Today, almost every kitchen has a lot of different equipment and one of the most necessary and useful is a range hood. Once its function was performed by a window, but not now. What is a cooker hood? This is a device that does not allow soot and various odors to settle on the walls.

Hood - a device that makes the kitchen clean

This will make your kitchen much cleaner. But on the modern market there are many of the most diverse models that have different sizes and shapes. Many people ask just one question, what are the hoods for the kitchen. In this article, we will take a closer look at this issue.

Types of hoods according to the principle of operation

There are several criteria according to which the hoods are divided into types. After all, each device performs its main function in a different way. There are such types of kitchen hoods according to the principle of operation, such as:

• recirculation;
• hoods with a branch.

Recirculation devices have a filter that allows you to get rid of dirt from the air. After cleaning it, the equipment returns air to the room. Often such products are used in those buildings where it is not possible to connect to an external ventilation system. The main disadvantage of such models is that you constantly need to change the filter.

It is the models with a bend that are popular. Such devices draw dirty air directly into the external ventilation of the house. Today there are models of this type that treat air in two ways. This is when part of the air goes into external ventilation, and the second part is filtered and returned back to the room.

It is necessary to choose a hood based on the ventilation system.

Each of the types is good in its own way, but the choice of equipment must be based on the ventilation system. After all, you can just waste your money.

Hood types depending on the type of installation

One of the important points is how the device is attached. Hoods of this type are chosen depending on the kitchen furniture. Better to buy both furniture and equipment at the same time. What are the types kitchen hoods depending on the type of installation is allocated? Now we will analyze this issue. Depending on the type of installation, the following types are distinguished:

• suspended;
• dome;
• built-in.

The advantage of hanging models is that they are small in size and will easily fit into even the smallest kitchen. The hood is mounted directly above gas stove... It performs its functions using a special filter. That is why, more often than not, additional kitchen cabinets are also hung over them. But the disadvantage of such models is that the filters need to be constantly changed.

If you do not want to constantly mess with them, then you can choose a model that has a metal filter.

The hood will function in the same way, but you will not need to constantly change it, just wash and dry it. Agree, it's much more convenient.

It is important to have a good ventilation system when using a dome hood

In order to use the dome model, you need to have a good ventilation system that will go out into the air duct. Previously, such models were used only in restaurants, canteens, but today you can find a domed hood of absolutely any size. Over time, the design and the material from which they are made have changed. Now you can find models made of glass, wood, metal and many other materials.

Built-in hoods can be easily installed directly into furniture. Such models are more efficient in terms of performance, because they have pull-out panel... With its help, it is much easier to regulate the operation of the device. The built-in hood has a metal filter that does not need to be changed, but simply washed periodically.

We have considered the main types of hoods for the kitchen, but there are also a number of additional ones.

Additional criteria for a cooker hood

There are also a number of additional indicators, according to which you should choose a hood for the kitchen. These include:

• power;
• type of control;
• noise level;
• sizes;
• design.

Most often, it is these indicators that allow a person to decide. The power of the device must be selected depending on the size of the room where the hood will be installed. After all, the efficiency of the model depends on this indicator. The type of control does not play a big role in the operation of the device, but for some this moment is important.

Today, no cooker hood is silent.

So far, no manufacturer has invented such a hood that would work absolutely silently. But everyone has the opportunity to purchase a less noisy device. In order to find out the noise level of a model, it is enough just to study its technical data sheet. There this moment should be indicated.

In terms of size and design, this is a matter of taste. On the modern market, there are a wide variety of models that have different colors, shapes and sizes. Therefore, at this moment it is not necessary to delve too deeply.

Cooker hood and control types

There are also types of kitchen hoods, depending on the control panel. There are two types: electrical and mechanical. Electric hoods can have touch or button control. The mechanical hood has only a slider, with its help you can turn it on and adjust the power. Therefore, each hostess can independently choose one of the presented types of management. Mechanical hoods are slightly cheaper than electric hoods.

The main differences between hoods for the kitchen

The range of hoods for the kitchen, the types that we have considered, will now allow each housewife to choose desired device... What is the difference between kitchen hoods? To begin with, this is a design, the hood must fully match the interior of the kitchen. After all, it will not be very beautiful if the device does not fit into the main picture in any way. Further, these are the dimensions of the hood, it depends on the room in which the kitchen is located, if it is small, then it is advisable to take a small model, and vice versa.

