The main purpose of exhaust devices is to capture fumes from gas stoves or hobs containing particles of fumes and fats. The manufacturers of these products offer a wide range of models that are connected directly to the ventilation. This diversity forces users to learn to choose the best hoods for the kitchen, suitable for specific conditions.
Types of hoods and characteristics
A cooker hood with ventilation connection operates on the principle of forced circulation of air masses. Depending on the features of the design, the latter are taken to the street or cleaned and returned back to the room. In accordance with the method of air purification, two types of devices are distinguished:
- flow hoods;
- circulation models.
Flowing products draw contaminated air inward, neutralize the fat and soot present in it, after which the cleaned portions are discharged through the air duct into the street. There are budget models in which filtering is not provided, but you still have to clean them. In addition, the industry produces efficient flow-type exhaust hoods with high performance and recirculation mode. To realize these possibilities, such hoods are built into the kitchen.
In circulating devices, there is no contact with the external environment; air ducts are not provided in them. The user gets a number of advantages: firstly, they will cost him less, and secondly, installation will be simplified. These products are indispensable in houses of old buildings, where ventilation is not able to cope with significant volumes of air.
By installation method
According to the installation method above the stove, the exhaust products are divided into the following varieties:
- built into the kitchen cabinet;
- wall;
- angular;
- island type (outboard).
Regardless of the mounting method, they can relate to circulation and flow models.
By design features
By type of construction, all samples (including wall) can have several varieties:
- with an inclined outer surface;
- domed exhaust devices;
- flat samples.
Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. The choice of the desired model depends on the preferences of the hostess of the kitchen and the particular layout of the room.
Criterias of choice
Before going to the store, it is important to understand the basic criteria for choosing products.
Performance
Performance indicates how much contaminated air a device will let through per unit of time. This indicator is selected depending on the area of the kitchen room and taking into account its design features.
The easiest way to calculate performance:
- The volume of the kitchen is determined by multiplying its area by height.
- The resulting value increases 12 times (as many times, according to sanitary standards, it is necessary to update the air within an hour).
- The result is multiplied by 1.3 (coefficient entered for stock adjustment).
For a room of 6 square meters. meters and a height of 2.7 meters will require a not very powerful exhaust unit with a capacity of 6x2.7x12x1.3 = 253 m3 / h.
The size
The width of the wall hood, for example, is selected depending on the value of the same parameter for the stove (it is desirable that the intake dome matches it or is slightly wider).So, for a gas stove 60 cm wide, as a rule, they acquire a design with the same size, since the following 90 cm products in the line are not widespread. It is even more difficult to find a compact model for a slab with a declared width of 50 cm.
There are strict restrictions on the installation height above the source of polluted air. If it is an electric stove, the hood can be mounted at least 65 cm, and for gas appliances this distance increases to 75 cm.
When the current standards are not maintained, the hood is very hot, and the particles of fat settled on the walls begin to drain or burn out with the formation of an unpleasant odor.
Filters
Circulation devices, as a rule, are equipped with coarse filters that protect the internal parts from accumulations of fat. After a certain time, the filter elements need to be cleaned or completely replaced.
In many models, the filters are made in the form of a fine-mesh reusable metal mesh protecting the exhaust motor. Sometimes it is equipped with additional elements made of synthetic material (the latter are also installed in flow-type units).
Unlike strainers, carbon filters are used in hoods operating in the air mass circulation mode. They effectively neutralize all odors, but at the same time require constant updating.
Noise level
When working with exhaust fans, it can not do without noise, which according to current standards should not exceed 50 dB. Otherwise, it will cause at least unpleasant sensations in the residents of the house. Manufacturers have found a way to reduce this figure by reducing engine speed (quiet running), or by moving the fan out of the room. In some cases, the desired effect can be achieved by using anti-vibration pads that isolate the motor housing from the base of the structure.
Additional functions
Additional options to expand the functionality of the device include:
- automatic inclusion for 5-10 minutes within an hour;
- intensive mode;
- built-in light bulbs;
- remote control.
How useful additional functions are for the user, each one decides independently.
Popular recessed hoods
To choose the right model of the exhaust device, you will need to familiarize yourself with the samples on the market.
MAUNFELD VS Fast 60
The first place in the rating of built-in hoods is occupied by the MAUNFELD VS Fast 60 model with a power consumption of 102 watts and a capacity of 850 m3 / hour. The maximum noise level of this product is not more than 47 dB. Operation management - mechanical, using buttons. The design has 2 speeds and is equipped with two carbon grease filters. As a backlight element, two LED bulbs are used.
ELIKOR Integra 45
Built-in range hood ELIKOR Integra 45 is an economy class model manufactured by a Russian company. The maximum productivity of the device reaches 400 cubic meters. m / h, which is enough for kitchens up to 12 square meters. meters. It provides for several modes of operation, differing in the efficiency of air intake. The installation size of this sample is 45 cm. There is a built-in backlight consisting of two 20-watt bulbs.
Krona Kamilla slim 1M 600 black / inox
A sliding type model with a working width of 60 cm is also produced by a Russian manufacturer. It is distinguished by the presence of three speeds, switchable via buttons. With a power consumption of 166 watts from the network, the maximum productivity of the device is about 390 cubic meters. m / hour.
Overview of fireplace hoods
The best hoods for the kitchen in the fireplace products category are represented by the following models:
- Bosch DWB 67 JP 50;
- Indesit IHVP 6.4 LL K;
- ELIKOR VG6674BB.
The body of the first hood is made of stainless steel with a silver coating that goes well with a headset of any color. The device is controlled via the touch panel with a convenient and intuitive menu. The product is equipped with a powerful engine that successfully copes with air intake from large areas.
The second model on the list is also made on the basis of stainless steel, but with inserts from shockproof glass. It differs in universality of application, as it is able to work in recirculation mode and as a flow device. In this inclined product, LED lamps are used as a backlight. Dimensions are standard 60 cm.
In third place is a stylish cooker hood with a non-marking black finish. To control the functions, a touch panel with a screen is provided, on which practically no fingerprints remain. A built-in grease trap is included in the product package and a place is provided for a carbon filter element. Outdoor lighting is provided by two LED lamps.
Popular oblique models
The best hoods of an inclined type are presented in the review by the following samples:
- LEX Mini 500;
- Asko CW4624S;
- MAUNFELD TOWER G 60;
The first model is made in black, which allows you to mount it in almost any interior. The product is capable of working in two modes: flowing and circulating. The hood can be controlled by the switches located on its front panel. In total, 3 operating speeds are provided for it, with a maximum productivity reaches 420 m³ per hour.
The next model is a stainless steel product with a maximum capacity of 614 m³ per hour. To clean contaminated air from microparticles, a built-in grease filter is used. The device has touch control, information about which is displayed. An additional option is the lighting of the working area with two LED lamps.
The last model on the list is the right option for small kitchens. The product is available in two colors - white and black. The device can operate in recirculation mode and as a flow hood. The maximum productivity of the kitchen unit is 650 cubic meters. m / hour.
The top in the rating of hoods for the kitchen by the dimensions of the intake dome is represented by household products 60 or 90 cm wide.
