Which company is better to buy a hood?

Below we present a small list of manufacturers.

These firms have long earned trust in their products. BOSH, Siemens, Miele, Gaggenau, Kuppersbusch

These firms are a good alternative to famous brands, because. hoods are their main focus. And the price / quality ratio is pretty good. Cata, Krona, Jet Air, Elica, Elikor, Faber, Fox, Fagor MAAN, Turbo, Fabriano

What hood size to choose?

The size when choosing a hood plays an important role. It should be either the same as the size of the gas stove or hob, or slightly larger. This will provide the most complete collection of contaminants.
Standard hood sizes are 50, 60, 70, 90, 100 and 120 cm wide.

How to place the hood?

It is better to place the hood above the hob at a height of 65-70 cm. If it is lower, it will interfere with you while cooking, and you may touch it with your head. If you hang it higher, it may not cope with its tasks and all the smell you have will remain in the kitchen.

What power to choose for the hood?

Selecting the power of the hood motor requires some calculations.

To do this, you need to know the parameters of the room and use a simple formula:
Q = (A (kitchen length) x B (kitchen width) x C (ceiling height) x 12 + 15% = m3/h
That is, by multiplying all the parameters of the kitchen, we find out its volume. We multiply the resulting figure by 12 (the SES norm for updating air in kitchen areas-12 times per hour). We add 15% (resistance of the ventilation outlet). For example, if the length of your kitchen is 3 m, width 4 m, ceiling height 2.5 m, then we calculate the optimal hood power as follows:

(3 x 4 x 2.5) x 12 + 15% = 414 m3/h

For this kitchen, an extractor hood with a capacity of 414 m3 / h will be optimal.

Please note that every turn corrugated pipe reduces its performance
10% . Therefore, for each rotation, we add 10% to the formula.

If the hood will be operated in recirculation mode (an alternative to connecting to an exhaust shaft) by installing carbon filters, then 30% should be added to the calculated power.

If you have your own house, then 600 cubic meters per hour will not hurt you.

The suction power is also affected by the ventilation system. Namely, how and what (diameter of the ventilation duct) ventilation pipes are laid. If you have a lot of climbs and turns, then you can safely add 10% to the power for each turn or climb. The diameter of the ventilation duct should be the same as at the outlet of the hood. When buying, you should pay attention to this in order to buy adapters for your channel size in advance.

It is also impossible to miss the modern layouts, when the living room is combined with the kitchen. Here you can safely add 30%.
And we must not forget that the hood is needed to purify dirty air, and not to remove tobacco smoke. But it certainly helps a lot with this. To remove the smell of tobacco, there are special anti-smoking fresheners.
In terms of power, you can also add that it also makes no sense to install hoods of 1000 cubic meters / hour, because. your performance of the ventilation ducts will not pull. If you live in high-rise building, then we will put a powerful hood, you can provoke a scandal with your neighbors. It is they who will push through the dirty air taken from you.

I myself would personally take 600 cubic meters / hour to the kitchen of 8 m2 (I have one). Because I am not going to work at constant power, thereby leaving a margin of reliability for the hood.

How many speeds does the extractor have?

The standard set for the hood is 3 speeds. Models are different and sometimes it reaches 5. At the minimum speed, the hood will allow you to keep the kitchen air clean. At maximum speed, you can get rid of odors that are unpleasant to you in the shortest possible time.

What design to buy a hood?

Corner hoods. The most main feature of these hoods the possibility of installing it in a corner. They come in retro, Hi-Tech and classic (dome) styles.

Island hoods. These hoods are expensive. And have the ability to connect to the ceiling. As a basis, they have very high power and are designed for large country kitchens.

Decorative hoods. This class is the most numerous of those offered, both in price and design. There is also a wide variety of manufacturers. Both domestic and foreign. By capacity there are from 150 to 1000 cubic meters / hour. At a price of 3,000 rubles. up to 90,000 rubles depends again on the style of execution.