All kitchen hoods still differ in power. Naturally, the more powerful the device, the more efficiently it will do its job. But this does not mean at all that you need to purchase a large hood with good power. There is a specific power limit for each individual size. In this case, it is said that you should not take a model with minimum power... After all, then it will not fulfill its functions one hundred percent.

Be sure to pay attention to the type of installation. If you purchase kitchen furniture in the salon where the hoods are sold, it is better to immediately determine with such an important device. Then you can choose a hood that will easily fit not only into the interior of the kitchen, but also into the furniture. Many people prefer built-in models. They do not take up much space and do not stand out from the main background.

We have disassembled how the hoods for the kitchen can differ, and now let's talk about the principle of operation of such a useful device.

The principle of operation of kitchen hoods

Before buying kitchen equipment, you need to know how it works. The principle of operation of all models is approximately the same, but there are also differences. Those that are connected to external ventilation, more often than not, simply bring out all the bad odors.

But models with a filter purify the air and return it back to the room already clean. But there are those who perform these two functions at the same time. It is better to purchase the latest devices, but this is only if it is possible to connect to external ventilation.

The cooker hood operates on the principle of forced ventilation.

It eliminates various bad odors and various vapors. This became possible thanks to special filters that are built into the hood. And also thanks to them, your kitchen will be less dirty and you will not need to make repairs in it soon.

Our grandmothers did not have such useful devices before, and they had to constantly make repairs. Indeed, when frying and cooking, all the vapors settle on the wallpaper and surfaces. Cleaning the entire kitchen is not easy every time.

The cost of the hood for the kitchen

Often in stores you can find budget models, because it is them that people buy. But there are expensive and mid-range hoods. If you decide to buy a device for a long time, then it is better to select a more expensive model.

Inexpensive kitchen models are made of plastic, sometimes with the addition of small metal parts. There is a slider or buttons to control them. The fan can have a maximum of three speeds. Two lamps are used as a backlight.

Mid-range models are available in stainless steel, aluminum or tempered glass. The panel can be not only push-button, but also touch. The device may have a scoreboard. Incandescent lamps or halogen lamps are used as backlighting.

For the manufacture of expensive models, natural wood is used. They have a remote control that makes it easier to use the hood. Such models also have a bunch of different sensors. There is also a timer and only halogen lamps are used as backlighting.

Now you can easily choose your own cooker hood based on the information above.

The kitchen is a room with high humidity constantly exposed to the aggressive effects of fat and other negative factors. To prevent this from spreading, it is customary to use a range hood. This device is designed to capture vapors and, depending on the design, remove them to the outside or filter.

It is worth noting that today the rating of kitchen hoods consists of various modifications that differ from each other, both in appearance and in the principle of operation. That is why it is often very difficult to choose a specific type.

Hood types

During the entire existence of these devices, they have not undergone special structural and functional changes. As before, the leading places are occupied by three main structures.

Flat hoods

These types of cooker hoods do not use ventilation systems for their operation. Their principle of operation is designed to absorb air with a high content of fats and vapors, using a fan and filtering it using replaceable cartridges. Such devices do an excellent job of the task and are convenient when using various design solutions that do not provide for the installation of air pipes.

However, it should be noted that these types of kitchen hoods have a significant drawback associated with the need to change cleaning cartridges. The first filter, which is designed to trap fat, with intensive use becomes unusable after two months.

Charcoal cleaner responsible for removing unpleasant odors, can work without replacement for about a year. Therefore, when choosing such a technique, one should take into account this feature and stock up on replaceable filtration cartridges.

Advice! Before buying such a hood, you need to make sure that the consumables for its maintenance on the market are freely available and have a reasonable price. This will save the user from unnecessary searches and exorbitant costs during operation.

Dome hood option with decorative elements

Dome devices

The modern rating of kitchen hoods determines the leading place for these devices. Their principle of operation involves trapping vapors due to their special design and a powerful fan. In this case, the air is not purified, but simply discharged into the ventilation system, to which the device is connected.

Advice! The choice of this type of technique is best done in parallel with the selection of furniture. This will greatly facilitate integration and will solve a lot of size problems.

Power

Quite often, when reading a review of kitchen hoods, you can come across such a parameter as power. In this case, we mean the performance of the motor, which is responsible for the rotation of the fan.

