At what height to hang the hood

Hood - a faithful ally of the hostess in the fight for cleanliness and fresh air, not only in the kitchen, but throughout the apartment. It greatly facilitates and shortens the cleaning process. This device protects the surface from the appearance of splashing fat, allows you to remove from the room the products of combustion, odors, evaporation. The degree of efficiency of the device, first of all, depends on its design features and technical characteristics. An illiterate installation can significantly reduce air intake rates. It is important to correctly position the device relative to the source of pollution, and for this you need to know at what height to hang the hood above the stove.

The main functions of the hood in the kitchen

The main purpose of the device is to remove or filter polluted air. Like a vacuum cleaner, the hood draws it in and sends it to the ventilation shaft, or passes it through filters that trap unwanted particles.

Products released during the combustion of natural gas pose a risk to human health. Therefore, the key task of the hood is to remove these substances.

The device provides an inflow of fresh air into the room and maintains a normal atmosphere. Disposal of carcinogens is an equally important function of this device.

The hood prevents grease and soot from spreading through the kitchen, saves cleaning products, time and energy of the hostess, and eliminates the daily painstaking cleaning of surfaces.

What determines the location of the hood

The correct choice of height for the installation of the ventilation system is an indispensable condition for its efficient operation. At the time of determining this parameter are taken into account:

  • manufacturer's recommendations;
  • dimensions and power of the device;
  • architectural features of the room;
  • distance from the hood to the vent;
  • type of hob;
  • regulated standards for the placement of hoods.

Deviation from generally accepted norms is fraught with undesirable consequences. At excessively long distances, the hood will not be able to actively capture air and particles of fat that will settle everywhere. The device will be idling; it will take much longer to clean the air.

Placing the hood too close to the hob is also undesirable. It is necessary to leave a gap of at least the minimum recommended by the standards. Failure to do so may result in:

  • inconvenience in work - if the hood is hanging too low, it is difficult for the cook to inspect the contents of the pots, to control the process of cooking. There is a high probability that the device will be frequently touched by the head and be injured;
  • reduction of the operational period - the lack of distance between exhaust technology and the stove is the reason for the device overheating and its rapid failure;
  • fire - there is a danger of burning fat accumulated on the filter elements;
  • decrease in efficiency - the rate of clogging of filters increases, so that the derivatives of combustion and cooking will settle on all surfaces.

Types of kitchen hoods

Devices are classified by the following features:

  • type of cleaning;
  • location

According to the type of cleaning, the following groups of extracts are distinguished:

  • recirculation - removes grease, soot and odors by filtering. The purified air is returned to the room, and the particles harmful to health remain in the filter elements. The lack of such devices in the need for regular replacement of filters, and plus the relative ease of installation and small dimensions;
  • flowing - capture polluted air and send it to the ventilation, on which it is displayed outside the house. Such devices are equipped with a pipe discharged into the vent. The pipe can be metal or plastic with a square or round section. Often a smooth pipe successfully replaces corrugated;

With all the advantages of a smooth duct, corrugation has a unique advantage. It bends, and therefore, it is easy to lay it along any trajectory without sharp bends and adapters. The absence of the need to build a complex system of individual pipe segments and fittings makes the corrugated version attractive for those who decide to do the installation by hand.

  • combined - combine the functionality of the two previous options. They have two modes of operation - flow and recirculation. Switching from one mode to another is made as needed.

The following classification of hoods indicates where they are located, depending on where the stove is located.

There are the following options:

  1. Corner - used in the event that the plate is in the corner.
  2. Wall - the most widely used, can be mounted independently, under the cabinet, or mounted on the bottom shelf.
  3. Island - attached to the ceiling above the stove, located in the center of the spacious kitchen.
  4. Built-in - the cabinet serves as a cabinet that hides the device. Mounted in place of the bottom shelf.

Hoods also vary in body type:

  • Dome - independent devices, have the shape of a dome. Have a large capacity and impressive dimensions. Always fitted with an air vent;
  • flat - exhaust options, often equipped with electronic control;
  • inclined - the suction plane of such devices is located at an obtuse angle relative to the hob. Do not hinder the passage of light and do not cast a shadow on the stove.

General requirements, rules and standards for installing the hood

There are general rules that should be followed during installation of any exhaust systems. The main thing - compliance with the requirements of the manufacturer and established standards. In the instructions for any model there are always recommendations on the optimal distance to the plate. As a rule, it is possible to vary these parameters within 10 cm depending on the height of the hostess or the characteristics of the furniture structure. Standards have been developed to prevent fires to comply with fire safety. The hood width must match the width of the hob. If the suction surface is smaller than the plate area, effective air purification will not occur.

Installation features and height above the gas stove

Of all the types of stoves, it is gas that puts the most serious demands on the installation and placement of the hood. Ignoring the standard recommendations is unacceptable, since their non-compliance creates a real threat to the life of both the individual family and the other inhabitants of the building.

To begin with, the use of a gas stove implies the presence of an open fire in the room. Any devices and structures placed above them should be removed from the surface at a distance of 75-85 cm.

When installing the air duct it must be remembered that the vent hole should not be completely closed. Gas that has accumulated in the room as a result of an accident or improper handling of the stove should be able to freely escape. If there is no separate exit to the ventilation duct, the existing one should be divided into two parts. This is achieved by installing a special divided into two compartments of the lattice. In one of its parts is a hole for the pipe, the second has a standard jumper.

Installation features and height above the electric and induction stove

The requirements for mounting the hood over the electric and induction stoves are somewhat softer. This mainly refers to the recommendations for placing the device at a certain height above the slab. In this case, it is allowed to install the hood a little lower - at a distance of 65-75 cm.

