Fume hoods in general are needed in all kitchens where cooking is done on a regular basis. Everyone, no matter how good a cook, makes a mistake now and then and burns or scorches a dish. The consequence is an unpleasant smell that tends to waft through your entire apartment or family home, which is why you open the window wide, sometimes accompanied by desperate waving of a dish towel to make the smell disappear as soon as possible. But what if you live in a small flat where there is no window in the kitchen, or even if the kitchen is connected to the living room? In this case, a cooker hood is a must.
How to choose a cooker hood?
Choosing the right cooker hood for your kitchen can be challenging, but it's important to choose one that suits your needs and that you're happy with. Consider the following factors to make your choice easier:
Power: Choose a cooker hood with enough power to extract all the steam, smoke and odours from your kitchen. It is recommended to choose a hood with a capacity of at least 10 times the volume of the room in which it is installed.
Type: there are three basic types of cooker hoods - underfloor, extractor and wall-mounted. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages. Choose the type that best suits your kitchen and its layout.
Design: the hood should be aesthetically pleasing and fit in with the design of your kitchen. There are many different hood styles and designs, from modern and minimalist to traditional and rustic.
Noise: The cooker hood should not be too noisy so that it is not distracting when cooking. Choose a cooker hood that is as quiet as possible so that it doesn't make unnecessary noise.
Filter: Consider the type of filter used in the cooker hood. There are two basic types of filters - grease filters and carbon filters. Grease filters prevent grease from clogging the fan, while carbon filters remove odours from the kitchen.
Maintenance: consider how easy it will be to keep your cooker hood clean. Choose a cooker hood that will be easy to clean and keep in good condition.
With these factors in mind, and your specific requirements for a cooker hood, you should be able to choose one that will best suit your needs. If you need help with your choice, please contact us. We'll explain everything and recommend the best solution. You will also find a complete range of hoods and hood wiring here.
