The most important tips for buying hood
One of the important points in buying a kitchen hood is to pay attention to the technical specifications of the product. This allows us to choose the best hood.
Suction power
One of these effects will be the suction power of the device. The suction power of the kitchen hood is measured in cubic meters per hour. The higher the suction power of the hood, the better it will perform in absorbing odors and smoke. The suction of kitchen hoods has a direct relationship with the power of the engine, so it can be concluded that one of the most important criteria and perhaps the most important criterion of a good kitchen hood is its engine. The engine used in the hood has an effect even on the following characteristics.
Hood sound
One of the other important points in buying a kitchen hood is the sound of your product, which again depends on your hood motor. The sound of the kitchen hood is one of the most important factors that you should pay attention to. Hoods with less noise create more peace in the kitchen. In the process of buying this product, do not look for a silent hood because it is just an advertising promise. Rather, look for low-noise hoods and be sure that you will have a peaceful kitchen.
Filter type
The kitchen hood has odor and fat absorbing filters. In general, there are different types of hood filters, which we will briefly explain each of them. Aluminum filters are the first type of kitchen hood filters that can be washed and you don't need to worry about keeping them clean. Normally, you need to wash your hood filters every 6 months or a year, and for this, it is enough to easily make your hood aluminum filters look like the first day with warm water and detergent.
The second category is carbon filters or charcoal filters. Use these types of filters only when you do not have an outlet for air in your kitchen. Activated carbon is used in these filters, which absorbs fat, smoke and the smell of food. These types of filters cannot be washed and are usually replaced periodically every 6 months or a year. The last category is fiber filters that cannot be washed, but you can use them for a longer time than charcoal filters; This time is usually 1 to 2 years.
Factors Affecting Kitchen Hood Selection
The stove size
An important point that we can pay attention to as a guide for buying a hood, the size of the hood should be proportional to the size of the gas stove; For example, the width of your gas stove is 90 cm; For the hood, it is acceptable from 70 cm to 90 cm, but the most ideal case is that the size of your kitchen hood is the same as the size of your gas. Matching the gas stove and the kitchen hood not only helps to absorb the smoke and smell of food, but also shows your good taste and right choice. Obviously, creating a harmony between the material and the color of the hood and the gas will add a double charm to the overall look of your kitchen.
Kitchen space
One of the other important points in buying a kitchen hood is your available space. Hoods in the market are generally produced and sold from 60 cm to 90 cm in size; For example, 60 cm hoods are more suitable for 2-flame and 3-flame gas. And the more space or a bigger gas stove you have, you can choose a hood with larger dimensions, and if your kitchen space is limited, you should use a kitchen hood with smaller dimensions.
Types of kitchen hood
Hood under the cabinet (wall):
The under-cabinet hood is the first generation kitchen hood in Iran, which is installed under the cabinet and above the gas stove. The under-cabinet hood is definitely a lovely piece of nostalgia for all those born in the 50s and 60s. Today, the new generation of these hoods with the name hidden hood or built-in hood is on the market and is very trendy; We can definitely consider the hidden hood as the illegitimate child of under-cabinet hoods. Be sure that installing an under-cabinet hood creates a traditional and original space in your kitchen decoration.
Fireplace Hood:
After the entry of under-cabinet hoods into the Iranian market, the second generation of kitchen hoods, i.e. fireplace hoods, entered the market with a lot of noise and quickly found their own fans; This type of hood is installed on top of the gas stove at a 90 degree angle and looks like a fireplace, which is why it is called a fireplace hood.
Hidden hood or built -in:
Hidden or built-in hood is the newest and trendiest type of kitchen hood that is installed above the gas stove. This type of hood is hidden from view in your kitchen, and that is why it is called a hidden hood.
Diagenic hood:
The diagonal hood is one of those hoods that has many fans in the Iranian market. Diagonal hoods are installed on the wall above the gas stove at an angle of 45 degrees to the surface of the stove.
