Rating of the best range hoods for the kitchen
Food preparation is always accompanied by an abundance of smells. And although they are often very "tasty", no one wants the diffused aromas to be absorbed into the kitchen furniture or walls. To this you can also add vapors, which contain fats and other components that negatively affect the surrounding objects. But to solve such a problem today, it is enough to buy a good range hood.
When choosing a hood for the kitchen, you need to pay attention to 7 main criteria:
- Type and size.
- Body material.
- Power.
- Mode of operation: cleansing method.
- Filter system.
- Control type.
- Additional functions.
Suspended hood rating
De'Longhi KD-PA60 IX
De'Longhi KD-PA60 IX is a suspended structure in the form of a visor. Powered by two motors. Gives good performance - 650 m3/hour. Operated mechanically using buttons. An anti-return valve is provided in the design. Designed to work in two modes: outlet and circulation.
Kronasteel Jessica Slim PB 600
Kronasteel Jessica Slim PB 600 is a budget, nice model for a small kitchen. The performance of the device is average, in the maximum mode - 350 m3/hour. Works in two modes: circulation and drainage. Moreover, you do not have to buy a carbon filter for recirculation, it is already built into the device. To switch from one mode to another, you need to use the buttons on the panel. Management - mechanical, push-button. Additional functions include an anti-return valve.
Hansa OSC 511 WH
Laconic design, average performance, simple operation and affordable price are the main characteristics of the Hansa OSC 511 WH. Outwardly, it resembles a white metal visor. Operated mechanically. Using the sliders, you can switch 3 speeds, as well as turn on and off the lighting. Productivity - 335 m3/hour.
MAUNFELD MPA 50
The MAUNFELD MPA 50 is similar in appearance to the previous model. But it has a higher productivity - 420 m3/hour. It is also controlled mechanically - by sliders, it also does not have a second, carbon filter in the configuration, it works for drainage and circulation. An added bonus is the anti-return valve.
Built-in hoods rating
MAUNFELD Crosby Power
The MAUNFELD Crosby Power is a very powerful model that can clean large rooms. Its productivity is 1050 m3/ h Controlled by buttons on the front panel. The device is built into a cabinet, the width of the build-in is 60 cm. The body is made of metal. There is an aluminum grease filter inside. If you wish, you can buy coal for it. Acts on the principle of drainage and circulation. Designed for indoor use 40 m2... Illuminates the surface with LED lamps. Works at three speeds.
ELIKOR Integra 60
Two-speed extractor hood for installation in a cabinet above a stove. Depending on the installation method, it operates in the air extraction or recirculation mode, passing through itself 400 m³ of air per hour. Operating modes are set by mechanical buttons and switches, and on / off is performed by pulling out the panel.
Kronasteel Kamilla 1M 450 inox
A simple and easy-to-use Turkish cooker hood has many distinctive features. Among them: the optimal power reserve, the absence of rarely used functions, stylish design, the ability to automatically turn off when the bar is moved, the minimum noise level.
Along with the advantages, like most products for eliminating unpleasant odors, there are also disadvantages. They are considered to be a small number of operating modes (there are only three of them), as well as rapid contamination of the front surface (usually with fingerprints), which is why it is required to wash it more often.
Weissgauff TEL 06 1M IX
Weissgauff TEL 06 1M IX is German quality at an affordable price. The design of the device is retractable, built into a wall cabinet. The body is metal. The engine is single-engine, so it doesn't make much noise. Can work at 2 speeds. Performance at maximum speed - 450 m3 air.The aluminum cassette removes grease. If necessary, the device can be supplemented with a charcoal filter.