Every kitchen needs a cooker hood - whether you love to cook or not. At the same time, it is not necessary to invest a lot of money to provide yourself with a high-quality and powerful cooker hood. Below are 9 inexpensive and effective solutions for your kitchen! It's not just about style, but also about practicality and convenience.

We will consider different types of kitchen hoods:

• built-in hoods - can be hidden in a wall cabinet;
• island hoods - perfectly emphasize the volume of the room;
• circulating (flat) hoods - placed directly above the hob, under a wall cabinet or shelf;
• dome hoods are a full-fledged element of the interior, characterized by a variety of shapes and styles.

Do you want to know what kitchen hoods are? Here are some options that might help you.

Stylish island hood

One of the most expensive solutions. The reason for this is quite simple: it needs to look good from all angles.

The island hood has an extraordinary ability to accentuate the interior of the room. But do not forget about the real dimensions and select such a hood only in a large and spacious kitchen.

Wall cooker hood

This gorgeous piece of furniture featured in the photo is from Zephyr. It can easily be mistaken for a work of art. Built-in hoods are virtually silent and efficient at the same time. By opting for such a range hood, you can be sure that your kitchen looks stylish and modern.

Stainless steel model

In this case, it is necessary to accurately measure the height of the ceilings. You may need additional space to install the hood.

Dome hood example

Such hoods are distinguished by their ease of installation. The control unit is usually located at the front or bottom. Great option for small kitchens... But special attention should be paid to appearance, since the dimensions of such a large-sized hood immediately attract attention. There is another aesthetic problem associated with the dome hood: as a rule, its design does not provide for a beautiful trunk for pipes, so they will need to be covered kitchen facade... However, this creates a sense of the integrity of the interior, so why not.

Built-in hoods

Models like the Broan E12000 are great for small kitchens. The work surface is an almost invisible horizontal plane that emphasizes the overall appearance kitchen. This hood will provide additional lighting for your kitchen area.

When choosing a model, pay attention to its operating modes. Any hood will provide air circulation. But to work in the abduction mode, you will need a ventilation shaft and access to it.

Do you want the same in your kitchen?

The model in the photo above was made according to an individual sketch: the welder welded the hood for the hood, the carpenter created furniture into which it can be built.

Extractor hood built into the stone case

What are the hoods, if classified by control method? The most common are touch, push-button and remote. The latter type of control is the most convenient and functional, since the hood can be controlled both near and at a distance, most often with the help of a remote control. Not surprisingly, remote control is the most expensive. Hoods with touch control are also distinguished by an impressive price.

Cozy yet modern kitchen

The small hood hides perfectly in wall cabinet... This solution is more and more common in the market. Basically, this hood is combined with electric and induction cookers.

Another interesting type of kitchen hood

This simple hob and wooden ledge create a truly aesthetic combination. In the classic version of the interior, the hood should look simple and presentable. Models of light shades, complemented by wooden decorative elements, are perfect.

The distance between the hood and the stove should not exceed 70-80 cm, but it all depends on the type of stove. For electrical and gas surfaces, these parameters may differ.

Ventilation grilles located on the stretch ceiling

Installing at home stretch ceiling, rarely does anyone think about the ventilation of the kitchen. And this is by no means invented for beauty: ventilation really plays a big role in the security system and simply from the point of view of hygiene.

Microwave oven and range hood combinations

In this example, the microwave oven model, which is installed above the hob, can simultaneously perform several functions. During the operation of the oven and cooking, it also serves as a kitchen hood.

But this approach also has its drawbacks. Many people think that installing such a microwave oven - simple task... But this is far from the case. It is necessary to take into account its location, the height of the placement and the depth of the case itself (so that it does not protrude much), which is especially important for small kitchens.

The original hood will make the kitchen interior more modern

For many people, what is shown in the photo will seem incredible. This hood rises automatically when switched on and lowers when the hob is switched off. All other parts are placed in the oven at a depth of about 30 cm.

Such a hood does not take up space above the burners, thereby visually not reducing the space. But it is also worth noting the high cost and complexity of the implementation of such a design.

