Every housewife dreams that the process of cooking was pleasant and safe for health. It is clear that without a special device for cleaning the air from soot and fat deposits can not do. How to choose such an air purifier, what to be guided by? First of all, learn as much as you can about the cooker hood.
The significance of the exhaust module
The first prototype of a kitchen hood dates back to antiquity, when a hearth was bred (whether it was an adobe building or a chicken hut), and a hole was made above it to get rid of smoke and soot. Even then, the human mind foresaw the main function of such an instrument - air purification. Modern models of kitchen hoods are able to remove contaminated air into the ventilation pipe to the street or simply clean it with the installed filter.
Bulbs mounted in the hood provide illumination of the hob, and sometimes the entire kitchen space (it all depends on the type of lamps: neon with an orange-red tint, compact halogen, durable LED or daylight).
In addition, the cooker hood can act as an attribute of the interior, giving the kitchen space a favorable aesthetic appearance. The use of various materials for the manufacture of the device (wood, glass, chrome steel) determines the variability of the models and their unique combination with different style design: country, modern, antique version.
Types and Features
Depending on the method of attachment, they distinguish:
- island hoods that are attached to the ceiling;
- built-in structures mounted in a wall cabinet above the stove;
- hinged option, which is small in size and attached to the wall.
A kitchen hood can have both a flat and a dome shape. Dome hoods provide for the removal of contaminated air through the ventilation shaft. Flat structures operate in recirculation mode (air is cleaned with filters and returned to the kitchen space) and are suitable for small areas.
Secrets of choice
Experts advise that when solving the problem of choosing a cooker hood, certain parameters of these devices should be taken into account.
- Performance. The specified parameter is responsible for the efficiency of the device, showing how much air is cleaned or removed within one hour. It is not necessary to choose an option with a maximum rate of 1,300 cubic meters per hour (as in premium models). The best solution: multiply the volume of the kitchen by 10. This means that within an hour, air must pass through the hood 10 or more times.
- Noise level indicator. It should not exceed the mark of 60-70 dB (the optimal value of the volume in relation to human speech). If desired, you can purchase a Neff hood with a reduced noise figure.
- Sizes. This parameter is fundamentally important when choosing a built-in design. The indicators for the width of the hood for the kitchen vary: 50 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm. The optimal solution is when the hood is slightly larger than the stove or the same size with it.
- Type of management. Button, touch or electronic (the most expensive at cost) options.
- Functional. Traditional models require several modes of speed, backlight. Many of them are equipped with an indicator, with the help of which the consumer is informed about the need to replace the filter.
Some models of modern kitchen air purifiers are distinguished by an additional set of options: automatic inclusion, residual fan stroke, retractable screen. With the inclusion of the stove, the hood begins to work, demonstrating its maximum efficiency. The presence of the “Remaining Fan Stroke” function provides for continued operation of the ventilation device for a certain period of time (from 10 to 20 minutes) after the hood is turned off. The hood with a retractable screen is very compact, the screen extends when turned on and closes the cooking hobs completely, collecting emissions from the entire area of the stove or hob.
For your information!
A unique invention, which is able to interest many consumers, was the appearance on the market of a hood with an integrated TV. The perfectly flat surface of the monitor is easily and quickly wiped, no stains remain. The operation of a trendy air purifier in the kitchen is not complicated by the integrated television screen. At the same time, the usable space of the room is significantly saved, and any ingress of any contaminants into the television device is completely eliminated. Only comfort and fresh air in one device.
