Cooker hoods without ventilation - the best models

Today, home life is equipped with all kinds of appliances for a comfortable life, and the hood is an integral part of it. Kitchen hoods amaze with their variety, and it is often difficult for a simple layman to make a choice. For most buyers, it is important to choose equipment, not only based on the necessary operating parameters, but also on the external attractiveness. These devices are divided into circulation and exhaust. The most effective are hoods with the removal of polluted air outside the house. But often the installation problem arises when it is simply impossible to make an air duct due to various reasons. What then to do? An extractor hood for the kitchen without connecting to ventilation will come to the rescue - we will consider the best models of such equipment in this article. Such hoods filter the air, returning it to the room already clean. They are convenient if the ventilation hole in the kitchen is far from the heating surface or if you do not want to spoil the interior by pulling the ventilation pipe, for example, above the door.

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Types of hoods

There are only two categories of hoods, but their types are much larger. Let's figure it out in order to understand what kind of device is right for your kitchen.

Air vented

Such devices operate by a fan, which draws in air and passes it through the fat compartment, after which dirty air is sent to the duct. Further along the ventilation duct it is taken out of the room to the outside. With the proper operation of the ventilation pipe, the air circulates in the room, which means it is constantly updated.

Important! Be sure to check the efficiency of the engineering system before installing new equipment, and if you have any doubts about its working condition, read the useful instructions, where to go if ventilation does not work in the apartment.

Important! For this category of hoods, constant access to air from the street is required. If the area is unfavorable in terms of ecology, it is worth choosing a different type of hood.

No air vent

For such hoods, an air duct is not needed. At the heart of their work is air recirculation. Special filters drive it out in two stages, eventually obtaining air that has already been purified, without any unpleasant, and sometimes harmful odors. As well as hoods with air exhaust, these have a fat compartment, which collects not only fat, but also soot, as well as other heavy fumes. To operate this type of equipment, you only need an electrical connection and nothing more. Depending on the layout of your kitchen, information about installing sockets on the apron.

In appearance, kitchen hoods without venting to ventilation differ in the shape of the body:

• Horizontal is the most common option. They are presented in the form of a flat device parallel to the stove.
• Vertical - suitable for large rooms. Such hoods are installed vertically relative to the heating surface.

Important! A variety of modern models allows you to choose for yourself a more convenient and stylish option to emphasize the design of your kitchen.

• Mounted - mounted on the wall due to special fasteners.Some models are equipped with retractable panels, which greatly expands the air capture area.
• Island - are attached to the ceiling. The most suitable option for plates that are located away from the walls.
• Recessed - mainly placed in cabinets. Such hoods are hidden, which means they don’t take emphasis in the interior of the kitchen.

Important! As you know, the choice of a particular model largely depends on the arrangement of this room. If you are just at the design stage or if you want to change something in the current design during the installation of the hood, take a note of some practical ideas for arranging furniture in the kitchen.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Now let's find out how good these hoods are, where they are best used:

• To begin with, hoods without exhaust air are an excellent solution for small rooms. They are very simple to install - even a person who does not have much experience in construction work can install.
• Another huge plus will be the noise level. In such hoods it is minimal, therefore they can be called almost silent.

Important! This is very important for apartments in which the kitchen is located next to the bedrooms or for studio apartments, where the division into zones is generally conditional.

• Air quality is also worth considering. Passing through carbon filters, it becomes much cleaner than trapped exhaust from the street with air exhaust.
• Filters change quickly and easily, on their own.
• If in the house gas boiler installed, then hoods of this category will be the best option, because the flow system can cause the formation of reverse draft in the ventilation pipe.

Of course, no device can do without cons. Hoods without air exhaust also have them:

1. One of them is the need to timely change filters that last no longer than 6 months. After the end of the term, the efficiency of the device is significantly reduced.
2. Although these hoods have a low noise level, they still lose compared to flow hoods.

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What to look for when choosing a hood?

When choosing a hood, you should pay attention to several points:

• It is necessary to calculate the required power. The effectiveness of the device will depend on this. Multiply the height of the room by its area, multiply the result by 10 or 12. Once again, the final result will be clear What power should your hood have?.

Important! If the kitchen is combined with another room (as in studio apartments, for example), then their total area is taken into account.

• The dimensions of the purchased hood will be a very significant nuance - the device should not be smaller than your stove.
• The hood must have at least three speeds so that you can adjust the power, depending on the intensity of the fumes.
• LED backlight is a very nice addition to the device. They are preferable when choosing lighting elements.
• Particular attention should be paid to filters. In recirculation hoods there are two of them - external (grease trap) and coal. The outer one is a metal mesh, or an insert of acrylic canvas and is reusable. But there are also disposable models - paper, non-woven, sintepon filters.

Important! From the issue of economy, it is better to give preference to reusable filters for drawing in the kitchen. Without venting, they will quickly become contaminated, and replacing disposable filters will be an unnecessary expense. When choosing filters, it will be better to focus on those that have a corrosion-resistant coating. This will significantly extend their life.

If you decide to purchase such a hood, then you need to consider that they only purify the air, but do not ventilate the room. To clean the kitchen from carbon dioxide, it is often necessary to open the windows and ventilate the room.

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Popular manufacturers

Now a lot of companies produce hoods for the kitchen without air exhaust.But out of the whole variety, several of the most famous brands can be singled out, which deliver really high-quality goods to the market.

