The cooker hood is an integral part of any modern kitchen. It not only prevents smoke and fumes from spreading throughout the house, but also protects kitchen furniture from warping and cracking. After all, this is exactly what the regular exposure to hot steam on the surface of cabinets and cabinets leads to.
We are looking for a free outlet
The hood is a mains powered electrical appliance. And, therefore, when determining the place of its installation in the kitchen, be guided first of all by whether there is a free outlet there. If all the existing sockets are already occupied, it makes sense to make another one, especially for the hood.
How to install the hood correctly: we study the operating modes
To install the hood correctly, you should take into account the peculiarities of its operation. Any device of this type operates in two modes - recirculation and outlet. The drainage mode involves the removal of condensate and vapors to the outside through a special drain pipe. It is made of flexible plastic and is built into the kitchen wall. The recirculation mode of the hood resembles the principle of operation of an ordinary air conditioner. In this mode, the hood draws in air, passes it through the purifying carbon filter and releases it back. The filter must be changed at least once every three to four months.
How to install the hood yourself and without problems
To install the hood yourself, you need to know the type of hood. All kitchen hoods are divided into three large groups: suspended, built-in and island. Suspended ones are considered the most difficult to install. To install them, it is necessary to scrape the walls and lay drainage pipes in them to remove fumes. Built-in hoods are so named because they are built into kitchen cabinets and cabinets. However, they also require the laying of drainage lines in the wall. Island hoods are considered one of the most popular among buyers. As a rule, they are located in the central part of the kitchen. Island hoods perfectly ventilate the room and effectively cope with even the strongest odors. To mount them on the ceiling, it is necessary to attach special brackets and lay a special box for drainage communications.
A very important point when installing any hood is to determine the distance to the hob. If we are talking about an electric stove, then the distance from the burners to the surface of the hoods must be at least 700 millimeters. If the hood must be installed above a gas stove, then the safe distance for its operation is 800 millimeters.