Built-in hoods. Interest in this type of hood is due to the fact that the entire body is hidden in a furniture drawer. The price due to this factor is of course cheaper. The more functionality, the more expensive.
In such hoods, either one or two motors are installed. Management as a basis slider. In some models, it is possible to extend the bottom panel, due to this, the capture area increases.

Classic (flat) hoods. For options when the hood is needed, but there is nowhere to hang it. At prices, they are the cheapest from 1,500 to 7,000 rubles. In terms of power, they are certainly inferior to the rest. As a basis there is one motor, but there are also twin-engine ones. Of course, this affects the noise level.

What kind of lighting does the hood have?
The lighting of the hood is usually carried out with incandescent lamps of 20-40 W. But in more expensive models put neon or halogen lamps. So by the way, of course, the more power, the better the illumination of the working area. We would recommend paying attention to the power of lamps from 20 watts. There are also different lamp arrangements. Lighting installed either closer to the wall or closer to

What is the exhaust control?

The hood control is push-button and touch. In addition, they are also equipped with many additional functions, such as a filter contamination indicator, an operating mode number, a timer. Some manufacturers have features automatic start/ off. For example, KRONA hoods turn off automatically after 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes, Cata after 15 minutes, and Faber after 15, 30 or 60 minutes.

What modes are there in hoods?

The hoods have air extraction and recirculation modes. In extraction mode, polluted air is taken from the kitchen and discharged into the ventilation system or through a hole in the wall. In recirculation mode, air is sucked in from the kitchen, cleaned through filters and thrown back into the kitchen. In the exhaust mode, it is necessary to close the windows in the kitchen and open the door, thereby ensuring the exhaust of air from other rooms and preventing the opposite effect.

What are the filters in the hood and their purpose?

Coarse filters. They are designed to trap grease and soot. They are made from metal or synthetic materials in the form of a grid. They are reusable: removed, washed and installed. Carbon filters. They are designed to purify the air, clean from small particles of fat, soot, smell.

What is the noise level of the hoods?

Typically, the noise level in the hoods ranges from 32 to 62 dB, this is with a capacity of 200 to 800 m3 / h. The higher the performance, the higher the noise level. The diameter and length of the ventilation ducts, the size of the kitchen and other parameters also have a great influence. When buying, you need to look in the passport for the noise level at maximum performance. The normal noise level is 60 dB.

Kitchen hood - This is a household appliance consisting of a housing, an electric motor with fans and filters. In this article, we will look at the criteria choose a kitchen hood how to calculate the required power and performance of the kitchen hood.

Same way kitchen hood called kitchen air cleaner, exhaust kitchen fan, exhaust unit or module, horn type exhaust fan.

First you need to decide on the designs of the kitchen hood, they are:

• built-in (integrated) hoods- are installed inside a hanging cabinet above the stove so that only the grate of the grease filter is visible. The disadvantage of this option is that the cabinet in which built-in hood, plays the role of a resonator and noise from hoods becomes much larger;

• wall-mountedhoods- fastened to the wall above the stove, under the kitchen hanging cabinet or instead of it;

• insularhoods- fastened to the ceiling, used for a kitchen with a non-standard layout;

• cornerhoods- specially designed so that they can be installed in the corner of the kitchen.

Extraction width.

The width must not be less than the width of the slab. Better if hood will be wider than the plate.

Kitchen hoods can operate in the following modes:

• exhaust mode- the air is cleaned of fat particles, passing through a grease filter (there are disposable and reusable), and then completely removed from the kitchen into the ventilation duct. With such ventilation, air flow is needed, so it is necessary to open the window. This mode also requires the installation of an air duct;

• recirculation mode- the air is cleaned not only from fat, but also from the smell, passing, in addition to the grease trap, also a carbon filter, after which it returns to the kitchen again. Charcoal filters should be changed about once a year. Not all hoods equipped with this mode of operation.

The noise level of the kitchen hood.

Noise level is measured in decibels (dB). Excessive noise is very tiring, so the less it is, the better.

For comparison: noise level in a quiet room - 30 dB; colloquial speech at a distance of one meter - 60 dB; pain aisle, the sound is no longer audible - 130 dB.

