How to choose a hood in the kitchen - tips and subtleties

The kitchen is the only place in the apartment in which there is always a high risk of air pollution. As a result of this, an unpleasant or specific smell may appear here, which will directly depend on the cooking process. To help solve the problem of dirty air is capable of household appliances such as hoods. Today in stores a huge number of different models of equipment are presented, so each person, depending on their requirements and budget, will be able to choose the best option for themselves.

How to choose the hood for the kitchen in terms of power?

Before choosing a hood and stopping on a particular model, you need to pay attention to several important points.

First of all, this is the size of the room. If you buy an extractor hood with a small capacity for a large kitchen area, then the equipment simply can not cope with the responsibility assigned to it to clean the air.

Therefore, the hood power should directly depend on the size of the room where it will be installed in the future. In order not to make a mistake in the correctness of the choice, you need to make elementary calculations: multiply the area of ​​the room by its height. The result is a figure that will denote the amount of air filling this room. It is measured in cubic meters. There are generally accepted sanitary standards that govern the proper movement of air. According to these data, the circulation of air flows should occur at least 12 times in 1 hour.

For calculation of hood power it is necessary to multiply the air volume obtained by the required rate of movement of air masses, and then by 1.6 - the coefficient of the minimum reserve. The final figure will be the value of the performance that the hood in the kitchen should have.

To date, all manufacturers of hoods produce their models for the following areas:

• 16 m²;
• 20 m²;
• 25 m²;
• 30 m²;
• 40 m²;
• 50 m².

But do not forget one interesting feature of kitchen equipment: the higher the power of the hood, the greater the noise it will create. Today, manufacturers are trying to eliminate this defect, equipping devices with different speeds, with which the fan works.

How to choose the hood for the kitchen: dimensional subtleties

After calculations will be made for power, it is necessary to choose the right size of the hood. Since this will affect not only the performance of the equipment, but also how it will fit into the interior design as a whole. For example, you cannot install a wide and powerful model in a small kitchen area. Here it will look ridiculous and create additional noise. For a small room, you need to choose a more compact household appliance, which will save precious square meters and electricity.

In order for household appliances to fully cope with their work, the dimensions for the hoods in the kitchen should correspond to the cooking surface. The wider the hood, the higher it can be installed above the stove. The optimal height is:

• above the surface of the gas stove - 80 cm;
• above the electric stove - 70 cm.

Today in stores you can find completely different models of hoods, the width of which ranges from 30-120 cm.In addition, all of them are made in different design solutions, which will help them blend in seamlessly with any interior.

Before choosing a hood, you need to consider the fact that the furniture is located in the kitchen. If the equipment is bought to replace the old one or in a ready-made repair, then you need to carefully and accurately measure the space allocated for the equipment. There are 2 options how the hood can be installed:

1. Mounted in the space between two wall cabinets.
2. Built in one of the wall cabinets. In this case, the duct will be hidden inside, and only the sliding panel will remain outside.

If the repair has not yet begun, it is best to first determine the size, power and design of household appliances and only then order the necessary furniture.

We choose a hood for the kitchen, which one to prefer - with or without an air duct?

There are two main modes of operation of equipment in the kitchen. They are:

1. Air that has been absorbed by the hood is discharged.
2. Air recirculation. That is, the air is sucked in by the equipment, undergoes cleaning measures and returns to the kitchen.

The first principle of operation is much simpler and easier. The hood has an anti-return principle. She draws in dirty air and takes it out. This happens by connecting the equipment to the ventilation in the kitchen. Such devices have special filters that can protect against ingress of dirt and grease. This method is called coarse cleaning. The strengths of this hood are:

• relatively low cost;
• no need to change filters too often;
• does not create a lot of noise;
• sufficiently strong air absorption, which allows you to quickly eliminate unpleasant odors.

There is one significant drawback in them - the kitchen must be equipped with an air duct.

Hoods, which have a recirculation system, can quickly make the air in the room clean and fresh. This is due to the filters installed in them. That is, the streams of air masses pass through the cleaning system and return again to the kitchen space. This solution becomes the only possible where there is no chance to install the duct out. Typically, these types of hoods are much more expensive, unlike other models, but they do not guarantee 100% purified air in the room. Usually fixed show at 70%. In addition, the filters get dirty quickly, they need to be constantly changed.

The hood can also be divided into the following mounting methods:

1. Hinged. The equipment can be flat, standard type or visor. From the name it is already clear that the installation is carried out under a hanging cabinet or directly above the stove.
   