The better a given node works, the more efficient the device will be. However, some manufacturers resort to installing multiple fans to improve these parameters.

When watching video materials, you will notice that some hoods are equipped with multiple switches. Some of them are designed for lighting, while others can be used to adjust the degree of air intake.

Installation

Installing a cooker hood is a fairly straightforward process.

• First you need to fix the product on the wall. Usually, a place above the hob or stove is chosen, since this is where vapors and various odors arise.
• At this stage, fastening material is used, which is often included in the delivery of this equipment.
• The distance from the stove to the hood should be such that it does not interfere with the cooking process, but also does not hang too high.
• If the work is done by hand and at the same time you have to deal with built-in appliances, then the installation must be done in accordance with the instructions in the device passport and following the recommendations of the furniture manufacturer.
• When the dome is fixed, it remains to connect it to the ventilation. However, this paragraph does not apply to flat products, the installation instructions of which only involve mounting to the wall.
• In this operation, you can use the parts that were included in the kit or purchase a special pipe created for this purpose.

• It is important that this installation maintains a relative tightness. When connecting to the hood and ventilation, there should be no gaps or gaps. If they appear, then you can fix this with the help polyurethane foam or sealant.
• Once the hood is installed, it can be connected to electrical network and start operating.

Output

Modern hoods are productive, ergonomic, efficient and at the same time aesthetic devices. There are many hood options to choose from suitable option for any interior. Based on financial capabilities, it is also possible to select a model that is suitable for cost, which at the same time will have all the necessary functions. But the main thing in the hood is not beauty and not its price: first of all, it is necessary to understand the varieties and characteristics of such equipment.

Hood functions in the kitchen

The hood, which can be seen in any kitchen, is a simple device, and regardless of the price and the number of "bells and whistles", all hoods have one principle of operation.

Hood operation in the kitchen

The hood consists of the following elements:

• Metal body;
• An engine that takes in the air flow (in some models there may be two of them);
• Filters that purify the incoming air;
• A lamp that serves to illuminate the workplace.

According to statistics, women spend in the kitchen cooking more than half of the time during which they are at home. And since the air in the kitchen, containing particles of fat and harmful combustion products, negatively affects health, a hood is simply necessary.

The hood will not help completely get rid of foreign impurities and odors, but without it the situation would be catastrophic, and those who happened to grow up in Soviet apartments may remember that the whole entrance knew when neighbors from the first floor were frying fish.

The video shows the functions of the hood in the kitchen:

Please note: it is believed that in modern apartments supply and exhaust ventilation is designed to purify air by drawing it into the ventilation shaft. In practice, this does not happen, since the mines very quickly become clogged with dirt and dust, therefore the hood is the most effective method remove burnt particles and harmful substances. By the way, the corrugated pipe outlet of the hood also removes air into the same shaft, but due to strong injection.

But the hood, regardless of the cost, will not work efficiently if its capacity is not enough to work in a room of a certain size. In order not to be mistaken when choosing, you can independently calculate how much power is enough for your kitchen.

There is a formula for this:

H - kitchen height in meters

S - kitchen area

12 is a coefficient indicating that the air in the room must be completely renewed 12 times within one hour (according to sanitary standards).

Multiplying these numbers, you get the number Q: this is the amount of cubic meters of air that must be updated in your kitchen in one hour. Among the characteristics of each hood, this parameter is indicated, and if Q is equal to or more than according to your calculations on the device you like, you can buy.

Types according to the principle of installation

It is impossible to purchase a cooker hood based only on power, price and appearance. The method of its fastening also plays an important role.

By this parameter, all hoods can be divided into:

• Suspended hoods- the most common and simple in design, therefore they are often called standard. They are attached directly above the slab to the wall. These hoods are suitable for small kitchens(no more than 10 square meters), since they are not very powerful, but they work almost silently.

These are the most inexpensive models:

By the principle of work

Each of the five listed types of hoods can also be divided into two groups: flow and recirculation hoods.

Many people confuse hoods with air purifiers or they just don't make a difference between these devices. However, the hood simply draws air into the ventilation shaft of the house or to the outside environment outside the house. But recirculation hoods clean the air taken in from fat particles and impurities, and then return it back to the room.

Hoods with air purifiers for the kitchen

But modern hoods often combine these two functions, which can be switched by pressing the corresponding buttons on the panel.