Is your kitchen area opposite an outside wall?

In the photo you can see an example of how to position the hood correctly if your hob is next to a wall. There is always a way out!

An excellent option for a high-tech cooker hood

Full size pull-out version. There are already models on the market with a height of more than 40 cm. They are especially well combined with gas stoves. Remember that lower hood heights can fan the flame. gas stove and lead to dangerous situations.

Cooker with exhaust fan

This type of hood is becoming popular in modern design solutions... The variant in the photo is a great combination for small kitchens.

Cooker with built-in hood

How about an extractor hood built directly into the hob? It can be of two types: in the form of an exhaust ventilation system or an air circulation system. In the first case, the "used" air is blown out of the room to the street through the ventilation system of the house, and in the second case, the air is returned back to the room after being cleaned in filters.

We sincerely hope that this article was truly helpful and that you make the right decision in terms of the balance between aesthetics and functionality. Weigh the pros and cons wisely. And, most importantly, don't forget safety precautions!

Some people prefer to place the hood in a conspicuous place as a piece of furniture, while others tend to hide it - it's a matter of taste!

First, let's figure out why a hood is needed in the kitchen and is it needed at all? This device has two important functions:

• Protects furniture, walls, ceiling and textiles from the appearance of grease and soot;
• It removes and cleans the air from smoke, odors, combustion products, fumes and other impurities that are harmful to health, formed during cooking on the stove.

By the way, the air in the kitchen during heat treatment food becomes the dirtiest in the house. Therefore, if you often cook, your kitchen is not the smallest and / or you use a gas stove and a water heater, then you cannot do without a kitchen hood.

Do you need a hood in the kitchen? Our answer is yes, you really need it if you cook regularly, use a gas stove, and also if your kitchen has more than 10 square meters area or combined with the living room / hallway

However, in order for the hood to really benefit and not be idle, it must be chosen correctly: in terms of performance, operating mode, umbrella size and design. Our 8-step guide with photographs of appliances in the interior will help you to understand all the nuances of choosing a kitchen hood.

Step 1. Determine the type of hood

The first step is to decide: you need a flow or circulation hood.

• The flow hood is connected to the ventilation duct of the house and removes the exhaust air into it. Flow models can not only completely (!) remove the exhaust air in the exhaust mode, but also work in the circulation mode and bring fresh air into the room from the street. If your kitchen has the ability to connect the hood to the ventilation shaft of the building, then this is worth doing, especially if the kitchen is not small or combined.

Flow hood in the interior of the kitchen-living room

• The circulating hood is not connected to the ventilation duct and works only in recirculation mode - it passes the polluted air through the filters, and then throws the cleaned air back into the room. This type of hood is less efficient, in many respects its performance depends on the quality of the filters, so they need to be changed / cleaned in a timely manner (we will talk about filters a little below). But the circulating one helps out when it is not possible to connect the hood to the ventilation shaft. For example, if the island table with a stove is installed too far from the ventilation duct, and you don't want to pull the air duct through the entire kitchen.

Circulating hood in the interior of the kitchen

And circulating hoods are cheaper than flowing ones, so if you want to save money and your kitchen is small, then a circulating hood is quite suitable.

Now let's talk a little about filters.

• Cooker hood filters are divided into two categories: charcoal and grease filters. Circulating devices are equipped with charcoal filters, and flow-through ones are equipped with grease filters. The first ones trap fat particles, soot, smoke, fumes. They are used in any operating mode of the hood, they can be disposable or reusable.

Step 2. Decide which device we need - built-in, suspended or domed?

1. Suspended hoods (from 2300 rubles) are always only circulating, compact and the most inexpensive. Most often they are mounted under the kitchen cabinet above the stove or mounted to the wall.

An example of a pendant type of device

1. Dome hood is a structure of an umbrella and a pipe and resembles a fireplace with a chimney (because they are often called fireplaces). Such models always require connection to the duct and are more expensive, but they also look more elegant. And, as a rule, they have great performance. If you cook often, your stove / kitchen is large and you want the hood to decorate the interior, then the fireplace model is what you need.