The best models of cooker hoods without ventilation are produced by the companies described below. Consider several models of hoods in terms of noise and performance in different price categories for 2017.

Bosch

This German company has long established itself on the good side, and is also known throughout the world as a manufacturer of equipment for home and office:

1. Choosing among the budget models it is worth paying attention to the DHU646U visor hood with mechanical control, air capacity 280 m3 / h and a noise level of 66 dB. It is not inferior to the more expensive Bosch DUL63CC40 with a noise level of 72 dB, it can handle 350 m3 / hour.
2. The average price range is represented by more powerful fireplace hoods. So, Bosch DWW 06W850 will let 760 m3 of air pass through the filters in an hour, noise is 71 dB, the filter can be washed in a dishwasher. This model is manually controlled. With a little extra, you can buy Bosch DWW 063461 in Retro-style, with electronic control. But this model is inferior to DWW 06W850 in performance by almost 1.5 times, but it also makes less noise.
3. For a higher price, the hoods are equipped with electronic controls, a timer and an indicator of the degree of filling of the filters, in addition, they produce less noise, within 68 dB or less. It is worth noting the DWB 067A50, DWB 068J50, DWB 067J50 devices.

Important! Even budget models from “Bosch” are equipped with LED lights and work in 3 modes.

Electrolux

Swedish global brand focused on household appliances:

1. In the lower price category you can buy a silent (61 dB) hood EFT 635 X, with a productivity of 225 m3 / h, two aluminum, cassette grease filters. A halogen lamp is attached to the hood.
2. Among the more expensive hoods, pay attention to the mantelpiece EFC 60462 OX. It differs from the previous model by 2 times higher productivity with the same noise level.
3. In cooker hoods, an extra mode of operation, a charcoal filter, has been added at a price higher than average. Management - mechanical and push-button, for example, as in the model EFF 80550 DK.

Important! Electrolux appliances are made of high-tech stainless steel. In terms of performance, they are slightly inferior to the previous ones, but are considered more durable.

Gorenje

The products of this Slovenian company are among the best European models. Household appliances of this brand are also known all over the world:

1. This manufacturer is distinguished by inexpensive devices. So, at the price of a good toaster or food processor, you can already buy an extractor hood with electronic control, a greasy metal filter, with a noise level of 54 dB during operation and with a capacity of 325 m3 / hour. Fireplace designs are more expensive, but remain affordable for low-income buyers. In addition to increased productivity, hoods are equipped with LED lamps and a check valve.
2. In the middle price category there are also excellent appliances. So, the electronically controlled fireplace DT 6 SY2B in the Hi-tech style is characterized by a low noise level - 39 dB, and high performance - 700 m3 / h. The carbon filter is purchased separately. For fans of Retro-style there is a more powerful DK 63 CLB, moreover, it is cheaper. Both models are presented in dark and light colors.
3. The most expensive devices of this company are equipped with LED lamps and an additional carbon filter. The retro-style WHT 68A INI and WHT 68A INB fireplace hoods are additionally equipped with a sensor that responds to the level of fumes and turns the motor on and off. Or opt for the DVG 6565 KRB with an alarm signaling the level of filter pollution. An interesting model WHI 651 S1XGW with touch control, low power consumption and a special air purification system.

Important! The best models of kitchen hoods without connecting to ventilation from Gorenje are in no way inferior, and even surpass the more famous and advertised brands.

In addition to the above, there are other companies that produce quality products, such as:

• Kaiser;
• Hansa;
• ARDO;
• Samsung
• Zanussi.

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How to connect?

In order for your hood to work well, you need to install it correctly. To do this, you need to focus on the height at which the device will be installed. Usually this value is indicated in the instructions, but you can very well use special standards:

• The distance from the gas stove to the hood should be 75-85 cm.
• If the stove is electric, then the device is installed lower - approximately 65-75 cm from the stove. A more accurate distance is determined depending on the power of the hood.

Important! We must not forget about the growth of the one who will cook - the equipment should not interfere with the cooking process, but at the same time, it should be easily reached (for example, to switch the power mode or turn on / off the backlight).

• Sockets for such hoods are installed at a height of about 2-2.5 meters, while they should be 10-30 cm above the cabinets.

When all parameters are taken into account, you can start the installation.

Important! Recirculation hoods are mounted on a special frame, which, in turn, is bolted to the wall. In general, their installation can be performed at any height and in any part of the room - this is a matter of taste.

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Care

Kitchen hoods without connection to ventilation are simple not only to install, but also to care. Like any other equipment, they must be kept clean and filters must be changed in time for the device to work properly.

Important! Filters need to be replaced when the signs applied to them are not visible under a layer of grease. Otherwise, the efficiency of the hood decreases markedly.

Let's take a closer look at the filter replacement process. It is not difficult even for a simple layman - five minutes, and your hood is again ready for further use:

1. First you need to turn off the equipment, disconnect it from the network.
2. The used filter is removed and either cleaned or a new one is put in its place - this is no more difficult than replacing the filter in a vacuum cleaner.

Wipe these hoods recommended with soft sponges that do not damage the shiny metal or glass surface. It is better to choose cleaning agents that are mild - without acids or bleaching components.

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Having learned more about cooker hoods without a ventilation connection, the best models of which are described in this article, you can choose a suitable appliance that will last for more than one year, save your money and do its job perfectly - to clean the air from the stove.