Island hoods - practicality and design in one

Hoods are a very important element of kitchen furniture. Thanks to them, it is possible to eliminate from the room intense odors emitted during cooking, as well as prevent the deposition of water vapor on furniture, which can suffer from excess moisture. Importantly, the island hood can be installed anywhere in the kitchen, which is a very convenient solution for interior design.

Why buy an island hood?

One of the tasks of an island hood is to absorb excess moisture, which is released in the form of water vapor during cooking. This can seriously damage the furniture. In addition, hoods help fight odors that occur during cooking, such as frying. Thanks to this device, odors will be absorbed and will not spread throughout the apartment.

In addition, currently available hoods on the market can be a decorative element. If the household wants the kitchen to look stylish and modern, you should choose a modern island hood in a color scheme that matches the interior. An interesting offer of these devices can be found in the AvtoTachka store. For example, in a room decorated in steel gray tones, it is worth buying a device in similar shades. In turn, in a kitchen with white bright colors it will be perfect. white island hood.

A room with gold or silver elements also requires the purchase of a suitable device. Would look great in a modern kitchen. black island hoodwhich will add style to the interior.

In addition to choosing the right device color, other characteristics are also important. As for the shape of the device, it will look phenomenal in an Art Nouveau room. island tubular hood. The lighting used is also of great importance. By using the right lighting, you will be able to see the heating plate clearly. Island hoods with built-in LED lighting are a great choice, making them more energy efficient and therefore environmentally friendly.

Considering the useful functions of the equipment, it is worth choosing a device with the possibility of air ionization. Thanks to this, the amount of unpleasant odors will decrease by more than 95%. Moreover, the correct ionic balance in the kitchen will be restored. There are also fully automatic hoods on the market. They help users in their daily life, for example, they turn on by themselves as soon as they "feel" the water vapor in the air. They also often have a special indicator informing about the status of dirty filters. You can also buy models with a built-in timer, whose task is to program the operating time of the device up to 99 minutes and hours.

Kitchen hood or range hood?

Both devices are fundamentally different from each other. First, each island ceiling hood it can act as an absorber if it is connected by a pipe to the ventilation duct (this depends on the possibilities of the chimney) or outside. Kitchen island hood in turn, it is not connected to the chimney. It has replaceable carbon filters containing activated carbon. Thanks to this substance, odors released during cooking are reduced. So the work of extractors and absorbers is very similar. So, what to look for when choosing the right device? You should definitely consider how much space you can allocate for equipment. It must be remembered that the hoods take up more space. Another issue to consider is the size of the ventilation duct - with very narrow it is better to choose island canister. When choosing a device, it is worth analyzing its parameters, such as: size, performance, volume and built-in additional functions, for example, an odor sensor, a filter cleaning sensor or a temporary shutdown. You should also check the type of filters used in the absorber and lighting.

What you need to know before buying the right hood?

There are hoods on the market that have the function of extracting and recirculating air. Devices of the first type are the most effective solution. The exhaust hoods will also be more durable. The second type of equipment is noisy and its maintenance and maintenance costs are high. Recirculating air hoods filter the air through a metal filter (the purpose of a metal filter is to trap grease, it must be washed regularly, for example in a dishwasher) and a carbon filter, which, however, retains some of the grease in the kitchen and must be replaced frequently. Moreover, such devices may not work well to remove moisture from the room.

Before buying, you should also pay attention to the efficiency of the hood, its hood power. Usually the maximum capacity is about 650 m3/h, although models with a capacity of 780 m30/h are also available. Another important issue is the noise level emitted by the device. The quietest models put out 55 decibels at minimum power and 60 at maximum power, with human speech at 65-XNUMX decibels.

What else should I look for before buying a range hood? Be sure to check the width of the device. The hood must be at least 1,5 times wider than the heating surface, such as a gas stove or induction cooker. At the same time, in order to avoid discomfort during cooking, the device should be mounted high enough. A good solution is to buy an easy-to-clean hood with easily accessible filters.

All kitchens are different and not all have an island range hood. In our offer you will also find chimney, telescopic, cabinet and ceiling hoods. 

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