In my experience, this parameter is more important than performance, which we will discuss below, because a strong buzz puts a lot of pressure on the psyche, I want to turn it off hood, long with noisy hood don't stay in the kitchen.

The performance of the kitchen hood.

In exhaust mode performance (unit cubic meters per hour[m 3 /h]) hoods it is necessary to calculate based not on the volume of the kitchen, as it is advised on almost all sites and in all stores, but on the basis of the cross section of the ventilation ducts in your apartment or house. Through an air duct with a diameter of 125 mm (most ventilation ducts in our apartments have a cross section of 130 × 130 mm or a diameter of 140 mm), a maximum of 400 m 3 / h can pass, and if we take into account the irregularities inside the duct, the displacement of floor blocks, protruding mortar, narrowed section, material and the shape of the connecting ducts, each turn in the path of the air flow, the throughput will be even less.

In addition, if you connect air ducts to the ventilation duct in the apartment, then natural ventilation will be disturbed. Hood, installed above the stove, will not be able to draw polluted air from the ceiling, regardless of its power.

In recirculation mode hood performance is important, because. air is not pumped out of the room, but returned back. Also passing through the filter, the air pressure increases, and the performance hoods falls. To determine the required performance, you need to calculate the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen, multiply it by the height of the ceilings and multiply the resulting number by 12 (this is how many times the air should change within one hour when the stove is working).

Not a single one can do without a hood modern kitchen. At the same time, eyes widen from the assortment in stores - thousands of models different shapes, power and functionality. For everyone who is faced with the task of equipping the kitchen, we have collected tips on how to choose a hood in one place.

Performance Alignment!

The main parameter when choosing a hood is its performance, i.e. the ability to pass through itself a certain volume of air per hour. The bandwidth of the device is calculated by the formula:

Where P is the required minimum extraction capacity (m3/h); V - kitchen area; H - ceiling height; 12 - optimal air exchange per hour.

For example, for a kitchen of 18 m² with ceilings of 2.9 m, a device with a capacity of at least 626 m3 / h is needed.

In general, such knowledge is sufficient for correct selection cooker hood options. However, we consider it necessary to pay attention to some points. They are described in a separate article on how to calculate the power of the hood.

Important!Owners of studio apartments and kitchens adjacent to the loggia need to take into account their volume when calculating the exhaust power, otherwise odors and fumes will not be removed efficiently enough, spreading to other areas of the apartment.

Choosing a hood with a power much higher than the calculated one is also fraught with consequences - the device will draw in air not only from the kitchen, but also from other rooms, the smell of which is not needed in the kitchen at all.

Much ado about nothing

When deciding which hood to choose, be sure to pay attention to the level of noise it produces - it depends on how comfortable you will be in the kitchen.

• 30-35 dB - quiet;
• 40-45 dB - low noise (the sound is akin to soft music);
• 50 dB - quite noisy (in volume, approximately like the sound of the surf);
• 60 dB - very noisy (muffles voices and TV sound).

The higher the performance of the hood, the more noise it creates. The most modern expensive devices combine high throughput and quiet operation.

Size matters!

The main rule is that the hood should not be narrower than the hob. It is recommended to buy an air cleaner wider than the stove - such a device will effectively remove steam, grease and unpleasant odors on the kitchen.

Disposal or recycling?

There are two principles of operation of hoods - removal and recirculation. Almost all modern devices support both modes. Let's try to figure out which one is preferable.

Advice.If you have a gas stove, it is recommended to change the air duct every 5-7 years. Over time, it not only loses its throughput (covered with dust and fatty vapors), but also becomes a fire hazard.

Important!For a device operating in recirculation mode, it is necessary to purchase a carbon filter. How often you use the hood, as well as the type of hob, determines how often you change it. So, owners of gas stoves are recommended to replace the carbon filter every 3-4 months, electric ones - once every 6-8 months.

