When arranging the kitchen space, any hostess tries to surround herself with modern appliances. This, above all, is necessary in order to make the cooking process as comfortable and convenient as possible. It's no secret that a woman spends a lot of time behind the stove. It fries, boils, stews, and this, in turn, leads to the formation of unpleasant odors, soot. In order to get rid of this, you need to install a hood over the hob. Modern manufacturers produce a variety of models that differ in power, size, mounting method, design. Island hoods for the kitchen are the most common for large rooms. They are attached directly to the ceiling and connected to the air duct. Due to their diverse design and versatility, modern hoods will become an ideal interior decoration and at the same time will cope with the main task of air filtration as efficiently as possible.
Types of island hoods
There are models that operate in exhaust air mode andrecycling. It is these systems that act as the main difference.
Island recirculation hood can be mobile or stationary. The first are advanced models. They are equipped with special sensors that themselves recognize the degree of air pollution. It is this system that regulates the height of the device above the hob.
Standard hoods, unlike the first type, are somewhat simpler. They have a power switch control, backlight and other functions.
Island kitchen hood can be double-sided. Such a model is two identical devices combined together. It is powerful enough to be installed in large rooms.
It is also worth noting that manufacturers have specially developed built-in models for suspended ceiling structures. They are installed in such a way that only the fence panel is visible.
Characteristic features of island models
- Flow principle of operation. The installed filtration systems make it possible to completely purify the absorbed air. Thanks to this, island hoods for the kitchen work in recirculation mode.
- Mounting method. Unlike other types, these models are installed directly on the ceiling.
- Device mobility. During the preparation of large volumes of food, it becomes necessary to strengthen the work of the hood. Dynamic models easily change the height level, which can significantly increase efficiencyair purification. At the end of the work, the hood rises, freeing up space above the hob.
- Design type. The most common is a vertical island hood, but there are also built-in models that are mounted in suspended ceiling structures.
- Design. A variety of designs of hoods allows you to harmoniously fit this item into a room with any stylistic direction. Current and designer models stand out the most.
Instrument Specifications
Starting directly to the choice of the hood, it is necessary to take into account both the technical characteristics and the design of the design. It is in order for the selected option to become the most optimal for the kitchen that the performance of the device, dimensions, power, and noise level are checked. The design must fully comply with the general style chosen for the room. For example, an island hood can be selected in such styles as classicism, minimalism, hi-tech. However, there are also models that imitate lamps or other objects.
Advantages and disadvantages of island hoods
Let's consider the advantages of such models:
- Versatility. Mounting is possible in any part of the kitchen.
- Large range of models: round island hood, square, rectangular, pipe-shaped and many other options.
- Decor. Hoods can have inserts made of ceramics, colored, as well as plain glass. It is this design that gives the device originality.
- High power appliances. Hoods are designed to purify the air in spacious and large kitchens.
- Additional features. Models are equipped with height and power regulators, have electronic control and a variety of lighting options.
Flaws:
- High cost. Basically, island models belong to elite household appliances. The price of the simplest models starts from 50 thousand rubles.
- Noise level. Due to the fact that such a device is designed for cleaning rooms from 20 m2, a fairly powerful motor is installed on it, which inevitably makes a very loud noise during operation.
Selection Tips
- It is very important to determine the type of operation of the device before buying. The outlet island hood is connected to the ventilation duct, and the recirculation hood purifies the air using special carbon filters.
- Optimal power is selected by calculating the correspondence between the dimensions of the room and the performance of the device, for example 20 m2 – 800 m3.
- Selection of the optimal noise level. The instructions for the hood contain information about this indicator: 40 dB is considered the norm, 60 dB can create discomfort, 80 dB is quite loud.
- The choice of instrument control directly depends on its location. If the hood is installed too high, then preference is given to remote,at arm's length - touch.
- The quality of the hood is mainly evidenced by the trade mark. Manufacturers of popular brands protect their reputation, so they fully comply with established standards in the manufacture. It is also necessary to pay attention to the availability of service centers and the warranty period - the longer it is, the better the device.
An island hood, like other household appliances, is quite difficult to choose. However, given all the above indicators, this expensive device will delight the owners for many years.
