What to look for when choosing a hood

Construction, connection method, output and additional features - choose a device that is ideal for your kitchen.

Alexei Smirnov

creator service smi-design, a member of the Russian Union of Designers.

1. types of hoods

recessed

Such models are installed in the wall cabinet kitchen units and fit perfectly into the design of modern kitchens. Place on an extract can be used for storage. A huge plus - it saves space and minimalistic appearance.

wall

Housing hood attached, respectively, to the wall. There is a dome or trapezoidal, straight and angled models. Inclined more suitable for modern interiors - they originally appear by themselves and can be accent element in your kitchen.

A variety of stylistic solutions for Hood dome type - from contemporary to classic - makes it possible to choose the right model for your design. But the storage of such a structure is not to arrange - it takes place under a wall cabinet.

Ceiling

They are mostly used in cases where the stove is located on a separate island. Here the word has for innovation and

2. connection

There are two ways to connect the hood: removal and recycling.

When retraction is necessary to bring the ventilation duct of the hood and the ventilation of the house.

When recycling is no connection to the ventilation at home: air is cleaned at the expense of built-in filters.

If you are just starting repairsIt is better to provide for placement of the hood with a tap to the ventilation. This arrangement effectively eliminates odors and pollution in the air than the version with filters, which are quite easily damaged.

3. The size

Conventional devices width - from 600 to 900 mm. Make sure that the hood was not narrower than the hob.

Also, pay attention to what your stove - electric or gas. In the first case, the distance between the hood and the plate should be at least 600 mm, in the second - not less than 700 mm. If the placement height is too large, the hood is not able to effectively capture dirt and odors. If the device is too low, it will interfere with the preparation of food, and even can lead to fire. Recommended placement height for a particular model is usually specified by the manufacturer in the instructions.

4. Power

This figure indicates how many cubic meters of air extractor sucks per hour. Recommended power depends on the size of the room. The formula is quite simple: get a work area (m²) and height (m) cuisine, and multiply the result by 12.

(S × H) × 12

The characteristics of each model are listed in the technical documentation. If you cooking often and in large quantities, then choose a hood with high capacity from 500-600 m³ / h to the kitchen area of ​​9-12 square meters. Otherwise, the fat and the spray will settle on the furniture, and the smells - to penetrate into the other rooms.

The power depends on the noise that emits enabled hood. To reduce the volume, do not choose a model with a power higher than the required and note the modes work - then you are able to adjust the fan speed and, accordingly, issued by them hum.

5. Additional functions

backlight

Better to choose a hood with this feature - additional illumination of the working surface of the excess will not be. A model with a brightness adjustment will help to create the most comfortable conditions.

intensive mode

Modern extracts usually have three speed settings. Some manufacturers also offer additional, which instantly removes smoke and odors from the room. Handy if periodically forget time to turn off the stove.

touch control

This solution equipped with many models. Touch buttons make it easy to care appliances, and such extracts are perfect for the kitchen in a modern high-tech style.

6. Design

The design and appearance of the drawing should organically fit into the design of the room itself.

If you want to make an emphasis on texture and color kitchen units, It is better to choose a built-in hood.

For the interior in a classical style fit the traditional model.

For modern kitchens can be used as simple straight design, and angled versions, which look very stylish.

drawing color is selected in accordance with the check rest kitchen appliances. Typically, this chrome, white or black.