Ventilation hoods for the kitchen: ventilation tips

When cooking, particles of fat, soot, and smells get into the air. Furniture, walls and ceiling are covered with sticky coating. Removing it is difficult. The problem will be solved by installing the hood. Two varieties are known: recirculation and with ventilation. The first mechanically cleans the air and returns it back. The second takes large impurities and removes damaged cubic meters from the room. Her work is more efficient: the air of the kitchen is cleaned by 99%.

What does a hood for a kitchen with a tap into the ventilation consist of and how does it work?

Component parts of the device:

1. Housing made of plastic, glass or metal. It is equipped with a control panel with several modes. The backlight allows you to cook when the main light is off.
2. The fan (in expensive models two) regulates the speed of air replacement.
3. Coarse filter (absorbs grease, soot). It is made of metal. Easy to clean and clean. Some models include disposable non-woven filters. This increases the cost of operation. More details considered in this article.
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4. Pipe for connection to the ventilation duct (PVC, corrugated aluminum, metal, fabric).
5. Box for bringing the pipe to the ventilation hole. Required with significant plate removal. More details ...

Air is forced into the unit during cooking. Coarse mechanical cleaning, odor removal. Then the spent composition is displayed in the ventilation. Ecology does not suffer. The kitchen remains clean.

Important! To prevent backdraft, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the channels. An open window will increase the efficiency of the process.

Kinds

The simplest is a suspended hood. It is mounted on a wall above a stove or from below on a shelf. It looks subtle. Usually has one engine. Suitable for small kitchens.

The built-in is placed inside the furniture. Made of stainless steel. Fits into any interior. Has a special panel. Automatically turns on when extended, saves the previous mode of operation. There are models with one, two fans. Clean the room of any size.

Ostrovnaya is set above the stove in the center of the hall. It looks organically. It is made of stainless steel, metal with a color coating, rarely plastic. It complements the interior of the kitchen combined with the dining room. It has high performance. It is required to provide a duct structure for the ventilation duct.

Fireplace - the most powerful and expensive of all types. It is equipped with additional options: halogen backlight, touch control panel, several silent fans. Rich design: metal, wood, plastic modified with decorative inserts. Cleans the air of large rooms. Requires high throughput ventilation ducts.

Important! Before buying this type of appliance, you should consult with a building operations specialist. He will appreciate the technical characteristics.

Inclined is located at an angle to the plate. Vapors and exhaust gases are absorbed by the inclined panel. Profile shape: rectangle, square, oval, circle. Production material: metal, plastic of various colors, ceramics, glass. The unit is powerful. Pleases silent operation. Easy to maintain. It will appeal to the owners of small kitchens.

A special case is an angle hood. Serves the plate at the junction of the walls. Has a triangular or segment profile. It is made of stainless steel, metal with colored enamel, plastic. There is a domed shape. Used if the plate cannot be moved.

Why should you choose a hood not only for gas stoves?

Advantages of the device with output to ventilation:

1. Environmental friendliness. Air with a high content of CO2 gets purified from fat, soot, and gross impurities. The carbon cycle in nature completes the job. The room remains clean. The environment is not harmful.
2. Profitability. Modern manufacturers have taken care of the low level of electricity consumption.
3. Maintaining health. Free from harmful components air will increase the quality of life.
4. Ease of maintenance. Coarse filters are easy to remove, wash. Additional items are easy to purchase and replace.
5. Compliance with any interiors. At the design stage, the designer will offer a device that meets the requirements of the customer.
6. Low noise. Long work does not annoy the owners.
7. The presence of additional options: remote control, backlight, several modes of operation.
8. High power. Forced ventilation quickly frees the room from unpleasant air.

Among the huge number of positive points, there are negative ones. Often requires the installation of duct duct. This increases the price of the unit, makes the ceiling space heavier. The complexity of the installation involves additional services of an electrician, an engineer for the operation of buildings. Self-assembly leads to breakage. The price is much higher than recirculation models. Additional options require financial costs.

How to make the right choice

You need to start by choosing the type of hood. Then evaluate the necessary technical characteristics of the device. The search for a manufacturer by initial parameters completes the process.

Case, dimensions and performance

The choice of case expresses personal preferences. The color depends on the type of device, the color of the headset, and the design decision. Manufacturers offer models with a width of 50 to 90 cm. There are accessories on the market from 30 to 120 cm. The final size depends on the dimensions of the plate. The ideal solution is the unit is wider or longer than the cooking surface. The size of the device does not affect its power.

The frequency of cooking should be estimated. Families with children turn on the stove often; air updates are ongoing. One or two households having lunch at work rarely and briefly use the appliance. The exhaust power in these cases is different. The volume of the kitchen (length X width X height), multiplied by 12, is equal to the minimum productivity of the device.

Important! It is recommended to make a margin of 22-30%, taking into account the rapid spread of gases during cooking. Large rooms require a margin of 40%.

The desired performance of the unit is equal to: the minimum productivity is multiplied by a factor (from 1.2 to 1.4).

