Installation of a kitchen hood: video instructions for installing an air duct with your own hands, price, photo

Today it is difficult to imagine a kitchen without a cooker hood, because this device performs many useful functions. In addition, most manufacturers conduct a fairly reasonable pricing policy, which allows the bulk of the population to purchase this device. In this regard, many people are wondering how to install a kitchen hood with their own hands.

The need for this device is primarily due to the fact that during the cooking process a large amount of unpleasant odors are emitted into the room. The use of the hood can significantly improve the indoor microclimate. As a result, it becomes possible to even make an arch in the kitchen.

This device provides a comfortable indoor climate

What you need to know about hoods

Before installing the hood in the kitchen, you need to decide on its type (see. also kitchen hoods - types) and purchase various mounting elements. In order to do this correctly, you need to have complete information.

Varieties

Depending on the design, modern hoods are divided into the following types:

1. Wall hoods are dome-shaped devices, to the openings of which exhaust pipes are connected.
   Perhaps their main advantage is their low price, thanks to which they are the undisputed sales leaders in the modern market. However, their not the most attractive appearance sometimes repels people from buying.

Wall-mounted hoods are the hardest to install

Such devices are mounted directly to the wall, and ventilation ducts connect the outlet openings to the ventilation shaft. Their only serious drawback is significant noise during operation.

1. Island hoods often used for placement right in the middle of the room. This is due to the fact that their device allows you to mount them almost anywhere. In terms of price and quality, they are something like the golden mean.
2. Built-in hoods have the most aesthetic appearance, as they look like an element built-in kitchen furniture.
   The hood is installed in the kitchen directly in the wall cabinets.
   This technique bestows the most attractive appearance.

Interesting: due to the absence of a case, the cost of built-in hoods is 20-30% lower than wall-mounted ones.

1. Table hoods are a modular design that is installed simultaneously with the hob.
   Their main advantage is the highest quality of air purification. This is ensured by the fact that they can be installed in the immediate vicinity of pollution sources.

Such devices grant their owners crystal clear air.

Technical features

In order for the installation of a kitchen hood to take place with maximum efficiency, you need to know the main technical characteristics of these devices:

1. Performance. This indicator affects the volume of the air mixture that passes through the device per unit of time.
   This criterion is the most important, as it directly indicates the extraction power.
   If we are talking about standard operating conditions (in a regular kitchen), then an indicator of 250-300 m3 / h will be quite enough. If it is intended to be used in industrial premises, then this figure should be doubled.

Advice: when purchasing a recirculating hood, increase the minimum power value by 40-50%. This is due to the fact that such devices are subject to additional filtering stress.

1. Terms of Use. As the instructions say, you cannot use plastic devices at elevated temperatures.
   In this regard, the conclusion suggests itself that it is best to purchase a hood made of metal (stainless steel, aluminum).
2. Cooker hood functionality.
   Not everyone knows that these devices are capable not only of circulating air, but also performing some additional functions:

Looking at this photo, you understand that these devices are really capable of a lot.

• Lighting system that is directed to the cooking area. In most cases, it has several modes.
• System of interval on / off of the device, depending on the level of air pollution.
• Infinitely variable speed control system, which guarantees a long service life of the device.

1. Exhaust type (recirculating systems or extractor hoods). In particular, if the room allows the installation of an air duct for a kitchen hood, then it is better to choose this method. This is due to the fact that it circulates fresh air, and does not drive polluted air.

Installing a kitchen hood

Now it's time to figure out how hoods are installed in the kitchen. In most cases, these devices are the same dimensions as the hob. This is due to the fact that for the most optimal cleaning, the hood must cover the entire area of ​​the stove.

So, installation is best done in the following sequence:

1. The first step is to choose a place for installation. Of course, it is located directly above the stove, while it is very important to pay special attention to the height of the hood.
   It should have an optimal value, that is, ensure the most effective cleaning and at the same time prevent the elements from melting.

By placing the hood above the hob, you can achieve the most effective air purification

1. Having decided on the place, you need to attach the hood to the specified points and apply markings for future mounting holes.
   After that, according to the applied markings, holes are drilled into which the dowels are hammered. Next, fixation is carried out using screws.
2. Then the installation of the air vent is carried out (if the appropriate type of hood has been selected). In this case, a connection must be made to the ventilation hole (allowing air to be discharged outside) and the exhaust outlet. If this point is not clear, you can watch the tutorial video at the end of this article.
3. It should be noted that air ducts with a cross section of at least 0.1 m2 can be used.
4. Next, you need to fix the boxes with brackets (or special brackets).
5. Then you need to carefully seal all the cracks to prevent air emissions and dust from getting back. Remember to locate an electrical outlet close to the hood. However, you can use an extension cord.

The hood should correctly fit into the interior, for this, try to match it with furniture and other appliances

Conclusion

Based on the information presented above, it can be stated that installing the hood is not at all difficult. The main thing is to have complete information about the purchased device (type, power, etc.) and make every effort. However, today many home appliance stores offer their customers free installation.