Now the exhaust system is the same necessary element of the design of the kitchen, as, for example, a refrigerator, microwave oven or stove. The hood for the hood should harmoniously fit into the interior, combining with furniture and household appliances. Therefore, it is better to discuss its appearance in advance.
How to make an extract in the apartment, which model to choose?
There are several models of modern air purification systems in the kitchen. They can be divided into several categories according to various criteria.
According to the principle of action :
- With air purification function. It works according to the following principle: it draws in air that circulates over the stove through the filter, returning the already purified air back. The main advantage of this model is maximum protection against soot formation. The disadvantage of this hood is that it does not fight odors.
- With ventilation system. In this model, the air that circulates over the stove is drawn into the hood, and then discharged using a special ventilation system located in the nearest hole. An air vent is also used. Before you buy a cooker hood of this type, you need to study the performance of the ventilation system of the apartment. If it is rather weak, it is better to look at other models. Otherwise, you will have to output ventilation to the street, and this is a rather complicated and expensive procedure.
In the form of models:
- Flat. The principle of their operation is air recirculation, and grease filters are additionally included in the exhaust system kit: metal, carbon filters (these filters must be changed once every six months) or disposable. Also, one or two low-power motors are often included in a flat hood kit.
- Dome. The peculiarity of such a model that distinguishes it from the rest is the shape of the dome, respectively, and the box for the hood will need to be selected with great care in the future. The principle of operation of such exhaust systems is usually ventilation. Their assortment is quite wide: models of various sizes and shapes are presented on the market.
- Built-in hoods.
In order to determine the size of the hood, you need to measure the dimensions of the stove. The basic rule is this: the greater the width of the hood that you plan to buy, the higher it will need to be installed above the stove. It is recommended to install a hood box 70 centimeters above the electric stove and 80 centimeters above the gas stove .
As for the width of the hood, in any case, it should be wider than the plate. Do not be afraid that the hood for the hood will look bulky and too massive: you can choose a design that will look quite aesthetically pleasing in your interior.
Now the design options for hoods are not limited to rectangular shapes. There are spherical, conical, pyramidal hoods, as well as other models with non-standard shapes. It is best to immediately select the equipment, based on the appearance of the stove, because the design of the hob and exhaust system should be in harmony.