1. The most efficient, durable and least expensive mode is recognized as air outlet : the hood is connected to ventilation system and through the air duct channel removes odors, soot and fat vapors to the street. To service the device, it is enough to wash the grease filters once every one to two weeks (manually or in a “dishwasher”).
2. If it is impossible to lay an air duct (for example, if the hood is located far from the vent or the ventilation ducts do not cope with their work), most hoods provide a mode recycling . In it, the air is cleaned with the help of additional filters and returned back to the room.

Hood as an interior element

Modern hoods are not only devices for additional ventilation air in the kitchen, but also stylish element interior. Depending on the style in which the room is decorated, you can choose a hood with suitable color, shape and materials.

Fireplace (dome)

They got their name because of the similarity with the exhaust devices of fireplaces. Depending on the material from which the hood is made, it can be installed in rooms with different designs:

• the steel model will perfectly fit into the high-tech interior;
• enamelled, with wooden facades suitable for kitchens decorated in the style of "Provence", "country", "classic".

Inclined (vertical)

Today, inclined models of hoods are very popular. They have an enlarged grip area, which means they remove grease, soot and odors more effectively. The design feature makes their use very comfortable: while cooking or cleaning, you will not be able to hit your head on the edges of the hood. Restrained and elegant design will perfectly complement the interior in the style of "modern" and "minimalism".

T - figurative

Another option for fans of strict, concise forms. Made of stainless steel, glass, less often - of enamel, they will decorate kitchens in the style of "modern", "hi-tech" or "minimalism".

Embedded

Find for owners small kitchens. The design of such devices allows them to be almost completely hidden in a hanging cabinet (models built into the cabinet) or in the countertop (models installed in the table). Only a small part of the hood remains in sight, which absorbs air.

There are also hoods built into the ceiling, or in other words - hoods ceiling mounting. They are mounted in a ceiling box, and only the working area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe hood remains in sight. Sometimes an interior designer chooses a ceiling-mounted hood when the island hoods available in the range do not fit into the design of the kitchen.

Island

Island hoods are designed for hobs located in the center of the kitchen. Only owners of spacious premises can afford such a location. Island hoods look very impressive, often have an unusual, bold design and many additional features (for example, air ionization, an antibacterial filter, etc.). Among the shortcomings - the high cost of devices.

The cost of hoods

The price of kitchen air purifiers depends on many factors: performance, noise level, housing material, functionality, type of control. Affordable models are produced by Maunfeld, ZigmundShtain, Korting: their products have good performance, but are quite noisy in operation. In the lines of large manufacturers such as Faber, Elikor, Franke, there are hoods from economy to premium class.

We hope this article will help you choose correct hood which will make your work in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable. Have a nice shopping!

In order for the air in an apartment or house to be fresh, without foreign odors, it is necessary efficient system ventilation. In addition, in the kitchen, it is necessary to quickly remove the smells of cooking food, fumes and soot that form in the process. The most productive way special device- kitchen hood. This device is placed above the stove and sucks in polluted air with the help of built-in fans. We will talk further about how to choose a hood for the kitchen.

What is a cooker hood and what is it for?

A kitchen hood is a forced ventilation device that removes the smell of cooking food from the room, purifies the air from steam, smoke, soot, gas combustion products, etc. It does not allow fumes to spread throughout the apartment, soot does not settle on walls, furniture, textiles. As a result, repairs and cleaning are required less often, and the feeling of freshness and cleanliness lasts longer, and not only in the kitchen, but throughout the apartment or house.

in the kitchen with gas stove the hood is needed because it removes the products of combustion of gas more efficiently than natural ventilation. But this does not mean that it is not needed above the electric stove. There are fumes in any case - you cook on gas or on electricity. The difference in the required power - for gas stoves, it should be higher than for electric ones.

Types of hoods for the kitchen

It will be easier to choose a hood for the kitchen if you know what types of exhaust equipment are, their advantages, disadvantages, and features. First of all, let's define the mode of operation. They are divided into two types:

There are models of kitchen hoods that combine both types (combined), the operating modes are switched by a button. These devices are more expensive, more versatile, but have the disadvantages of both types: you need a powerful ventilation system with sufficient performance and filter replacement.