Dome hood in the interior of a classic kitchen

1. Built-in hoods are built into the cabinet above the stove or into a decorative dome and connected to the air duct. They are good because they simply cannot be seen, in addition, due to the lack of decorative finishing, built-in models are cheaper than domed ones.

• In addition to stationary built-in hoods, there are telescopic (retractable) models, which, if necessary, can be increased to the size of the plate.

Both domed and built-in hoods can be angular as in the photo below ...

... or island. Island hoods are fixed to the ceiling above the stove in the island table, they are beautiful from all sides. In this category of hoods you can find both circulation devices and flow-through ones that work for air extraction. Another feature of island hoods is that some models can be lowered to the stove only if necessary (such hoods are called mobile).

Step 3. We clarify the dimensions of the plate and hood

The main principle for choosing a hood by size is simple: the width of the umbrella should correspond to the width of the plate or be larger than it (but not less!).

• For this reason, the most common appliances are 50 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm wide range hoods.

For very large slabs, you can choose a hood with a width of 120 cm or 100 cm, although their choice is not too large.

• The depth can be from 30 to 50 cm. Although this parameter is not so important, it is still better to choose the device so that its visor does not protrude much above the stove, otherwise you can hit it.

If you choose a chimney hood, then the height of the appliance also matters. After all, it says what is the maximum allowable distance between the lower surface of the umbrella and the ventilation hole it allows. Some hoods are 1.5 meters high, while others are only 1 meter high.

• By the way, important information: the hood must be installed at least 60 centimeters from the stove.

Step 4. Calculate optimal performance

It's time to talk about the most important criterion for choosing a kitchen hood - performance.

• Hood performance is an indicator of the maximum volume of air that the appliance can capture in an hour of operation. The capacity of the weakest kitchen hood can be 150 m 3 / hour, and the most powerful one - 2500 m 3 / hour.

How powerful your hood should be depends on the size of the kitchen (including the size of the attached rooms, if any).

To find out the minimum performance of the device, carry out the following calculations:

1. Multiply the area of ​​the kitchen by the height of the walls;
2. Then multiply the resulting product by 12 (this is the rate of air exchange per hour according to SES);
3. Finally, multiply this value by a factor of 1.5 or 1.7 (for an electric hob) or 2 (in case you have a gas stove);
4. Now that you've found out necessary minimum the performance of the hood for your kitchen, add another 10% to it for each bend of the duct and for each meter of its length (from the ventilation duct to the hood), as well as another 10% in case of emergency - the need to remove smoke, the smell of burning, or, say, fishes.

Step 5. Pay attention to the noise level

Do you want to cook in relative silence? Choose a hood with a noise level of up to 45 decibels. True, quiet hoods are significantly more expensive, and sometimes their silence is achieved by reducing the engine power.

• Which hood is better - with one super powerful motor or with two slightly less powerful ones? The second option is preferable, since it allows the hood to work not too loudly and at the same time quite efficiently.
• Inexpensive hoods are always noisy. Models with noise levels greater than 50 dB can be almost as loud and annoying as a hair dryer or vacuum cleaner.

Step 6. Choosing the type of control

Different hoods have different controls: push-button, touch, electronic (with the possibility of remote control) or slide (see photo).

• In our opinion, it is worth giving preference to a device with a backlit touch control panel - it is much easier to keep it clean than protruding buttons that now and then threaten to "stick" in fat.

Step 7. Dealing with additional functions

• Almost all hoods are equipped with lamps. This simple addition often helps out during cooking, so it makes sense in the store to test the backlight for the ease of turning on and replacing the lamp. Ideally, the bulbs in the hood should be LED - they are safe, do not fade for a long time, do not heat up and can be easily disposed of.

• Depending on the "sophistication", you can see models with 1-2 air intake speeds and even with 10. In our opinion, it makes little sense to overpay for an abundance of speeds, 3-4 modes will be quite enough for most non-professional cooks.
• Also, modern hoods almost always equipped with a timer or a run-on button, which makes it possible to synchronize its operation with the stove.
• When buying a hood, you should make sure that it has protective shutdown sensors and a sensor that reminds you that it is time to replace / clean the grease filter.
• Some manufacturers (for example Siemens) even build TVs into hoods.