   Mounted

2. Recessed. Hoods are usually hidden in wall cabinets, and only a pull-out panel remains on the outside.
   

   Recessed

3. Wall mounted. There are such types of designs of kitchen hoods as domed or fireplace. Installation takes place directly to the wall above the surface of the plate.
   

   Wall mounted

4. Corner The principle of fastening is the same as for wall hoods, only in the corner.
   

   Corner

5. Inclined. The device has enhanced functionality and simple controls.
   

   Tilted

6. Island. Installation is carried out to the ceiling above the hob, if the possibility of mounting to a wall or wall cabinet is excluded. This is usually practiced in a studio apartment.

Island

Before deciding on a specific model, you need to clearly know what style of room the kitchen will have, and also choose the right way to install household appliances.

Why in the kitchen do you need a hood with minimal noise and convenient controls?

To make the kitchen comfortable to cook and even just be, you need to carefully approach the choice of noise level that the equipment will produce. A person normally perceives noise at a level of 36 and below decibels. In almost all modern models, this indicator is maintained.Manufacturers install special acoustic packages between the motor and the housing itself, as well as bearings of a certain type.

In addition, it is worth paying attention to the management of the hood. It is necessary to set the optimal speed, enable additional options, as well as backlight. In the most modern and expensive models there is already a timer, speed switching in automatic mode, residual fan stroke, interval operation. Some of them are even equipped with a remote control. There are several main types of hood control:

• push-button;
• sensory;
• slider;
• electronic.

Control

The most popular and convenient is touch control. In addition to its excellent performance, it adds special sophistication to the exterior design of the product.

And, of course, when choosing a model, you should pay attention to the backlight. It is even in the simplest hoods. There are several main types of lighting equipment:

• 40 watts minion;
• 20 watt halogen bulb;
• LED bulb, the power of which can be from 3 to 5 watts.

The most economical and, accordingly, recommended is the last type of backlight.

Backlight

How to choose filters for hoods?

The service life of household appliances will directly depend on the timeliness of replacing contaminated filters, as well as on their quality. Reusable or disposable cleaning systems can be installed in the equipment.

To maintain the proper functioning of the internal mechanisms in the hoods are grease filters. They can be of several types:

• Disposable of paper, padding polyester or non-woven. They need to be changed when a special icon on the surface of the filter is no longer visible through the protective hood of the hood;
• reusable acrylic filters. To ensure that the equipment does not fail, approximately once a month at an average load, it is necessary to clean the filter in warm soapy water. Since it is rag, it must not be squeezed out strongly so as not to damage;
• reusable aluminum filters or strainers. They should be cleaned about once a month with the use of degreasing agents.

In hoods with a recirculation system are special carbon filters, which imply a fine air purification. Usually they are disposable, but in some models you can find reusable filters. Due to the fact that the composition contains activated carbon, the room will get rid of unpleasant odors in the shortest possible time. Typically, a carbon filter is designed for 100-130 hours or 4-6 months. If you do not replace it with a new one in a timely manner, then he himself will become the cause of stale air in the kitchen. As a result, such a filter can cause more serious damage to the kitchen equipment.

Rating of the best hoods for the kitchen

A large number of global manufacturers of household appliances is engaged in the production of range hoods oriented to a different budget. They all established themselves exclusively on the positive side and organically combine an attractive price and a flawless appearance. A review of the best hoods includes:

1. Hood Siemens from a German manufacturer. All models represent the perfect balance of visual appeal and functionality. The positive qualities are low noise, high performance. The housing can be very advantageously hidden in the kitchen. The cost of hoods from a German brand starts at 12,000 rubles.
   

   Siemens

2. German technology Crohn. The company’s arsenal already has 7 different models of hoods for the kitchen. Combines their high quality powerful engines, which at the same time operate almost without noise. The cost of cleaning equipment starts at 3,000 rubles.
3. German brand Hansa. The equipment is compact in size and comfortable to operate. Models are sold in stores starting at 2,500 rubles.
4. Reliable German manufacturer Bosch. A serious technique that has been of high quality for several decades.In addition, the design of the hoods fits easily into any room design. You can buy kitchen equipment in the range from 5,000 to 35,000 rubles.
   

   Bosch

5. Russian manufacturer Elikor. All customer reviews confirm the high quality of the equipment. In addition, you can find various models and colors of the hood. The cost varies from 2,500 to 30,000 rubles.
6. Samsung brand is known to a large number of consumers as a manufacturer of high-quality and durable equipment. The average price for a model is about 6,000 rubles.