Classification by type of location

To choose a hood for the kitchen, you must also decide on the type of its location. Everything is simple with this - we choose depending on where the stove is:

You also need to choose the type of kitchen hood according to the installation method. The difference is the way you interact with the furniture. On this basis, they are:

Having dealt with the types, you know how to choose a hood for the kitchen according to this principle, but there are still technical parameters and additional functions, and they must be dealt with separately.

Technical specifications

After selecting the type of hood for the kitchen, you need to decide on technical specifications. These are performance, power consumption, number of motors and operating modes, noise level, type of control, dimensions.

Lighting is a useful option

It must also be said that most hoods are equipped with lamps to illuminate the working area. This is almost the norm, the difference is only in the number of lamps and their power, but this is also worth paying attention to. This is a very useful option, since there is no need to arrange the backlight in any other way. What else can you pay attention to? For lamp type. More often there are ordinary incandescent lamps, sometimes halogen ones, but there are models with LED ones (BOSCH DIB091K50, NEFF I79MT64N1, IEMENS LC98, etc.). They give brighter light, and consume 9-10 times less electricity.

Performance Choice

The performance of a kitchen hood is the ability to clean a certain volume of air per unit of time. It is usually measured in cubic meters per hour (cubic meters or m 3 / h). To choose a hood for the kitchen according to this parameter, you need to know its volume. To do this, you need the width, length and height of the room. We multiply these data (in meters), we get the volume. For example, a kitchen 3 * 3 meters with a ceiling height of 2.7 m. We multiply all three numbers, we get 3 * 3 * 2.7 \u003d 24.3 cubic meters.

According to the SES standards in the kitchen, the air must change at least 12 times per hour, therefore we multiply the figure found by 12. For our example, it turns out: 24.3 * 12 = 291.6 cubic meters / hour. This will be the minimum performance for this example. There is even some margin, as part of the volume is occupied by furniture.

In addition to calculations, it is worth considering the features of the layout and the size of the kitchens. In small kitchens, the intensity of odors is greater. For faster removal, it is worth having a power reserve of about 25-30%. Since the kitchen was clearly small in the example - 3 * 3 meters, we multiply the figure found by 1.3. It turns out 291.6 cubic meters / hour * 1.3 \u003d 379.8 cubic meters / hour. That is, you need to look for a kitchen hood with a capacity of at least 380 cubic meters per hour.

The same or greater margin of performance is needed if or a dining room. Although the volumes are large here, it is necessary to remove odors even faster, otherwise they will spread throughout the apartment, which is completely undesirable. The stock can be 40% or more (respectively, it is necessary to multiply by 1.4 or 1.5).

Number of motors, operating speeds, noise level

Air is sucked into the hood during operation exhaust fan. Usually it is one, but there may be two (for some models GORENJE, BOSCH, HANSA, KAISER). Turning on / off in their work, we change the performance of the equipment. In addition, fans can have multiple speeds. By changing the speeds, we more accurately adjust the mode of operation for a given situation. This allows you to remove odors and not waste extra electricity.

For example, a kettle boils on the stove. To remove the steam / smell, it is enough to turn on one fan at minimum speed. When all the burners are occupied - to cope with the situation, we include everything in the work to the maximum. So everything is clear here - the more modes of operation, the more accurately you can control the situation.

When choosing a kitchen hood, pay attention to the noise level that the fans produce. The maximum permissible noise level in an apartment in daytime- 55 dB, at night - 40 dB. Comfortable 25-35 dB. It is clear that the hood should be as quiet as possible. The problem is that these models cost more.

Anti-return valve

Very useful thing for hoods with a vent to the ventilation, but usually installed in expensive models. This valve prevents the return of polluted air in the event of a backdraft. If there is a strong wind outside that blows into the pipe, it closes the gap. BOSCH DIB091K50, NEFF I79MT64N1 and some other models have such a valve.

The good news is that if this valve is not available, it can be installed on the duct. They are sold in the same stores as corrugated or other types of air ducts.

