Useful properties of the hood
Many people believe that purchasing a range hood is pointless. Let's figure out why you need a hood in the kitchen at all.
During the cooking process, not the most beneficial fumes are often released. This applies to a greater extent to gas stoves, since their operation produces carbon dioxide. But electric stoves also emit a lot of contaminants, most of all grease. These contaminants need to be removed as quickly as possible.
During the cooking process, another problem appears - odors. Many foods have an unpleasant odor when cooked. For example, many people don’t like the smell of fish. In addition, it is very caustic and difficult to get rid of.
Walls, ceilings, and furniture deteriorate greatly due to settled fat. You can wash the furniture and ceiling, but what to do with the walls and ceiling. Due to dirt and fumes, you will make repairs much more often, because the wallpaper will turn yellow and lose its appearance.
To avoid such problems, you need to purchase a hood.
Price overview
Many people doubt that it is possible to purchase high-quality and powerful dome hoods inexpensively. In fact, the cost of such equipment will depend not only on the efficiency of the work, but also on the design, size, and brand of the manufacturer .
For example, a 90 cm dome hood for a kitchen from the Elikor brand will cost from 9 thousand rubles, while the cost of Bosch equipment with similar parameters will be more than 13 thousand.
The minimum prices for dome hoods from well-known brands will be:
- from manufacturers Elikor and Gefest - from 2.5 thousand rubles;
- for Hansa equipment – about 6.5 thousand;
- Krona dome-type hoods will cost at least 7,300 rubles;
- Bosch - from 10 thousand;
- Siemens dome hoods cost at least 13.5 thousand rubles;
- Miele and Electrolux appliances are among the most expensive: high-quality hoods will cost more than 45 thousand.
Types of hoods
Let's figure out what types of hoods exist. This will help you understand which hood is right for you.
Classic hood
This hood is small in size and should not be placed above the stove. It can be placed openly or hidden in a closet. The classic hood is considered the most affordable due to its low cost.
Built-in hood in the kitchen
The main advantage of a built-in hood in the kitchen is that it is not visible and, accordingly, it does not spoil the view. This hood is installed directly in the cabinet above the stove. A built-in hood is the best hood for a small kitchen where every centimeter is important.
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Dome hood
The hood is installed in a hanging position above the stove. There are various forms of dome hoods. In addition, the dome hood can be either straight or inclined. Inclined hoods are currently very popular.
Advantages of an inclined hood:
- Silence
- Compactness
- Touch control
- Easy assembly
Having purchased such a hood, you will not be faced with the question “How to install a hood”, because... you can easily do this yourself.
Retractable hood
The second name for this hood is telescopic. Using a special mechanism, it extends above the stove. They take up little space and are not connected to the air duct.
Island hood
This hood is attached to the ceiling and directly above the stove. If the ceiling is high, then you need to buy a more powerful hood. This hood is well suited for private houses with high ceilings.
Types of models
Depending on the different method of ensuring air purification, inclined ventilation devices are divided into 2 types:
- Models with exhaust, which are based on the function of replacing polluted air in favor of clean air. The disadvantage is the need to install an air duct that takes up kitchen space. But the power and variety of models makes this option popular and makes it possible to choose a suitable shade, such as white-gray, white-brown, white-yellow, beige-brown, gray-brown and others;
- The recirculating type of device is characterized by the presence of several stages of processing: air purification using a filter for fatty vapors, and then using carbon filters that eliminate unnecessary odors. This option is necessary for a large room where the kitchen and living room are combined.
The most expensive option is a mixed type of inclined technology, combining the functions of two types.
Main Differences
When choosing a hood, you should pay attention to the following technological indicators:
- power;
- modes;
- size;
- shape;
- external design.
In addition, all corner hoods have a low noise level. If there are people in the family who are sensitive to noise, you can choose a hood with a noise level of up to 40 dB, but its cost will be higher.
Features and varieties
Corner hoods belong to the category of hanging hoods for the kitchen. Typically, this technique has a standard T-shape or dome design .
Much less often in the corner of the kitchen you can see flat slider models and inclined type hoods, since they are designed for installation on a straight wall plane and require additional preparation of corner walls.
Kitchens with a corner hood and stove look more harmonious , since in this area it is easier to disguise the wide air vent and carry out the necessary communications.
A huge advantage is the variety of corner models with both standard and recirculation principles of operation : in the first case, the air enters the ventilation, in the second, it passes through filters and, after cleaning, is returned to the room.
Tip: if you have a spacious kitchen with a high degree of dirt, it is better to install a corner model with two cleaning functions at once.
When placing such a hood at an angle, you get several advantages:
- high-quality air purification in the kitchen: you can independently calculate the required power and choose the appropriate model;
- saving space in the working area of the room: the hood fits compactly into the space between two walls;
- the ability to create a stylish accent in the kitchen interior: an area with a corner hood will catch the eye;
- ease of use : new models are equipped not only with push-button, but also with touch and remote control mechanisms;
- several operating modes allowing cleaning at different speeds;
- ease of installation : you can correctly install the hood in the corner of the room even without professional help;
- variety of design : hoods are available in different shapes and sizes, presented in different color options and equipped with lighting, inserts from other materials, etc.;
- low cost compared to larger models with complex controls.
Please note that even widely unknown manufacturing companies offer fairly powerful and high-quality hoods with a long service life.
Modern hoods (including corner hoods) are characterized by the absence of loud noise, which was previously considered one of the main problems in the operation of hoods.
Another advantage of installing corner hoods is the absence of the need for professional repair or cleaning of such equipment. Such models will serve you for many years and will work properly throughout their entire service life, as they do not require special care.
If you purchase hoods with carbon purification systems, you will have to periodically replace the internal filters, but you can handle this task yourself.