Step 8. Planning the hood design

If you decide to purchase a built-in or pendant model, then the need to choose a design disappears by itself. But when choosing a chimney-type exhaust device, the appearance of the case plays great importance... Here are some tips to help you:

• For classic and "Rustic" interiors it is worth choosing built-in invisible hoods or domed appliances in retro or country style. Carvings, artificially aged body finishes, brass or antique silver inserts - all this will be very appropriate in traditional kitchens. Fortunately, models in retro style are now represented on the market by almost all manufacturers. By the way, a standard hood can be closed with a decorative dome.

Hood in retro style in the interior of the kitchen

• For modern interiors devices with a laconic design with clear or rounded shapes are more suitable. Possibly colored and printed, with glossy, matte or chrome finishes. The main thing is that their size and shape should not be at the expense of the functionality of the technique, as is often the case in practice.
• So, for example, we advise you to abandon popular inclined hoods as in the photo below. Due to the inclination of the case, such devices become ineffective, although they look great, take up little space, are easy to use and prevent tall users from accidentally hitting their heads on the visor.

Another unfortunate example of choosing a cooker hood is that this “cylinder” is too small for a 4-burner stove.

• It is safest to choose the color of the hood to match the facades, walls or apron.
• It is easiest to care for metal hoods, as well as light-colored appliances such as metallic or white.
• The most difficult to clean are hoods dark colors with a glossy surface as in the photo below.

Dust, fingerprints, smudges and stains are doubly noticeable on black hoods

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Do you dream to enjoy the process of cooking your favorite dishes? In this case, it will be useful for you to find out how to choose a hood for the kitchen and what criteria to be guided by. A compact household appliance will help get rid of unpleasant odors, particles of grease and soot. Therefore, if you are faced with the question of purchasing it, we recommend buying it without fail, and we will talk about the intricacies of the choice today.

Purpose and principle of operation of the hood

How to choose a hood? Consider the principle of operation and the purpose of the hood. The hood for the kitchen, in its principle of operation, corresponds to forced ventilation... Extraneous odors, combustion products, as well as vapors formed during the cooking / frying process are automatically removed from the air. Small particles of fat and unwanted odors will certainly appear in the kitchen.

A filtration system is located inside the hood, which can effectively capture soot, odors and all kinds of vapors. There is a separate forced ventilation system here. The listed units are housed in one housing. This is how the hood device is implemented in the kitchen. There is a mechanical or electronic control panel on the top of the case.

Considering the principle of air purification, Appliances divided into 2 classes:

• Recirculating kitchen hoods - oxygen is purified using built-in filters, after which the air is directed back into the room.

• Supply-type devices - work on the principle of forced intake of air masses and their subsequent removal to the outside through an integrated ventilation system.

Modern hoods are placed above the stove on the wall or on the ceiling. If space permits, you can hide the unit in a wall cabinet that opens from the bottom - this is not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing. Outwardly, it is almost impossible to notice it.

If we talk about wall and ceiling hoods, then they are made in such a way as to match the design of the kitchen as much as possible. When choosing an air purifier, you need to pay attention to several points: air purifiers that are attached to the wall look like a small visor or fireplace. Some models have a retractable screen with a filtration system inside.

How to choose a hood, by what criteria

So, how to choose the right cooker hood and what should you pay attention to first of all? Let's consider the problematics of this issue in detail.

Filtration systems

For recirculation-type devices, air purification is carried out by 2 filtration systems. The first one consumes unpleasant odors, and the second fights with oily particles, soot. The cooker hood works quite efficiently, circulating air in a small room.

1. The filtration system is implemented in the form of a plastic cassette, which are covered with an interlayer of non-woven or synthetic winterizer. This is a disposable filter. The contaminated filter can be simply pulled out of the unit and replaced with a new one.
2. Disposable carbon filters, which neutralize various odors well, are also widely used.