Type of control and additional functions

The electric hood in the kitchen can have a mechanical or electronic control. The most simple, cheap and reliable - push-button, with or without sliders. The front panel has buttons/toggle switches and sliders. We change their position, turn the motors on and off, change the speed of the fans. The same buttons turn the lights on and off. This control is clear, familiar, it is easy to repair in case of failure. The disadvantage is that in order to change something, you have to go to the installation and press the buttons, it is impossible to organize automatic work.

Mechanical control - familiar and understandable

Electronic control is of varying degrees of complexity. There are models with buttons - tactile or touch (SHINDO Aero Duo, HANSA), with which the operating modes are set. There are models with remote control, sometimes it is also possible to change modes from the panel on the hood. In any case, there is a small LCD screen that displays the current status of the equipment.

Electronic control makes it possible to set the timer to turn off or turn on the motors at a certain time. There is also equipment that automatically changes the speed of work depending on the degree of air pollution (sensors). There are models that can be controlled via Wi-Fi from anywhere in the world. It is clear that this equipment is more complex and expensive. With all this, it is more demanding on the power supply - such control is done on microprocessors, and they often fail during surges in our power grids.

Electronic - gives more options

In general, choosing a hood for the kitchen according to this principle is not too difficult. If the budget is limited, mechanical control will be more suitable. The type of implementation - buttons, knobs or sliders - you choose based on your own preferences. They are approximately the same in terms of reliability and price, and outwardly - whoever likes what.

If you pay more attention to comfort and are willing to pay more for it, choose a kitchen hood with electronic control. Choose the number of additional functions and types of buttons (if any) according to your tastes, as for manufacturers, it is better to choose well-known brands.

Dimensions

To choose a hood for the kitchen in size, you need to know the dimensions of the stove. In order for odors and steam to be removed effectively, it is desirable that the hood be no less than the width of the plate, and even better, it would be wider. Some models have a retractable panel to increase efficiency. It opens forward, capturing a large area.

Now you know how to choose a hood for the kitchen in all respects, all the subtleties and nuances.

First of all, it should be said about the importance of buying this type household appliances. The cooker hood is designed not only to remove polluted air and grease above the hob area, but also to illuminate the work area when preparing any kind of food. Next, we will talk about how to choose a hood for the kitchen in terms of power, performance, size and additional parameters. Also, for readers of the site, a rating of the most optimal models in terms of price and quality will be provided, so that you know which kitchen hood is better to choose in 2018.

Type of shell

The first step is to decide what type of case you will use in your kitchen. To date, popular manufacturers have the following types of household hoods in their product line:

1. Suspended. The traditional option, which is most often used at home. The case is attached under the cabinet above hob as shown in the photo. The advantage of choosing this option is the low cost and ease of installation. The disadvantage is poor performance, tk. devices operate in air recirculation mode (we will talk about this below). For small kitchens, this option will be the most right decision if there are budget constraints.
2. Dome. More beautiful option case, which can also be called a fireplace. The hood in the form of an umbrella is attached to the wall, and it is also not difficult to install it yourself. Of the main advantages, a wide price range, the ability to complement the design of a room and high performance equipment should be highlighted. They can be both inclined and horizontal.
   
3. Embedded. Fastened inside kitchen set, which allows you to hide the hood from prying eyes. Do not want to spoil the interior of the room - this option will be the most suitable. The built-in case does not differ too much in price, thanks to which it successfully competes with alternative options.
   
4. Domino. modern type case, which is in demand both from 2017 and already in 2018. The idea is that the hood is attached to the countertop (it is in it, as can be seen from the photo) and leaves when the gas or electric stove. Very convenient, but for choosing such modern solution You will pay more than 2 times. In addition, performance will not allow processing the area of ​​\u200b\u200ba large kitchen.
   
5. Island. Well, the last option, which is most reasonable to choose in the kitchen-living room - a ceiling hood over the kitchen island. Such devices have high power, but because of this, they also have increased dimensions. Often the island is used in design areas to visually distinguish between dining and working area in the kitchen combined with the living room (studio).
   

