

Important! In such units, only grease-absorbing filters are used.

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Basic selection criteria

When selecting the hood for the kitchen, special attention should be paid to the following characteristics of the appliance:

1. The overall dimensions of the equipment - must be slightly larger than the surface of the hob or correspond to its characteristics. Experts recommend to give preference to models with an additional sliding surface or with a working surface a few large dimensions than a cooker.
2. Noise level. In the process of operation, any hood produces a monotonous buzz that can somewhat irritate the human ears. However, you can choose the equipment with the optimal modification, which allows to ensure good performance with minimal sound effect.
3. Control method. With a large assortment of modern equipment, each manufacturer strives to optimize its own products as much as possible. Therefore, the hoods can be of the following types of control - pushbutton, slider, electronic and touch.
4. Aesthetic appeal. The appearance of the equipment is no less important than its functionality. Correctly selected hood will add to your room style and attractiveness.
5. Price. Most users pay great attention to the cost of equipment. So, the hoods of the circulation type have a more budget price than the flow equipment.

Important! All models of modern hoods are equipped with a luminaire that not only looks attractive, but also ensures the convenience of using household equipment. Thanks to directional lighting, the landlady will be able to see everything that happens on the hob at any time.

Also some models of hoods are equipped with such additional functions as filter contamination sensors, interval switching systems and residual running mode.

In this article, we told you what kind of hoods are for the kitchen and how they differ among themselves. We hope that you will be able to choose household appliances in accordance with the peculiarities of your kitchen and personal preferences.