Features of installation and height of an inclined hood

Inclined hoods are indispensable in miniature rooms, where there is an urgent need for maximum preservation of free space. When installing an inclined hood over a gas stove, the requirements are somewhat different. The lower edge of the surface should be at a distance of 55-65 cm from the gas furnace. Only 35-45 cm will be required to retreat from an induction or electric cooker.

Self install

Hood is not the most complex device, so with a little experience and a set of necessary tools, it is quite possible to install it with your own hands. Independent installation is a great opportunity to save on the services of specialists.

Mounting hood attached to the bottom of the cabinet

Suspended models are attached directly to the bottom shelf of the cabinet. Installation is simple, installation is carried out using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. Since the duct connection to the recirculating device is not required, the installation ends with its connection to the electrical network.

Installation of hoods in a cabinet

Self-embedding the hood into a cabinet requires certain carpentry skills. For a new headset device is purchased at the design stage of furniture. In order for it to fit into the already used hanging cabinet, it is necessary that the dimensions of the hood correspond to the internal dimensions of the case.

To work will require:

  • jigsaw, you can also use the manual;
  • hacksaw for wood;
  • pencil;
  • screwdriver (better screwdriver);
  • awl;
  • building angle, tape measure;
  • clamps.

Installation steps:

  • First of all, it is necessary to free the buildings from the facades, and not only the concrete hood cabinet, but also the neighboring drawers. Next, remove the cabinet and fasten the adjacent body next to each other with clamps. Do not skip this item - the boxes may fall and get damaged.
  • We unscrew the lower shelf, attach it to the upper plane of the exhaust device. We outline the duct contour and the hole for the wire with a plug to connect the device to the network. Cut out the marked holes.
  • Insert the hood into the body and mark the upper boundaries of the device. On the planned lines fasten the bottom shelf. In it we drill 4 holes.

It is possible to provide exact coincidence of points of fixture with openings by means of a cliche.

We fix the hood inside the cabinet and install the air duct. We connect with it a vent and a system. Install shelves and facades. It is worth checking the equipment performance before installing facades.

Mounting hood with air duct

The procedure for installing such a hood includes:

  • fixing exhaust;
  • development of the scheme of the duct and electrical wiring;
  • fitting box;
  • installation of the box using sealant.

The duct is assembled from a plastic box or made from aluminum corrugations. The first option is stronger, more aesthetic and reliable. Therefore it is necessary to give him preference. Plastic is easily sawed and connected with special elements. Additional strength compounds give a sealant. Corrugation also has its advantages - its flexibility allows you to lay the duct along a curved path.

Criteria and rules for selecting a hood

When choosing a hood, be sure to pay attention not only to the appearance of the device, but also to such significant characteristics as its size, power, level of noise emitted. Also important is the type of management, additional "bonuses" from the manufacturer - added useful features.

The size

The size of the hood should correspond to the dimensions of the hob and in no case should the device be smaller. The suction plane should cover the entire surface of the plate. Only in this case it is possible to ensure the effective operation of the device. If you hang a hood over 50 cm over a plate 60 or more cm wide, you should not expect a good result. The device will not cope with the removal of odors and grease, and money will be wasted.

Power

The performance of the hood, its power depends on the power of the built-in fans. More often systems are equipped with one or two devices for air discharge. Fans can operate at different speeds. Usually hoods are equipped with two or four modes. Performance is determined by the amount of purified air per hour. In different models, this figure varies between 200 -700 m3 / h. There are expensive hoods, the capacity of which reaches 1300 m3 / h. According to GOST 26813-99, the ventilation unit capacity above the cooking surface should not be less than 200 m3 / h.

High power allows you to quickly and effectively remove grease and odors. In case of emergency - the food burned, the milk ran away - this ability will be very useful. But to force the hood to constantly work in this mode to anything. At maximum speed the device produces a strong noise, which only interferes. Therefore, fans with an average power is enough for the usual cooking or heating of food.

Should also focus on the dimensions of the room. They depend on the amount of air that needs to be updated from 10 to 12 times per hour. To calculate this figure, you need to calculate the volume of the kitchen, subtract the amount of furniture present from it and multiply by 10. The resulting value will correspond to the optimal power level of the hood.

Control type

Manufacturers provide a choice of equipment with three options for control panels.

Exist:

  • touch panels - the device is incredibly comfortable to use. It is easy enough to touch the target area with your finger, and the device will begin the task. The fact that work has begun is signaled by a LED;
  • slider type panels - in order to turn on the hood and adjust the power level, you need to move the slider;
  • panels equipped with buttons - each button is responsible for a particular task.

Additional functions

The functionality of the hood can be extended. Additional features facilitate the management of equipment, make it more comfortable for the user. Of course, the expansion of the “arsenal” of possibilities cannot but affect the final price of the device.

There are several types of additional functions:

  1. Responsible for the convenient use of the device - a remote control, multistage power controls, a touch panel, a display showing the operation mode. All these features make control of the hood simple and enjoyable.
  2. Additional "bonuses" not involved in the removal of air - built-in TV, integrated recipe book, computer, internet access. The built-in timer allows you to not think about the need to turn off the hood yourself after a certain time. Faber Imago even provides the ability to look after children who are in another room using video telephony.
  3. Details for the automation of the device - the presence of sensors that determine the presence of smoke and odors, the programming function - to set a delayed shutdown or automatic shutdown after intensive removal of fumes and odors.
  4. Lighting countertops and plates due to embedded halogen or LED lamps. Access to the backlight control allows you to use it as a decorative component of the interior.
  5. The mode of continuous work for a given program - allows you to constantly maintain a comfortable microclimate in the room.

Conclusion

The variety of models will allow everyone to choose the optimal hood in accordance with their needs and financial capabilities.

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