Please note: a recirculation hood is not the same thing as an air cleaner: the latter is household appliance, which is not hung in the kitchen, but installed on the floor of the room. It does not remove air anywhere and is exclusively engaged in cleaning, and it works according to completely different principles.

Filter

Each hood has filters that perform the function of air purification. There may be several such filters in one hood, but it also happens that different hoods have different types of filters. Let's see what they are and what they serve.

Getting into the hood, the air first of all passes through the grease filters rough cleaning- it is on them that all fat and large particles of dirt settle. Such filters are reusable (they can be cleaned) and disposable: such filters are discarded when they are finally dirty.

Fat filters can be of three types:

It would seem that such coarse filters are quite hardy and can last forever, and if you forget to wash them, nothing special will happen. But if it is not scary for the filter to become overgrown with dirt, then for the hood itself this can threaten with an increase in the load on the engines, which can no longer effectively draw in air through clogged filters and begin to work at the limit.

It is very important to monitor the condition coarse filters and provide them with appropriate care on time. In many modern models with touch control, a person does not even need to regularly check the condition of the filters: the electronics itself monitors their condition and warns when the prophylaxis period is approaching.

Coarse grease filters for kitchen hood filters

Bypassing these first stages, the air flow enters the filters fine cleaning... This is the name given to carbon filters, which not only remove the smallest particles of dirt, dust and fumes, but are also able to eliminate unpleasant odors and gas impurities. These filters contain activated carbon, therefore they are also called sorption filters. Sorption is a special property of substances to absorb other substances, in this case, coal absorbs molecules that create odors, as well as microscopic elements that could freely pass through coarse filters.

Advice: fine filters have a rather complex device, and you can neither wash nor repair them yourself. The aluminum grate can still be wiped off the grease with your own hands, but the carbon filters must be replaced at the end of their service life. But some craftsmen still cleanse and wash them using brute force and detergents... They say that this way you can save money, because after cleaning the filters, the hood starts to "pull" again. The problem is that if the hood is recirculating, it will only do this, and the “dead” coal will no longer show its sorption properties, as a result the same polluted air will circulate through the room.

It makes no sense to save on carbon filters today, since they are enough for a relatively long time. With an average load, the charcoal filter can last from four to six months, depending on what you are preparing, the manufacturer of the hood itself and how effectively the coarse filters work. Charcoal filters cost from 500 to 1,600 rubles.

Views

It is impossible to say unequivocally which hood is the best. In addition to the types and types described, there are also a lot of different models, therefore, if any of them were "very-very" - would the manufacturers spend their resources on the production of the entire model range?

Obviously, for different types premises, their size and purpose is better a certain type and model. For example, for a man in the street who lives alone, who uses the kitchen only for morning tea, dines at work, and in the evening he can occasionally fry eggs at home, completely useless and powerful expensive hoods. The cheapest model is enough, which will cope with its tasks without any problems under such "loads". And if you need a hood in the kitchen of a small dining room, where they cook every day, then here you will have to spend money on a powerful model with several stages of cleaning.

Today, a cooker hood is an integral part of any kitchen. But in our modern age, store shelves are literally "overwhelmed" with various models of these devices. What are the hoods for the kitchen and how to choose the best option for himself - one of the main questions that any person asks himself when faced with the need to purchase this device.

How to choose?

Before you start choosing a device for own kitchen it does not hurt to first figure out how, in fact, the hood models differ from each other. To begin with, it is worth noting that given the purpose of the devices, all of them are capable of operating at sufficiently high temperatures and have high protection against hot vapors, condensation, moisture and high temperatures, respectively.

Types of hoods are classified:

• according to the principle of work;
• power;
• design features;
• cost.

The last factor is influenced, first of all, by the presence of additional functions that increase the productivity of the device and greatly facilitate the life of every housewife.

There are three main types of devices:

• suspended hoods;
• dome hoods;

Suspended hoods

Hanging devices are compact in size, installed directly above the stove. Their system of work is based on the use of filters, so you can safely hang kitchen cabinets over them without fear for them. appearance... As a rule, in such models, most often the simplest cleaning filters made of synthetic material (acrylic) are installed. A significant disadvantage of these filters is the need for frequent replacement (usually every three months).

In order to save yourself from the constant purchase and replacement of the filter, you can purchase a model that has a metal filter. By absorbing grease, it will also get dirty, but it can simply be washed periodically. the usual means for washing dishes, dissolved in a little warm water.