Expert opinion

Power

It cannot be said that the kitchen hood is selected by power, because. This parameter is measured in Watts. It is much more correct to say that the choice is made according to productivity, which is measured in m 3 / hour. Indeed, if it is already necessary to remove polluted air from the room, then it is more correct to choose equipment according to its maximum air removal characteristics, and not according to how much it will consume (although this is also important).

So, the formula for calculating performance is quite simple. It is necessary to multiply the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen by the height and by the coefficient "12". last digit represents sanitary standard, which indicates that the equipment must draw at least 12 m 3 of air in 1 hour. In addition, you need to take care of the so-called power reserve and add 20% to the finished value. In order for you to understand how to independently choose a hood for the kitchen in terms of performance, we will provide an example of calculation.

So, for example, you need to pick up a powerful device for the kitchen, with an area of ​​12 m 2 (4m * 3m). In this case, the formula will look like:

V \u003d 12 * 3 * 12 * 1.2 \u003d 518.4 m 3 / hour

• 12 - square of the room;
• 3 - ceiling height;
• 12 - coefficient for sanitary standards;
• 1.2 is a correction factor that takes into account the performance margin.

In order to once again protect yourself from the weak power of the equipment, we recommend choosing a hood for at least 550 m 3 / hour!

Dimensions

Here things are a little easier. In order to select the hood in the kitchen in size, you need to know the exact width of the gas or electric stove, over which the appliances will be hung. Important requirement– the width of the exhaust panel should be slightly larger than the plates so that all the dirty air does not bypass the fan.

Today there is a wide range of devices different widths, ranging from 45 to 90 centimeters, so it will not be difficult to choose the appropriate size of the hood. For living conditions the most popular cases are 50, 60 and 90 cm wide.

We draw your attention to the fact that the height of the panel is fixed 70 cm above the gas stove and 80 cm above the electric one, so before choosing the case size, analyze whether the air will not go beyond the working area of ​​the fan!

Principle of operation

When choosing a hood for the kitchen, pay attention to how it works - in recirculation mode (with a purifier, without an air duct) or with exhaust air removed to the ventilation.

The first option is better to choose for private houses and in the event that you do not want to install the air outlet yourself, because. You probably don't have ventilation. The disadvantage of chimneyless models is lower performance, tk. they simply purify the air and feed it back into the room, creating circulation. For apartments, a model with a vent to ventilation is more suitable, which is present in most panel houses, even in Khrushchev, although here you can also choose equipment without ventilation.

By the way, there are universal models that combine the modes of recirculation and exhaust air exhaust. If you don’t know which option is better to choose, consider a universal hood so that you definitely don’t miscalculate!

Here we should say a few words about the filters. We advise you to choose such a cleaning system option, in which aluminum meshes are installed. They are easier to clean and do a pretty good job of trapping grease in the kitchen. Synthetic and carbon filters provide better cleaning, but at the same time they are disposable.

Control method

Not less than important criterion choosing a good kitchen hood - type of control. You can adjust the parameters using a touch system, buttons or a pseudo sensor.

Would you like to choose an inexpensive, but good model technology? Stop at the last two options. If you have money, you can overpay a little and buy a device with touch controls, which is more convenient and popular today.

There are also models of hoods with remote control using a remote control. This a good option for those who wish to operate equipment without getting up from the table.

Backlight quality

When we considered, we said that the illumination of the working area is best done with the help of light bulbs on the hood panel. When choosing a technique, pay attention to the fact that the backlight is of high quality and halogen or halogen are used for this. These light sources provide the highest quality luminous flux, which is especially important when cooking.

Noise level

Be sure to consult before buying and see in the technical data sheet how quiet the option you have chosen is. In order for you to understand how to choose a hood according to the noise level, we recommend that you view the following noise values:

• 60 dB - the volume of a normal conversation at a distance of 1 meter from the interlocutor;
• 90 dB - scream;
• 100 dB - the noise of the lawn mower.

