What are the hoods for the kitchen?

It is difficult to imagine a modern kitchen without a well-established ventilation system, which helps to clean the air from odors, burning and smoke. In this article we will tell you what hoods are for the kitchen and what you should pay especially close attention to when choosing such equipment.

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Design features

Depending on the type of installation, all hoods can be divided into several main categories:

1. Flat designs. These appliances are usually mounted directly above the hob. Flat hoods have a small working capacity and are usually equipped with an acrylic grease filter, which, if necessary, can be replaced with a more convenient metal counterpart in care.

Important! Such devices do not need direct access to the ventilation duct, and therefore a practical kitchen cabinet may well be located above them. And our separate review will help you choose the best model. cooker hood without ventilation.

2. Dome hoods. Externally, these units are very similar to a chimney chimney. Modern equipment of this category is represented by a wide variety of models that differ not only in design, but also in functionality. Therefore, choosing a hood of this type for any home does not seem difficult.
3. Built-in equipment. These units are mounted in the cavity of special fume hoods, which makes them almost invisible in the kitchen interior.

Important! Most models of such equipment have a retractable panel, which provides an increase in the area of ​​intake of polluted air.

Each of the varieties of devices is adapted for use in certain conditions. You can choose the most suitable unit for your interior and provide high-quality air purification, which is carried out by means of air draft, which is forcibly created with the help of built-in ventilation motors.

Important! Buying hoods is often associated with repairs and the change of interior in the kitchen. Follow the link to find out how to properly arrange furniture in the kitchen.

Before buying, you should also find out what hoods for the kitchen are, depending on the type of cleaning.

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Circulating air purifiers

The principle of operation of such hoods is to pass the air flow through the built-in filters. The purified air immediately returns to the room. Typically, these units are equipped with a two-stage filtration system, and therefore are equipped with grease and charcoal filters.

Grease filters

In today's market you can find disposable and reusable grease filters, which have a different structure, as well as manufacturing materials. Reusable filter accessories are multi-layer modular plates. Such hoods come in thin perforated aluminum or steel. Aluminum filters must be washed from time to time using degreasing detergents.

Important! It is easy enough to clean a reusable aluminum grease filter with a dishwasher.

Disposable grease filters are made primarily from the following materials:

• non-woven;
• paper;
• synthetic winterizer.

Important! A feature of these products is the need to change filters when they are contaminated with fatty compounds. In case of untimely replacement of the filter component, the performance of the hood is significantly reduced, and the filter component itself produces an unpleasant odor.

Carbon filters

In circulating air purification systems, in addition to grease filters, coal-based cleaners are used. The main components of such a filter, as the name implies, is activated or chemically treated carbon, which is characterized by the ability to absorb unpleasant odors and vapors.

Important! Depending on the intensity of the load exerted on the air cleaning equipment, carbon filters should be changed once every 3-6 months.

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Flowing Air Purifiers

This type of hoods involves connecting the structure to the ventilation hole. During the operation of the equipment, polluted air is taken out of the room.

Important! Such kitchen hoods come with a more complex installation system than circulating models, but provide greater cleaning efficiency. Before installing the equipment, be sure to check out our review. "Installing the hood in the kitchen".

Thanks to such equipment, indoor air is completely renewed. In the case of a correctly selected product model, compliance with the recommended power and installation principles of the kitchen airspace can be updated up to 10 times. You will learn more about this type of hood in our special publication. “Cooker hoods with ventilation connections - the best models”.

Important! In such units, exclusively grease-absorbing filters are used.

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Key selection criteria

When choosing a hood for the kitchen, special attention should be paid to the following characteristics of the appliance:

1. Overall dimensions of the equipment - should slightly exceed the cooking surface area or correspond to its characteristics. Experts recommend giving preference to models with an additional retractable surface or with a work surface of several larger dimensions than a stove.
2. Noise level. During operation, any hood produces a monotonous buzz, which can somewhat irritate the human hearing. However, you can choose the equipment with the optimal modification, which allows for good performance with minimal sound effect.
3. Management method. With a large assortment of modern equipment, each manufacturer strives to optimize their own products as much as possible. Therefore, hoods come in the following types of controls - push-button, slide, electronic and touch.
4. Aesthetic appeal. The appearance of the equipment is no less important than its functionality. A properly selected range hood will add style and appeal to your room.
5. Price. Most users pay great attention to the cost of equipment. So, circulation-type hoods have a more budget price than flow-through equipment.

Important! All models of modern range hoods are equipped with a lamp that not only looks attractive, but also provides the convenience of using household equipment. Thanks to the directional lighting, the hostess at any time will be perfectly able to see everything that happens on the hob.

Also, some models of hoods are equipped with such additional functions as filter pollution sensors, interval switching systems and residual stroke mode.

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In this article we told you what hoods for the kitchen are and how they differ from each other. We hope that you can choose household appliances in accordance with the characteristics of your kitchen and personal preferences.