In fairness, it should be noted that all types of cooker hoods can be adjusted to the recirculation mode. As for the second stage of filtration, it is additional. Without it, the household appliance can function in the air recirculation mode. The grease catcher prevents the ingress of fat and oil on the internal parts of the unit, fan blades. Manufacturers strongly recommend using them, since getting rid of soot and grease is an extremely time-consuming process.

There is a certain segment of budget models that can work without filters at all. Such hoods above the stove simply divert the polluted air into the external ventilation system. Due to the pressure difference, clean air quickly fills the vacated space. Finding such devices on sale is problematic.

Which hood to choose in this case? Particularly noteworthy are modern kitchen hoods that can quickly eliminate bad smell and remove fat in just 8 minutes. The air is purified by 96%, all excess impurities are removed. Experts recommend installing such household units in studio apartments, with combined dining rooms.

Hood design and appearance

Let's take a closer look at how to choose cooker hood taking into account the peculiarities of its design. Every owner has to face this question. Household appliances are island, domed and suspended. Models with a retractable working panel have gained wide popularity.

The listed types of kitchen hoods differ not only in design, but also in characteristics.

• Suspended hoods are structurally the simplest and cheapest devices that have found great popularity among buyers. They work mainly on the principle of air recirculation. Air purification takes place thanks to reusable filters. Their main advantages are the availability of installation and an affordable price.

• Dome structures - visually they resemble a metal umbrella. Often they are called fireplaces. Supports 2 modes of operation - supply and recirculation. They are mounted above the hob or stove to the wall.

• Built-in solutions. Kitchen types integrated into furniture. In this case, the device is located in a specially designated hanging cabinet. it The best way disguise.

• Island models for kitchens. Professionals state that this optimal solutions for a stove located in the middle of the room. They are built according to the supply type.

• Built-in cooker hood with pull-out panel boasts a compact size. Air treatment is carried out directly above the hob.

Fan power

The cooker hood device includes 1 to 2 fans powered by electricity. Therefore, the power of the exhaust unit is primarily the power of the fans. The performance of the cooker hood directly depends on this parameter. In fact, we are talking about how much air can be processed by the apparatus in a time period.

The best kitchen hoods are able to provide a capacity of 180 to 750 m3 / h. The number of speeds varies from 1 to 4 speeds. However, high performance also has a downside of the "coin": with active air treatment, a corresponding noise effect is formed.

Such devices do not always need to work at the maximum performance level. Kitchens with a hood must operate at high speeds when something burns or when the gas stoves are connected incorrectly and there is a leak of dangerous gas in order to quickly remove it. During normal cooking, the fans can operate at low power, this is quite enough.

In this aspect, there are certain sanitary standards. According to them, oxygen in the kitchen must be renewed at least 10 times per hour. Thanks to this, it is much easier to calculate the performance of the unit and select the optimal device. Best range hood for the kitchen it is calculated according to a simple principle: we subtract the volume of furniture from the volume of the kitchen and then the value is multiplied by 10. At the output we have a number with the level of performance of the unit.

Which control panel is better

The outer part of the unit housing is complemented by a control panel. It can be a mechanical, push-button, slider or touch mechanism.

1. Buttons are the most common solution. Using them is extremely simple - a separate button is responsible for each mode of operation.
2. A panel with a slider mechanism - a slider that moves along a small plane.
3. Touchpad. How does a kitchen hood with a separate touch panel work? A light touch is enough to adjust the operating mode of the household appliance. The corresponding command is highlighted by the LED and the device executes the command.

We have already examined what kind of hoods for the kitchen are. I would like to dwell on additional functions that are extremely useful for the comfortable operation of the units. We are talking about automatic shutdown timers, an integrated humidity sensor, a speed controller. Due to the specified functionality, the unit can adjust the fan speed with increasing smoke concentration.

Kitchen unit dimensions

The choice of hood is often predetermined by the dimensions of the hob. The key rule: it is necessary to purchase kitchen appliances that correspond in size to the size of a gas or electric stove.

So what are the best kitchen hoods? In the standard version, the slabs vary in size within the range of 60-90 cm. Naturally, having chosen a smaller apparatus - 50 cm, then one cannot pretend to have any good result. Optimally, the air purifier covers hob... Otherwise, an unpleasant odor and small particles of fat may penetrate into the living rooms.