Would you like to buy a silent exhaust system for kitchen? Then you need to choose a characteristic no more than 45 dB, which will allow you to cook comfortably and enjoy dinner without extraneous noise.

Production material

The weekly care of it will depend on how seriously you approach the choice of the hood according to the material of the case. The easiest way is to wash the enameled surface from grease and dirt. In addition, enamel is inexpensive, reliable and durable. A more expensive case material is stainless steel. Its advantage is in its beautiful appearance, which is especially important if you want to choose a case for the design of the room.

Well, the last, most expensive manufacturing option is tempered tinted glass. His appearance the most attractive, however, the cost leaves much to be desired. In addition, glass care is very laborious - you will have to try hard to remove grease streaks on glass.

Manufacturers

In order for the purchase to serve for a long time and at the same time you do without unnecessary overpayments, we recommend that you seriously approach the choice of the manufacturer of equipment. Do not know which hood company to choose for the kitchen in 2018? To your attention the rating of the highest quality brands that have taken a leading position in the global market:

• Bosch (Bosch)
• Siemens (Siemens)
• Kuppersberg (Kupersberg)
• Best (Best)
• Zanussi (Zanussi)
• Elica (Elika)
• Gorenje (burning)
• Samsung (Samsung)
• Hansa (Hansa)
• Kronasteel (Kronastil)

These TOP-10 firms became famous good quality, however, before buying, we recommend that you read the reviews on the thematic forums about the selected model. Even sales leaders can release not entirely successful models that will cause more problems than comfort!

Extra options

Well, the last thing I would like to talk about is how to choose the right hood for the kitchen according to additional functions. We recommend taking into account the advice of professionals who will save your money and at the same time allow you to choose the most suitable model for price and quality:

• If the thickness of the wallet allows, be generous with a model with a modern function - automatic gear shifting. A special sensor on the case will react to the appearance of soot and turn on the appropriate fan speed based on air density. A really handy addition to a modern hood in 2018.
• The new technique may have a feature such as creating an airflow that redirects airflow from the front panel directly to the fan. In this case, evaporation will not be able to spread beyond the working area of ​​the exhaust fan.
• Do not forget about safety, a filter that is too dirty can adversely affect the performance of the equipment; moreover, grease can ignite and cause a fire. That is why it is better to choose a safe model with emergency indication and protective shutdown in case of threats.
• "Residual stroke" leaves the fan on in slow mode for 10-20 minutes after turning off the hood. This feature allows you to more effectively clean the air from fumes.
• Interval switching provides freshness in the kitchen due to the fact that the fan will turn on several times (or once) per hour.

That's all the additional options that a modern kitchen hood can have. If you have extra money, we recommend choosing a model with the listed functions. At the same time, if you do not need them, you do not need to overpay for useless expensive functionality.

Popular Models

We also bring to your attention our own rating of kitchen hoods. If you find it difficult to choose a kitchen hood, you can read the list best models for price and quality in 2018.

The best hoods built into a wall cabinet:

• Elica Eliplane LX IX F/60
• Jetair Orion LX60IX
• Kronasteel Kamilla 1M 600 black
• MAUNFELD VS Light (C) 60
• Shindo Maya 60 W/WG

TOP-5 fireplace models:

• MAUNFELD Dream 60
• Kronasteel Bella PB 600
• Indesit IHBS 6.4AM X
• Candy CCE 16 X
• Shindo Prime sensor 60W/WG 3ET

Suspended hoods that are optimal in price and quality:

• Midea MH 60T 349 B
• Hansa OSC 611 WH
• Kronasteel Jessica slim PB 600
• Gorenje DU 5345 W
• Shindo Aero Duo 60

Top 3 island models:

• Asko CI4176S
• MAUNFELD BERTA Plus 90
• Korting KHA 4970 X

This concludes the review of tips and tricks when choosing this household appliance. We hope that now you know how to choose a kitchen hood in terms of power, performance and size, as well as which models are the best in 2018! 0 ) Dislike( 0 )