These types of kitchen hoods today are among the least efficient in terms of performance, since they have rather small capacities.

Dome hoods

Such devices are more like a piece of a fireplace. To ensure their work, the kitchen must have a ventilation system with access to the air duct. The very first models did not have filters, and their performance was provided only by the quality of the exhaust ventilation.

Several years ago, despite its rather large size, this type of hood was the most popular because it worked most efficiently. It is also the most common type of device today. They have a variety of sizes: there are large models, there are compact ones that do not have a large air duct.

The design of the offered models has changed: today you can buy hoods made of glass, natural wood. Their performance is much higher thanks to the built-in fans. Most models also use inline filters.

Built-in hoods

These models can be easily installed in kitchen furniture. Typically modern kitchen sets have special niches. Built-in models are more efficient in terms of performance, since they have a pull-out panel, due to which their working surface is significantly increased. Typically, these models come with metal filters that cannot be replaced but require periodic cleaning.

What is the principle of hoods

In addition to the question of what kind of kitchen hoods are, it is necessary to at least slightly understand the principles of their work, since this factor is also of great importance.

Two principles of operation can be distinguished here: recuperative and conventional. Well, everything is clear with the second method of air purification. The hood draws in the fumes generated during cooking, and the air, which does not always have pleasant odors, passes through the filters and directly leads to the ventilation system.

But devices operating on the basis of recuperation, passing air through their filtration system, return it back, already cleaned of excess vapors, grease, and odor.

It is worth considering in more detail here specifications hoods for the kitchen. For example, air recovery models are the most expensive. They are also expensive to maintain, despite the fact that in such models, metal filters made of aluminum are built in to clean the air from contamination.

In order to rid the kitchen room of unpleasant odors, it is necessary to have carbon filters in such devices. These elements will have to be changed periodically, as they wear out quickly. The effectiveness of eliminating unpleasant and specific odors in the kitchen will depend primarily on the quality of these elements.

But the big advantage of such devices is that they return the air passed through the filtration system. They also return some of the heat to the room, while dome hoods with an outlet to the ventilation shaft take the exhaust air with heat, without returning anything back.

Hood performance

Highly important indicator when choosing a device. The performance affects the efficient operation of the hood. It depends on the area of ​​the kitchen. Calculations of the required value can be performed independently. The air exchange coefficient in the premises adopted by the SES has a value of 10. Therefore, multiplying the volume of the kitchen by 10, you will get the value of the required performance.

It is also necessary to buy a hood with a power reserve in order to maximize its service life. Any device operating constantly in the maximum possible mode for it fails much earlier than a similar device operating in a quieter mode.

Noise level and dimensions

Unfortunately today, there is not yet a single device that could work in an absolutely silent mode. Of course, the devices differ and in terms of sound characteristics, this is usually indicated in the technical passport of the device, but the fact that when turned on the device will constantly hum monotonously is a fact that will have to be accepted.

As for the dimensions, you should not wonder what sizes kitchen hoods are, today you can buy both a very small device and a device of impressive dimensions. The most important thing is to know how to choose the right size.

Ideally, the hood should match the dimensions of the stove or hob. The device may even be somewhat larger, but in no case smaller than a plate or panel. If you have a huge hob or a willow stove cannot find a device of appropriate dimensions, then you can stop at the built-in version. The working surface of such a hood is increased by a pull-out panel.

Control Panel

Another factor influencing the choice of the device. Of course, every housewife wants to have a device that is impeccable in design and control. The following types can be distinguished here.

1. Slider control. This type is no longer very modern and attractive. In addition, the slider quickly gets dirty, and it becomes not very convenient to use it.
2. Keypad. These devices are simple in design and easy to use.
3. The touch panel is more familiar today and is easy to use. But such a device has a higher price and it is advisable to connect it to the network through a voltage stabilizer, since our power grid is downright famous for its voltage surges, which can disable any household appliances... Therefore, it is better to play it safe initially.
4. A pseudo touch panel is the most common type today. In such a device, the microcircuits are reliably protected from any damage and such a panel looks very stylish.

After the above, the advantages of hoods are obvious, they perfectly remove excess vapors generated during cooking, purify the air, prevent the formation of condensation on the walls and soot.

But the main drawbacks of hoods are high noise levels and constant cleaning or replacement of filters. But, you see, this is a fairly small price to pay for the fact that the kitchen will always have fresh and clean air.