The mounting height of the unit deserves special attention. In accordance with the rules, the hood must be suspended above the hob at a height of 75 cm, no less. In the case of electric stoves, this distance can be reduced to 65 cm. Failure to observe this rule could result in a fire, as the device may overheat.

Connection to communications

So, which range hood is the best for the kitchen? Experts are unambiguous in their opinion - those that are correctly connected to the ventilation system. The connection is made using short pipes. With an increase in the number of duct elbows, the performance of the exhaust device decreases. At each bend, 5 to 15% of power is lost.

Domestic appliances work best if the inside of the duct has a sufficient diameter and a smooth surface. As for the use of corrugated hoses, they are much more convenient in terms of installation, although they are inferior in performance to conventional pipes in terms of performance.

Additional equipment

The models of the upper price segment are characterized by the presence of additional useful functions. These are the "interval switching" as well as the "run-on" of the built-in fans.

Modern types of kitchen hoods can be activated at a certain time interval, so that a small space is always filled with fresh oxygen. As for the "residual run", it is assumed that the fans are running for 5-15 minutes, then the unit is deactivated. This ensures the most efficient air purification in the kitchen.

Kitchen hoods price

How to choose a cooker hood? Many experts state that many owners neglect the above recommendations, criteria, opting solely for affordable or expensive units. Having set a goal to purchase a kitchen appliance, you need to decide on the price that you are willing to pay for it. As for the differences between the models, they are described below.

1. The rating of the most popular units is headed by plastic models, complemented by metal parts. Control is carried out using sliders or buttons. These are often 3-speed solutions with a maximum capacity of up to 450 m3 / h. The main lighting elements are conventional incandescent lamps.
2. The second line of the consumer rating is given to aluminum, metal or glass solutions. The control panel can be both touch and slide, push-button. Certain models boast a capacity of about 650 m3 / h. Popular models - PERFELLI TL 6102 I, PYRAMIDA WH 22-60.

1. In terms of performance, the rating is headed by models of the upper price segment (ELEYUS LANA 700 60 BL, HANSA OWC 4778 IH). The performance of such units reaches a mind-boggling value of 1300 m3 / h. They are often decorated with wood paneling. There is an automatic shutdown timer; exclusively halogen lamps are used as a source of illumination.

Now you know what kitchen hoods are and what criteria to follow when choosing a particular unit and how to choose a hood. Naturally, it is necessary to take into account the purchase budget, but the area of ​​the room also plays an important role. Taking into account the listed criteria, it is possible to ensure kitchen space clean air.

Different kinds kitchen hoods allow you to experiment with the interior and create the perfect place for cooking. Hoods have won the hearts of housewives due to their ability to remove odors during cooking. With their appearance, there was no need to open windows and ventilate the room. They work efficiently and the new designs fit perfectly into the modern kitchen interior.

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A wide variety of types of cooker hoods available on the market helps the buyer to find the best, profitable option.

• Flat. Such models are installed above the gas stove and mounted on the wall. This is a separate structure, which has no outlet in ventilation pipe... The hood consists of a casing, a medium power fan and an air purification filter. The advantages of flat hoods are that they are inexpensive, neat and attractive, and easy to install. Disadvantages: low suction power, high noise level, filters need to be changed frequently, and they can be expensive.
• Embedded... High-quality types of hoods that are built into a special cabinet. It hides the entire structure, including the branch pipe. Interesting design, reliability, high quality - attractive characteristics. In addition, the cooker hood does its job perfectly. Thanks to its excellent performance and power, it works as efficiently as possible and makes almost no noise. The downside is that the model is not cheap and should be looked after more often.

