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August 12, 2017 18:06

How to choose a kitchen hood

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modern kitchen is difficult to imagine without stretching.This appliance has become a mandatory attribute of any apartment or private house.Its main purpose - to remove from the premises water vapor and odors to mingle at the plate of food.In this article you will learn how to choose the kitchen hood and not get lost among the many offers manufacturers.

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Kitchen is a special location ineach house.It brings together all members of the family and each person spends about half of his home time.That is why it is very important that the air and the atmosphere in the kitchen have been cleaner as possible and favorable.air purification problem is in the first place, because the room is constantly soaring food odors produced by the combustion products.In poorly ventilated spaces under these conditions very uncomfortable stay.

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Some believe that in order to ventilate the kitchen is enough to open the window, others lay all the responsibility on the natural exhaust ventilation, which is a block of flats in each apartment.However, the reality is a little more complicated.Note that the hood is placed directly above the hob or oven to combustion products and water vapor as quickly as possible to fall into the unit and removal from the premises.If the ventilation is carried out only through the window and the bars on the ceiling, with a pair of microscopic particles of products, oils and fats, will inevitably settle on the walls near the stove and the ceiling above her.Only a small fraction of them will be eliminated through the vents, and within a year to a kitchen can be observed darkening of the interior trim or explicit grease stains on the ceiling.

Now it becomes clear that the extract not only helps to maintain the air in the kitchen clean, but also significantly prolongs the life of interior decoration.All hoods operate on the principle of forced ventilation, pulling air in and passing it through a filter system.But then what will happen with this air, dependent on the design features of the device.Distinguish recirculation and exhaust flow.The former, as the name implies, the air is passed through a filter, clean it and release back into the kitchen.Second only to withdrawn water vapor and combustion products for outdoor ventilation system.They are easily identified by the pipe, leaving the device on a wall or ceiling.Flow hoods are considered more effective than recirculation, and quickly remove exhaust air from the room.

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to know how to choose the kitchen hood, it is necessary at least in general terms, to study design features:

  1. Suspended - series devices differ very low cost and very simple installation, so they are the most popular.They work on the principle of recirculation using a reusable filter that significantly prolongs their life.
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  2. Dome - apparatus, so called because of its original form - apparently they resemble an umbrella.More precisely, the first dome cooker hoods were like umbrellas and classic fireplaces (second name - fireplace), but now designers are moving farther away from the traditional forms.The unit is fastened to the wall above the stove.They can act as a recirculation mode and in-line.
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  3. Built - embedded cooker hoods are designed for kitchens with integrated appliances and a stove in particular.The device is conveniently hidden in a cupboard over the stove and not distracting from the overall interior design.
  4. Island - one of the most stylish and expensive devices mounted in kitchens, where the stove is located in the center of the room.Island hoods running through the flow principle and are intended mainly for large kitchens.As a rule, they are characterized by high performance, and therefore are used at the professional level in the catering industry.
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  5. With sliding working panel - one of the latest developments of the technicians, who had to make a lot of popularity.The devices differ extraordinary compactness due to the fact that the uselessness narrow worktop is "hiding" in the wall and kitchen furniture.By the way, if in the name of the model you see the word inox, extractor hood built-in type.So, a very popular model Cata TF5260 Inox and Krona Kamilla 2M 600 Inox.
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Features

correctly selected modern extractor can remove from the kitchen up to 97% of air pollution, but the emphasis here is to make the word "right".Most people do not know how to choose the kitchen hood, and guided only by the price factor or the number of positive reviews on the merchant site.However, the question should be approached from another side, and first of all to determine the desired device performance.Affects the performance of power from it, in turn, depends on the noise level of the device.Also it plays an important role appearance, size, material of the body, etc.Factors that should be considered, quite a lot, but we must understand them not to buy an expensive beautiful and completely useless "toy".

