How to choose a hood for the kitchen without venting

It is difficult to imagine a modern kitchen without a convenient and practical ventilation system. You can choose the hood in a variety of options, with any design, as well as without venting into the ventilation.

When choosing a cooker hood, you need to consider many factors

How kitchen hoods work without venting

The effectiveness of the hood for the kitchen without venting into the ventilation is ensured by the principle of its operation. Most often, hoods are divided into two types - circulation and exhaust.

All kitchen hoods are divided into two categories - without air exhaust (on the diagram on the left) and with air exhaust from the room (diagram on the right)

In any case, this device will get rid of polluted air, reduce the spread of odors inside the premises. However, it is not always possible to mount a device with the ability to remove air into the ventilation. In this case, a design with a system of built-in filters is just right. It will ensure the return of air to the house in an already cleaned state.

Recirculation hood may be the best solution for air purification in the kitchen

All that is required to ensure air purification is to connect the hood to the mains. The device operates on the principles of air recirculation. The engine turns on, it starts a fan that drives internal air flows through the double filtration system.

The first level of cleaning allows you to collect the largest particles of fat and soot, heavy fumes, the most massive pollution molecules. This task is achieved by a grease trap in the form of a metal mesh made of an alloy or synthetic fibers.

The metal mesh filter is located on the bottom surface of the hood

The second filter uses coal. The carbon layer secondarily cleans the air from more subtle odors and microscopic particles that have penetrated the grease trap.

The carbon filter is hidden inside the hood

The convenience of circulation devices is independent of the presence or absence of fresh air ventilation. You can arrange ventilation and exhaustion of waste in the atmosphere in any room. It is only important to ensure that the power supply is earthed to prevent a short circuit.

Types of filtration hoods

There are several types of hoods for installation in the kitchen with a carbon filter without exhaust into the system ventilation. They differ in design and method of attachment, the degree of inclination of the working plane.

• Flat type of appliances. Horizontal hoods are the most common. They are mounted parallel to the hob.
  

  Typically, this model is simply mounted on the bottom surface of the hanging cabinet

• The built-in type of appliances is inserted inside the cabinet. They can be conveniently hidden from prying eyes, which solves the problem of aesthetics.
  

  A model with a sliding panel is often chosen for small kitchens

• Hanging type of appliances. Hinged hoods are fixed on the wall, often have pull-out panels - this helps to significantly expand the coverage area. They can be island type, it is convenient if the plate is located far from the wall.
  

  Among the pendants there are quite powerful and effective specimens.

• The inclined type of appliances is used more often in large kitchens with heavy pollution.Their filters are located in a vertical position towards the plate, which affects the absorption of dirty secretions.
  

  Inclined hood fits perfectly into the interior of a modern kitchen

The advantages of a kitchen hood without venting

A cooker hood without venting has the following advantages:

1. You can perform installation not only in kitchens, but also in any premises. It can be production shops, workshops, canteens, restaurants. The absence of ventilation ducts is not an obstacle, the device will fulfill its function and provide an influx of fresh air.
2. No ventilation and opening of windows, doors is required. In bad weather or in conditions of an unfavorable area (industrial zones, coast, highway, noisy avenue) it is not always advisable to open a window or window. With sealed double-glazed windows, it is important to ensure the flow of fresh air into the house, but without depriving yourself of sound insulation. With the hood, you can avoid a sharp temperature drop in winter or in the off-season.
3. The device fits perfectly into any interior. You can integrate the appliance into the kitchen or choose the appropriate design.
   

   Among the wide range you can find a hood for any interior

4. The hood does not take up much space, it will not clutter up a place in the kitchen, it can be fixed at a height or adapted to the situation.
5. Installation does not require special knowledge, a beginner will cope with the installation task on his own and with a minimum number of tools.
   