• Fireplace or domed. Quality and modern look hoods for the kitchen. This model fits perfectly into any interior, complements it, creates coziness and does not hide free space. A domed hood is made of metal, which can combine wood and glass elements. The model range of domed hoods is wide, and includes island, wall-mounted. They differ from each other in the way they are installed. The plus is that the chimney hoods are powerful, they can be controlled remotely, there is no need to change filters.
• Corner. Manufacturers try to please their customers and produce hoods in different shapes, sizes, installation methods and installation locations. Corner hoods fit perfectly into corner kitchen and save space.
• Combined... Hoods for gas stoves, combining two methods of air purification - diverting the air flow into the ventilation system and eliminating impurities using a charcoal filter. Its replacement takes place every six months. You can recognize that the filter needs to be replaced by the noise that the hood makes during operation. When installing an exhaust system, pay particular attention to the air outlet. The fewer bends there are, the better the device will perform.

Control methods

Despite the technical functionality of the cooker hood, it should be easy to operate. Today hoods have several control methods:

• Slider... The model has a slider switch with which you can change the exhaust modes.
• Push-button... The easiest way to control the hood. The button block is located on the front or side panel. Modes are switched by pressing buttons.
• Electronic. Convenient and modern management... Models of this type are equipped with a special display or indicator lights.

Principle of operation

Everyone knows what function the cooker hood performs in the kitchen, but not everyone can say how it functions. The work of kitchen hoods consists of two principles: conventional and recuperative. The first cleans the air by drawing in the vapors of the food being cooked. The vapors pass through the filters and are discharged into the ventilation pipe. Hoods, which work on the principle of recuperation, let the vapors pass through the filtration system and return the air purified from unpleasant aromatic impurities.

Such models of hoods are the most expensive, besides, they need maintenance... If you want to get rid of unpleasant odors in the kitchen, pay attention to hoods with charcoal filters. They need to be changed frequently as they wear out quickly. The efficiency of the models is directly dependent on the quality of the filters.

How to choose

The choice of hoods for the kitchen should be approached carefully if you want to purchase a model that is profitable in all respects. Before buying a device, ask the seller about the advantages and technical characteristics of the hoods. All varieties can operate at high temperatures and are highly resistant to hot vapors, moisture and condensation. Hoods are classified according to the principle of operation, performance, design features and price.

The cost of the device may be affected by the availability of additional features. When choosing a hood, be guided by the type of device, its pros and cons. The hood must match the dimensions of the kitchen and the general style of the room.

The first thing buyers pay attention to is design. Experts advise to be guided not by the appearance, but by the power of the device.

• Performance and power... This criterion indicates the amount of air that the hood processes in one hour. The higher the power rating, the better it will perform. But the power rating is not yet a factor in the right purchase. Calculate required power kitchen hoods according to the formula: multiply the volume of the room by 10. The resulting figure will be minimal, so the hood should be taken a little more powerful.
• Noise level. The noise level of the hood is influenced by its performance. If this figure is high, the device is noisy. Expensive and high-quality models can be quiet but powerful, so if you choose a cheap range hood, you will have to put up with the hum in the kitchen. Silent models are equipped with special spacers that prevent vibration and block noise. If possible, check the function of the hood in the store. This will help avoid a bad purchase, focusing only on appearance.
• Filters... These elements are responsible for the quality of the hoods and affect the life of the hood. Filters trap unpleasant odors, dust, grease, fumes and other heavy airborne components. If the filter is dirty, such a hood will not work for a long time. Filter performance, noise level and durability depend on the filter. They are of two types: fine and coarse cleaning. The former consist of a thin, carbon filter that absorbs odors. These filters are replaceable and it is very important to monitor their condition. The second ones are of very high quality. They are made of metal, acrylic and non-woven fabric. Coarse filters purify the air and protect the hood from contamination. They must be promptly replaced with new ones or washed in water. It all depends on the filter material.

• Dimensions (edit)... Whatever the parameters of the hood were, today there are no models that work absolutely silently. The dimensions of the hood depend on the dimensions of the room and the length. hob... Dome hoods are suitable for large gas stoves, for 40 cm - small built-in devices. Remember that the cooker hood should not be smaller than the gas stove!
• Design. Most main criterion of choice for housewives - appearance. In spite of specifications The hood design plays a big role. It should match the color and style of the kitchen, not bulky or too small. At the peak of popularity, matte, glass, metal surfaces with a mirror effect.