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If you choose, pay attention to the air pressure readings produced by the motor.If they are at the height hood means it has good performance.The pressure is blown by fans, therefore, have a powerful exhaust fan should be powerful: 1 or 2 pcs.They can work at speeds of 2 or 4, respectively.Power extraction - is the power of her fans, and it is from this depends on the performance of the device.Productivity is the ability to remove a certain amount of exhaust air within a set time.For modern hoods, this parameter ranges from 180 to 700 m³ / h.However, there is a "pitfall" - a powerful extractor with high performance will be very quiet.Fortunately for the home rarely need to enable the device to the maximum, and if you want to sometimes how to remove the vapors or smoke, if the food is burnt, you can tolerate a few minutes.

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To determine how powerful extractor fan must be specifically for your kitchen, you need to perform simple calculations.Find the volume of the room and the amount of furniture in it.Subtract from the first index of the second and multiply "pure" in the amount of 10. This number will determine the required extraction performance.It should also take into account the established health standards, requiring complete replacement of the air in the kitchen 10-12 times per hour.

There is another way to calculate performance that may seem easier.So, first find the kitchen area, multiply it on high, and then multiply that number by 12 (a measure of ventilation for sanitary norms).Multiply the result by 1.3 (safety factor) and get the performance.For example, you need to pick up the hood for the kitchen area of ​​6 m² and a height of 2.5 m: ((6 * 2.5) * 12) * 1.3 = 234 m³ / h.

How to choose the kitchen hood

So, the most important parameter - extraction performance - has already been determined, but it is not all that you need to consider when choosing.

main selection parameters:

  1. Size - The idea is that the more the hood, the better, but a cumbersome instrument is unlikely to decorate the interior and ergonomic devices are very expensive.Here we must proceed from the size of the plate - hood width should be the same as or slightly larger than the width of the plate.Otherwise, it will skip part of the vapors and combustion products, which is slowly but surely will spoil suspended kitchen furniture and interior decoration.For example, if the plate width is 60 cm, it is necessary for the hood of a width not less than 70 cm, and preferably all 90, if there's space.
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  2. Management - each drawing on the outer side of the body is the control panel: Touch, Keypad or A slider.In terms of the use and care of the touch pad is much more convenient A slider where exhaust mode is selected mechanical slider.With the buttons still easier, but practice shows that with time they become clogged dirt and small particles products, which detract from the appearance and operation of the device.The touch panel is enough to wipe with a cloth.
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  3. Modes - you already know that the drawing can be flow-through and recirculation.If you decide to purchase a recirculation model, we are sure to immediately purchase the stock of replacement filters for her and choose a model filters are easy to find on sale.
  4. filters - filters trap microscopic particles in the exhaust air.So, distinguish fine filters and coarse.All of them are metal grids with different sections - from the sectional dimensions and determine the effectiveness of trapping odors.Metal filters are reusable, and the extent of pollution they have to wash.Also, an additional filter may be installed in the extract as a single mesh of synthetic fibers.These nets are not intended for washing and they must be replaced with new ones.replacement frequency depends on the usage mode in a circulating hoods.By the way, almost all the models can be redirected to the recirculation mode.Some low cost devices work at all without metal grease filters, removing the exhaust air through the vent, but the efficiency and durability of such devices is quite low.
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  5. Functionality - In addition to the ability to remove grease and odors from the air exhaust may have additional features.For example, the remaining play of the fan helps to save energy consumed stretch - device continues to clean the air further 5-15 minutes after disconnecting working on very low power.Many hoods are equipped with an electronic timer that turns off the device after the end of cooking.Also, almost all devices have a built-in light, and as the hood over the stove installed, additional light helps when cooking.Economical and convenient to choose a hood with halogen instead of conventional incandescent bulbs.
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  6. noise level - we have previously mentioned, that the more powerful fans in the drawing, the higher the performance, but the more it makes a noise.Noise is measured in decibels, and 'very quiet' hood can be called, if it makes noise over 45 decibels.For isolated kitchens, not combined with other rooms, will suit hoods up to 50 decibels.But if this will rise to 70, incorporated hood is very interfere with - the noise from it can be compared with the situation when you are 5 m from someone talking loudly.
  7. Housing material - is not only important technical component model, but also external data, of course, if you do not have to choose an embedded kitchen hood, you then just zamaskiruete under the cabinet.The housing may be made of aluminum, stainless steel or enamelled steel, plastic, tempered glass.It is best treated aluminum has proved itself - its value is fully consistent good quality.The surface of such extracts mat that fits perfectly in any interior.The main advantage of this material is that it is not visible fingerprints can not be said about the glossy surfaces or glass.Glass drawing certainly look very stylish and modern, but to maintain this appearance they need constant care.
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Cost extracts

