The best kitchen hoods

October 08, 2020

Determining which is the best kitchen hood is possible by calculating the size of the room and the presence of a ventilation system in it. Among the important factors, the design of the device should be the last factor to pay attention to in this case.

How to choose a hood design based on installation type

Wall-mounted hoods - these are mainly budget, relatively low-cost models that are distinguished by low engine power, but at the same time, it is worth noting that they are the most economical hoods in terms of energy consumption.

The simplicity of the design determines the cost and ease of installation of such hoods . The most common models are 60x50x15 in size, the lower part of which consists of grease filters, and the motor is located inside. The air duct is located on the top or rear cover.

Dome hoods - their second name is chimneys. The distinctive design of such models attracts attention as soon as they enter the kitchen. Dome hoods are often equipped with powerful engines, which are distinguished by high performance. Since such models are constantly relevant and in demand, manufacturers offer consumers various design options.

Hansa OKC 6726 IH

Universal hood for air circulation mode. The 160-watt electric motor provides a maximum output of 620 m³/hour (when the fourth speed mode is turned on). The device can be controlled using touch buttons and a display showing the current operating modes.

Positive features:

Original design;
Bright lighting of the work area, which can be used in the kitchen instead of conventional lighting;
Four operating modes for noise and performance adjustment.

Cons:

Light bulbs get very hot;
Dim lighting of the touch buttons - they are simply difficult to see in bright lighting, and when the hood is in standby mode, the buttons have to be touched.

MAUNFELD Tower C 60

An elegant extractor hood with a glass worktop that is activated by pressing a button. Depending on the needs, one of three modes is used, allowing you to adjust the noise level in the kitchen. The extractor hood extracts 520 m³ of air per hour, which is more than enough for a 20 m² room.

Positive features:

Price-quality ratio;
Additional lighting for the kitchen surface.

Cons:

According to the instructions, the height of the hood above the table should be a maximum of 45 cm. If you place the hood higher than this, you will not be able to see the control buttons;
The only drawback of a black vacuum cleaner is that fingerprints and even small amounts of dust are very visible;
If a lot of steam builds up in pots and pans, it may not be able to fully absorb it;
High noise becomes noticeable when the engine is loaded at maximum speed.

Kronasteel Kamilla Sensor 2M 600 inox/black glass

Combined, built-in hood , controlled by sensors. The model is equipped with two 200-watt electric motors that operate in three modes. Maximum capacity 550 m²/hour.

Positive features:

Ease of use;
Filter cleaning indicator;
Touch buttons - they do not have small holes in them, as in conventional models, which are constantly filled with dust and dirt;
For a standard-sized kitchen, it has a good enough size;
Two motors are used for intensive operation and higher speeds.

Cons: