When the walls and ceiling are covered with greasy soot in the kitchen, the picture is rather unpleasant. In addition, this soot can mix with dust, and then pollution is formed even more. To prevent this situation, in the kitchen should use a special range hood.
The cleanliness of the walls and ceiling will remain unshakable, and the air will thoroughly clean. In addition, the hood can pick up different odors and evaporating elements.
Today, an abundance of hoods is represented in sales. It is important to make the right choice.
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Purpose and basics of functioning
The operation of the hood is based on forced ventilation. Thus, combustion products, nasty odors and similar fumes, i.e. undesirable factors, are removed from the air.
Inside it there is a mechanism of special filters that intercept these substances. Also, the technology of forced air exchange is concentrated in it.
These components are placed in the housing. It has an electronic or mechanical control console.
According to the method of air purification, the varieties of hoods are as follows:
- Recirculating. Air is cleaned by filters. And then they send him back to the room itself.
- Flowing. They suck in contaminated air, eliminate fat and soot from it, and send it through an external ventilation mechanism.
Usually hoods are mounted in such places:
- on the ceiling;
- on that section of the wall that is directly above the stove;
- in a hanging cabinet with an open bottom.
Hoods mounted on ceilings and walls are designed to harmoniously assimilate with the kitchen design.
Wall mounted air purifiers can be in the shape of a fireplace or a graceful visor.
Key factors in the selection
When buying hoods, the following criteria should be considered:
- Filters In recirculation versions, the processed air undergoes two stages of filtration. Some filters eliminate odors, some - soot and oily elements. The second mechanisms may be removable cassettes. Such a cartridge is usually plastic. A synthetic winterizer is attached to it (the second version is non-woven). Such a filter can only be used once. If it is very dirty, it can be replaced. There are analogues of it from aluminum or steel, they can not be removed already. You can only periodically remove dirt from them. There are also carbon filters for single use. They help neutralize different odors.
The operation of almost all hoods can be made recirculating. To do this, you need a special filter for trapping fat. The second level of purification in this situation is not particularly needed. Without the specified fat, all harmful elements (oil, soot, etc.) will be on the fan blades and the internal surfaces of the hood.
There are budget modifications to the hoods. Such a cooker hood is mounted without filters. They only eliminate bad air through outdoor ventilation. Different pressure indicators are obtained. And due to this, the place of liquidated air is clean. Today, such models are almost not sold.
It is better to choose a hood for a modern kitchen. They quickly cope with unnecessary odor and dirt: in 6-8 minutes. - Appearance and design. Modern hoods are overhead and island versions. Also come across options with a retractable working console. Outboard versions have the lowest prices. They are very easy to mount. Therefore, they won great fame among buyers. Their work is done according to the recirculation method. Filters are reusable. They are optimal for rooms from which air is not diverted to ventilation.
Island versions are shaped like an umbrella. The place of their installation is the wall section above the stove. Operating modes: recirculating and flowing.
These models are connected to the kitchen ventilation. Thanks to them, the air is cleaned very efficiently.
If the cooker is integrated, it is logical to use the built-in version of the hood. A cabinet with an open bottom is hung. This hood is arranged in it.
If the stove is in the middle of the kitchen, you need an island hood. The working method is flow.
Sliding versions are very compact. When the panel is pulled out, it is possible to clean the air over the entire stove. - Fans and their power. In the hood, 1-2 fans can work. They need electricity to power. From their power is determined by the performance of the hood. This value displays the amount of air being cleaned for a given time. The performance range of modern hoods is as follows: 180 -700 m3 / h. Number of fan speeds: 2 or 4.
A very efficient range hood can work very noisy. In addition, her work on the limit parameters is needed only in cases of burning food or running away of milk.
Board of professionals! For quiet operation, less powerful fans will do.Another professional advice is related to zoning. There are certain sanitary standards for the kitchen. According to them, the air on it should be updated 10-12 times per hour. To do this, its volume is determined, the volume of all the furniture in this room is taken from it, the result is multiplied by 10. An indicator of the hood's performance is obtained. - Control Panel. The hood on the outside of its body has a control console. It is equipped with buttons, it can be touch or slider.
Even in the hood, the following options often appear:- timer - turns off the system at the desired interval;
- moisture level determinant - works on ultrasound;
- speed switch - makes the fans work more dynamically when the room is filled with a very large amount of smoke.
Often choose a model with touch control. It is very convenient, although more expensive.
- Sizes. It’s better to choose a technique based on the stove parameter in the kitchen. The hood must not be inferior in size to the hob. The usual width of the plates: 60 - 90 cm. For them, the hood width above the stove of 50 cm is completely unsuitable.
- Hood mounting height. Based on regulatory documents, this is a minimum of 75 cm from the surface of the gas stove. For an electric stove - at least 65 cm. If you ignore this rule, the risk of fire increases, since the hood will become excessively heated, and the fat accumulated on its walls will ignite.