On the market there are a huge number of models from many different manufacturers, respectively, and the price range is very wide.First of all, it should be noted immediately that in this case would be a mistake to follow the rule, the higher the value, the better the product.For example, cheap kitchen hoods Hephaestus proven themselves both durable and comfortable.Once again, what is more important to choose the right model with the right specifications, and its cost will play a secondary role.You should also consider the fact that the price of the device is greatly influenced by its appearance - stylish designer models are much higher.

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Hood Differences models in various price categories:

  1. The cheapest are hoods with plastic housing and a minor amount of metal parts.Control panel they usually push-button or slider, mode (fan speed) is not more than 3.Performance of such devices, typically no more than 450 m³ / h.Additional lighting is usually represented by one or two light bulbs.
  2. average category - a model with a stainless steel body, tempered glass or aluminum.It has found the device with the simple touch panels and even displays.Lighting fixtures can be halogen or incandescent lamps.Performance of such devices slightly higher than the previous line - to 650 m³ / h.
  3. Costly extracts have the highest capacity of up to 1300 m³ / h.The case of these models are made of tempered glass, natural wood can be used for decoration.Functionality is very diverse - temperature sensors, smoke detectors, humidity, pollution filters, remote control, etc.Lighting only halogen lamps.

Overview manufacturers

Finally suggest you familiarize yourself with a small list of the most well-known manufacturers of kitchen and home appliances that offer extracts of various price categories.Many in the beginning of their search immediately pay attention to the production of "hyped" of the German and Swiss brands Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux and Kuppersberg.The cost of these devices is quite high, but the quality and the external data is fully justified at this price.

We will consider these and other brands, which managed to establish itself with the best hand:

  1. Elikor - association of companies engaged in the production of household appliances premium.Cooker hoods Elikor feature top functionality - they have adjustable lighting, safety transformers, the timer.Is controlled by a touch panel.Due to the high power Elikor cooker hoods are suitable for professional use.
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  2. Elica - products are simple and laconic forms, gathered from high-quality components.The manufacturer does not hesitate to constantly introduce new technologies, improving performance and other operational characteristics of their devices.
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  3. Cata - kitchen range hoods Cata annually replenished with new and improved models.The latter is the most remarkable novelty - OMBU TCC capacity of 1260 m³ / h with a futuristic design and low noise even at maximum speed.
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  4. Electrolux - a popular European brand, supplying to the market some of the best kitchen range hoods.Especially popular in recent years enjoyed model DD8765 M - body made of stainless steel, neon lights, sleek design.Management is carried out remotely or with a special bulb, controlling air cleaning facilities.
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  5. Krona - the famous Italian manufacturer, which produces multi-functional appliances with a refined stylish design.A distinctive feature of the kitchen hoods Krona - low noise, but powerful fans, capable of operating in multiple speed modes.The functionality of the instrument is also at altitude - have dirty filters, temperature, humidity, smoke, halogen or neon lights, timers, etc.
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  6. Best - the best cooker hoods, if translated literally.Title only confirms the build quality, functionality and durability of the instrument.Hoods best characterized by original design, which immediately sets them apart from other manufacturers models.Production refers to the average and high price level.Most of the devices equipped with advanced metal grease filters, controls can be touch and remote, good sound insulation, even the fans at maximum speed.
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