Kitchen hood classification

To clean the air in the kitchen, manufacturers have developed many options for exhaust units. Hood can not only eliminate odors that occur in the process of cooking, but also to prevent the formation of soot on the surface of kitchen furniture. There are different types of kitchen hoods depending on the installation site. Regardless of the layout and floor space, there is always the opportunity to choose the most optimal model.

Types of designs

The market offers a wide selection of exhaust umbrellas of various designs, shapes and prices. Considering the area, the peculiarity of the kitchen parameters and the combination with the basic style, manufacturers identified some types of kitchen hoods.

1. Suspended options. These units are the most common and inexpensive. Mounted directly above the stove.The mechanism assumes the presence of a special motor that sucks steam, a fan and replaceable cartridges through the filter. Like any replacement part, they should be replaced as they become contaminated. Compact hood, fit into the interior of even the smallest kitchen. In order to optimize the space, it can be installed under a wall cabinet. In the technique of present adjustment speeds and lights.
   

   Suspension hood type

2. Embedded. This type is popular among users who do not like the elements of technology to stand out against the background of furniture. In the case of an exhaust hood, it is mounted in a cabinet located above the stove. In embedded models there is a sliding panel, which allows you to increase the area of ​​its action. The equipment can be fully integrated into the panel, and it can be telescopic - to move out above the slab on demand.
   

   Built-in hood

3. Dome. The most powerful units that are used in large kitchens. The principle of operation is to connect to the central ventilation system, which allows you to work with higher performance. In addition, there is a wide variety of such models in the design, you can choose for any interior.
   

   Dome hood

4. Corner options allow for non-standard planning to ensure the presence of technology in the desired angle. This hood can be both embedded and angled dome.
   

   Corner hood

5. Island and T-shaped hoods are designed for large areas and can be mounted on walls and ceilings, near the stove or above it. They have high power and perfectly eliminate extraneous odors.
   

   T-shaped hood

Type of work

When choosing a type of exhaust hood, it is necessary to take into account the mechanism for removing the unpleasant odor and air purification. This factor depends on where it is installed in the kitchen, namely, whether it is possible to connect to the ventilation shaft or need another way to remove polluted air. There are the following types of hoods used for any kitchen.

1. Standard or flow through the type of exhaust unit has a mechanism that allows you to remove polluted air into the ventilating hatch, or a special branch is installed on the street. The diversion option is considered the best solution in old buildings where the mine is already very dirty or not designed for heavy loads.In this case, even a powerful exhaust unit will not be able to clean the air: for it there will be no free exit. This type of exhaust system is usually used in dome models exhaust hood.
2. Recirculating type is used for both embedded and mounted units. The principle of operation of such devices is air filtration. Steam and unpleasant odors are absorbed by the hood and undergo purification through a filter system. The mechanism involves two stages: the first filter of the inner tank attracts heavy particles (grease, soot, fumes), and the second, coal, purifies the air, eliminating the unpleasant smell.
3. Combined types of hoods combine the work of 2 modes. It is possible to switch the recirculation mechanism to the bypass. This feature will allow you to adjust the work of the hood for any kitchen. Especially the big advantage of the unit will be when operating in a rental housing, when there is the likelihood of frequent relocation.

To maintain high performance of any kind of exhaust, timely filter cleaning must be observed. And also, in the event of contamination of the coal option, to make its replacement.

Types of filters used

Choosing the necessary option from a variety of presented models, you need to know that all types and types of kitchen hoods are equipped with special filters. They are the main indicator of cleanliness in the kitchen.

The simpler the unit, the more primitive the air cleaning system.

Cheap models of the hood provide paper filters. The middle class of units is equipped with washing filters. In more expensive modern models, they are used to improve the quality of absorption of unpleasant odors. carbon filterscontributing to fine cleaning. If contaminated, they should only be replaced with new ones. Choosing the option with a carbon filter, you need to be prepared for the fact that they will have to be changed once in 6 months, so you should ask in advance where and at what price they can be purchased.

Thus, with selection of exhaust unit It is necessary to consider not only power, design, but also Operating conditions. Timely care of the filtration system will not create additional loads on the engine, which will increase the service life.