- Communication with communications. Effectively the hood works only with its competent accession to ventilation technology. For this, short pipes for good equipment are used. If the duct is overflowing with knees, the hood's efficiency is reduced. Here you need to follow this calculation: each knee (bend) reduces the efficiency by 5%. It is better to refuse corrugated hoses, although they are very convenient to mount. They adversely affect the performance of the hood.
- Additional devices. Often, expensive models in a private house are equipped with additional options. For example, “inclusion at intervals” and “residual movement” of the fan. If you set the inclusion of the hood with an hourly interval, then you will provide your apartment with constant fresh air. And the fan will work in the most silent mode, and air will immediately be removed from the room. "Residual movement" - an option that keeps the fan running quietly after turning off the hood. Such work lasts 5-15 minutes. This method allows you to almost perfectly clean the air in the kitchen.
- Lighting. While preparing dishes, many owners want to achieve their most natural look. For this reason, halogen lamps are arranged above the stove. They cost a lot, but can last a very long time. The food under their glow looks very natural. It is better not to use fluorescent lamps and incandescent devices. They only distort the shades.
- Cost. In Russian stores there is an abundance of various models of hoods. There are budget options, with an average price and quite expensive modifications.When deciding to buy a hood, make a start from its price and your budget.
Distinctive features of models of various cost
The most budget versions are made of plastic. They added metal components. They have push-button or slide control. The fan has a maximum of 3 speeds. Efficiency - 450 m3 / h. Lighting - 2 incandescent devices.
Stainless steel, aluminum and tempered glass are used to create mid-cost versions. Consoles - push-button, slide and touch. Some panels have a display. Lighting: halogen or incandescent. Efficiency - 650 m3 / h.
Expensive modifications are distinguished by the highest productivity: up to 1300 m3 / h. They can be finished with valuable wood. Panel view - touch. There is a remote control. Different sensors are also arranged: according to the level of moisture, smoke, dirt in the filters, temperature sensors. They activate the hood at a certain point. The shutdown option also works. The lighting system is halogen.
Technology Rating
MAUNFELD Tower C 60
Prices 6500 - 9400.
There are versions of stainless steel, aluminum. Models also differ in specifications and colors.
Type - island.
Type of installation - wall.
Width - 60 cm.
Power parameters:
- total - 250 W;
- fan - 180 watts.
Productivity (P) - 520 cubic meters. m / h
Type of control - electronic.
Shindo libra 600
Prices: 3100 - 4500.
Type - retractable, built into a special cabinet. Convenient to be paired with an electric stove.
Width for installation - 60 cm.
Fan power - 120 watts.
P - 420 m3 / h.
Type of control - mechanical.
The fan is quiet.
ELIKOR Davoline 60
Prices: 2100 - 3590 rub.
There are versions of different colors. The characteristics are very similar.
Type - hanging.
Installation width - 60 cm.
Power - 160 watts.
P. - 290 m3 / h.
Type of control - mechanical.
The fan is quiet.
Kronasteel Bella PB 500
Prices: 3800 - 9000 rubles.
View - mantelpiece.
Mounting - on the wall.
Width for him is 50 cm.
P - 550 cc m / h
Type of control - mechanical.
LEX Simple 2M 600
Prices: 3000 - 6000 rubles.
View - hanging.
Installation width - 60 cm.
Two engines are arranged. Thanks to them, P - 680 m3 / h.
Power - 180 watts.
Control is mechanical.
Hansa OKC 6726 IH
Prices: 18,500 - 28,800 rubles.
Type - island, inclined.
Type of installation - wall-mounted, with outlet to ventilation.
P. - 620 cc m / h
Installation width - 60 cm.
Power - 160 watts.
The presence of a display.
Type of control - electronics.
In all the examples presented, there is air exhaust and circulation, which contributes to the best air purity in the kitchen.
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| Title | MAUNFELD Tower C 60 | Shindo libra 600 | ELIKOR Davoline 60 | Kronasteel Bella PB 500 | LEX Simple 2M 600 | Hansa OKC 6726 IH |
| Material | metal / glass | metal | metal | metal | metal | metal / glass |
| Engine power | 180 watts | 120 watts | 65 watts | 65 watts | 180 watts | 160 watts |
| Operating modes | retraction / circulation | retraction / circulation | retraction / circulation | retraction / circulation | retraction / circulation | retraction / circulation |
| Features | Anti-return valve, grease filter | Anti-return valve, grease filter | Filter - grease + carbon | Anti-return valve, filter - grease + carbon | Grease filter | Grease filter |
| Price | from 8600 rub. | from 4000 rub. | from 2200 rub. | from 5650 rub. | from 3700 rub. | from 19580 rub. |
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Are there any simpler options? The same indesit, I think, is inexpensive, under a modest budget it will be better
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I have a powerful hotpoint hood. Maximum engine performance of 735 cubic meters / h (according to the passport). But really pulls great.There is a grease filter and an anti-return valve is standing. So in the kitchen there is always only fresh air.