   Ease of installation is an important advantage that allows you to do without the help of specialists

6. Minimum maintenance is required. Only a systematic update of the filters is required, which is simple and quick.

Disadvantages of a kitchen hood without venting

Of course, any electric kitchen hoods without a built-in duct have a number of disadvantages:

1. Timely replacement of filter components is required, which entails expenses. Most often, the filter is changed 2-3 times a year. If this is not done, the efficiency of the device drops, the efficiency is already far from the original.
   

   Recirculation hoods rise in price during operation

2. A hood without a built-in exhaust is not as strong and efficient as a flow hood.
3. The noise level is quite high.

Exhaust without exhaust air is more effective for an electric stove. Recycling removes unpleasant odors from cooked food well, but it does poorly with gas combustion products

How to choose the right hood for the kitchen without venting into the ventilation for the kitchen design

Choose kitchen hoods without a connected duct according to different criteria. A harmonious design and small, compact appliances are important to many buyers.

The buttons below are not the most practical option. Much more convenient are models with a side control panel.

From a technical point of view, it is recommended to pay attention to such parameters:

• Dimensions The appliance must not be smaller than the stove. Optimally, if the contour extends beyond the boundaries of the stove (hob).
  

  The larger the hood surface, the cleaner the air in the kitchen

• Performance. It is worth buying a device with high rates, then it will cope with large volumes of air in 1 working hour. According to the standards, during this period of time the air composition should be updated at least 12 times. You can calculate the level of performance by calculations. The area of ​​the room is multiplied by the height of the ceiling, the final number will be the minimum required power. It is better to choose a device with a performance higher than 30%. And if another room is attached to the kitchen, it is worth summarizing both areas.
  

  To help - the minimum values ​​of hood performance for kitchens of typical dimensions

• The ability to adjust the speed. The panel must include at least 3 regulators to set different evaporation rates.
  

  Three speeds - the best option for a household level hood

• The presence of backlight.Hob lighting makes cooking easy. The most effective LEDs.
  

  The power of the backlight should provide good illumination of the working area

• Filtration system. The design typically includes an external grease trap and carbon filters. The grease trap mesh is made of metal or acrylic fibers - these are reusable filters. There are disposable sintepon, paper or non-woven. More economical reusable options.
  

  Pay attention to the type of filter element for your hood

• Other functions. The presence of an electronic display, indicators of the status of the device will help to remove dirty air in a timely manner, to fix the level of contamination of filters, to clarify performance. Sensors responsible for automatically shutting off the hood in the absence of owners are also useful. The machine itself can turn on at the set time and maintain freshness on the timer.
  

  If additional functions are not needed, you can significantly save on the purchase. Various “bells and whistles” raise the cost of the hood several times

To care for the hood, it is worth considering several points. In addition to regular filter replacement, it is worth paying attention to the following recommendations:

1. Avoid corrosive chemicals and abrasive powders. Chloride compounds are especially harmful - they cannot be used to wash the case or filters.
2. To clean, be sure to disconnect the device from the network. And if you have a long absence, you should connect a voltage regulator.
3. When removing the filter, it is important to be careful not to damage fragile parts inside the hood.
   

   The convenience of extracting filter elements is best checked in the store before purchase

4. When buying filters, you should pay attention to the authenticity of coal components. Otherwise, the air will be cleaned much worse after replacing the filter.
   

   Also, even before purchasing a hood, it is worthwhile to clarify the cost of filters and manufacturer's recommendations for replacing them

5. If there are glass planes in the configuration, they can be cleaned with glass detergents or diluted vinegar.

Clean the hood more often - removing light deposits is much easier than messing with a thick layer of soot and grease

Attention! Respect and care will extend the life of the device.

The competent choice of equipment for the kitchen room will provide maximum comfort in the use of space. You can select a device in the catalogs of online stores, filtering several parameters at the same time.

Mechanical control buttons tend to clog with time, and cleaning them requires a lot of effort

The touch panel is much more practical in terms of cleaning, you just need to wipe the surface more often with a soft cloth

For many buyers, the price of the device is of great importance. It is worth paying attention to discounts and promotional offers on the sites of the online store, which are held regularly and on favorable terms. Delivery is quick, you can also order installation at home.

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