Noise level

Forced air removal is provided by fans. Two elements during operation create more noise, but ventilate the room faster. One cleans the kitchen slower but quieter. At different speeds, the volume changes

Sanitary standards establish a maximum noise level of 55 dB during the day and 40 at night. These are the sounds of rustling leaves during a light wind, rain in open space. A person feels good at 20–35 dB. When buying, you should pay attention to this indicator. Models with high performance and extremely low noise are expensive.

Backlight

Almost all models have a backlight. This is a convenient option. Dishes during cooking are clearly visible. Upper chandeliers can be omitted.

Manufacturers equip hoods:

• incandescent lamps (ancient version);
• halogen (found most often);
• LED (consume a minimum of current, give a bright light).

The number and type of lamps should be examined. Electricity consumption depends on this indicator.

Important! Cheap models do not have a backlight. The owner will have to consider additional lighting of the working area.

How to manage?

Manufacturers offer three types of control:

1. Mechanical It is the simplest, most reliable, cheapest. The panel contains elements with inscriptions. Switching on, off, adjustment occurs with toggle switches, buttons. Pros: easy to operate, easy to repair. Disadvantage: personal presence in management.
2. Electronic The hood has a screen. The owner selects the necessary commands from the menu. Some models are equipped with a remote control function. Allows you to establish a contact using the mobile application. Such models are expensive. Advantage: convenient to use. Disadvantage: interruptions in the network disable electronics, repair is complicated, expensive.
3. Electromechanical The combined type combines the first two.

Advice! With a free budget, you should choose comfort! Nice to disconnect the unit from another room.

Operational Features

The long operation of the device requires competent operation. Simple rules must be followed.

1. Install the unit at a height of 80 cm from the surface of the gas stove, 70 cm from the electric. Ventilation will be effective, the panel will maintain integrity. Read more here.
2. The width must equal or exceed the width of the slab. The absorption of polluted air will become optimal.
3. The integrity of the duct should be monitored. Holes will interfere with the outflow of gases from the kitchen. Regularly clean the ventilation duct.
4. The main element of the unit is a fan. It must be launched at full power in steps. Turn on the appliance 15 minutes before starting cooking. Turn off after 20 minutes. In this case, the air purification process will be effective.
5. It is required to monitor the cleanliness of the filters. One-time need timely replacement. Frozen grease, dirt prevent the outflow of air.

Popular models

Hood type fireplace Kaiser AT 8438F ECO 

Has the characteristics:

• built-in ventilation mode + recirculation mode;
• productivity is 910 cube. m / h;
• width 0.8 m;
• touch control;
• backlighting with halogen lamps;
• noise max 56 dB;
• motor 1;
• look: inclined;
• country of origin: Germany;
• made of metal and glass.

Advantages: reliable manufacturer, 1 year warranty, high power, spectacular look. Disadvantage: high price.

Hood Ardesia Wind 60 Steel 

Universal model. Technical details:

• tap + recirculation mode;
• productivity is 190 cubic m / h;
• 1 motor;
• noise max 54 dB;
• mechanical control;
• made of metal and glass;
• country of origin: Germany;
• backlight with incandescent lamps.

Great inexpensive model. Decorate the interior in Art Nouveau style. Advantages: one-year warranty, 2 operation modes, low noise. Minus: low performance, old-fashioned backlight.

Hood AKPO Nero eco WK-4 50WH

New to the market. Distinctive features:

• 2 modes - recirculation + hood;
• productivity is 480 cube. m / h;
• noise max 52 dB;
• 1 motor;
• form: inclined;
• electromechanical control;
• made of glass and metal;
• backlighting with halogen lamps;
• manufacturer: Poland.

A great addition to any interior. Pros: 3 year warranty, low noise, high performance. Disadvantage: lack of control at a distance.

Varieties of ducts and features of their installation

The duct is one of the important parts of the ventilation of the kitchen. A competent device will increase the efficiency of air purification. Told more here.

Distinguish the main types:

• plastic (made of PVC, polyurethane, PVC);
• fabric (made from polyester);
• metal (made of stainless steel, galvanized);
• corrugated (material - aluminum foil).

For the device of the air channel, you can use any. It is required to follow the basic installation rules:

1. Minimum bends should be made. Max number of turns 3.
2. The diameter of the pipe should be equal to the diameter of the hole of the device.
3. Duct mounting is required to be reliable.
4. Provide a parsing option for periodic cleaning.
5. The pipe should not completely overlap the ventilation grill. This will disrupt the natural outflow of air.

Advice! To increase the efficiency of the device, a special valve should be installed. It closes with reverse traction.

Video: how to install a hood with a tap into the ventilation? Box output

A range hood is a useful and necessary device. It freshens the air, removes unpleasant odors, and keeps walls and furniture clean. When choosing a unit, preparatory work should be carried out. It is required to calculate the power, take into account the dimensions, think about the combination with the interior. For the long operation of the hood, it is necessary to follow the rules of installation, operation. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the filters. Properly arranged duct will increase the efficiency of the device. It must be washed regularly with a disinfectant.