The kitchen air cleaner removes the exhaust air to the street or purifies it in recirculation mode. The hood and air duct can be installed with your own hands.
Everyone knows that unpleasant odors appear in the kitchen during cooking. In addition, if you have to cook on a gas stove, exhaust carbon monoxide is collected in the room. As a rule, this leads to the fact that housewives have to fry and bake at open window, which is far from always convenient, especially in cold weather. winter time. Kitchen air purifiers, whose popularity is only increasing every year, will help to correct the situation. Most often, a kitchen air cleaner is understood as a conventional hood that removes exhaust air to the outside or purifies it in recirculation mode. You can install it yourself, the main thing is to choose the right model.
Hood types
There are three main types of hoods: flat, built-in and chimney. Each of these types has characteristics and suitable for various environments.
- Flat - the most budgetary and common option. As the name suggests, they are different small height, which, depending on the shape of the device, can reach 7-15 cm. They come with a set of fasteners, installation instructions and an adapter to which the corrugated duct is attached. The power of such air cleaners for the kitchen is usually small, as a rule it does not exceed 200-300 m³ / h. This is enough for an area of 8-10 squares. A feature of such models is an open air duct in the air exhaust mode.
- Embedded. Such models are almost completely built into the headset cabinet, only the retractable front panel is visible. They are larger and usually more powerful. mostly hidden inside the closet.
- Dome. These include a fairly large group of air cleaners. Unlike those built into them, not only power indicators and dimensions are important, but also appearance. The dome hood is completely open and occupies a fairly significant part of the wall. As a rule, it is completed with 1-2 decorative boxes capable of hiding air ducts. Air purifiers of this type are characterized by a wide base, gradually tapering towards the top, in the form of a dome (hence the name). They can be made of stainless steel or painted metal, combined with glass or wooden inserts. The power of such devices can reach 1000 m³ / h.
How to determine the required capacity of the air cleaner?
It is determined by the formula: “Volume of the room * 10 = Productivity”, where 10 is the air exchange rate, i.e. a figure indicating how many times per hour the air in the room is completely updated. Let's say the kitchen area is 9 m². Standard ceilings - 2.5 m. Then the minimum required air cleaner power: 9 * 2.5 * 10 = 225 m³ / h.
If a corrugated hose is attached to the hood, through which air will be removed, then at each turn of the hose, the power will drop by about 10% - this should also be taken into account.
Of course, there are more complex calculations, taking into account the need to pump air through the ducts or the volume of furniture in the room, but a simple layman does not need to delve into them. The above formula is enough to estimate the required performance before buying.
Dimensions
There are four standards for the length of the hoods: 50, 60, 90 and 120 cm. In Russia, air cleaners of 50 and 60 cm are popular. 90 and 120 are extremely rare. The model is selected in such a way that its length corresponds to the width of the slab. If the stove is 50, then the kitchen air cleaner should be 50. Air cleaners of 90 and 120 cm are most often selected for large ones, brought out as a separate island, or for production. Such units are quite bulky and do-it-yourself without outside help they are difficult to install.
Principle of operation
Some kitchen air purifiers can only work in exhaust mode, some only in circulation mode, but most models combine both principles.
If the air cleaner is operated in extract mode, then all the exhaust air is completely removed from the room through the air ducts. If the model is configured for recirculation, then the air is taken in, passes through the filter system, and then returns to the room again.
As usual, each of these cleaning methods has its pros and cons. The advantage of the outlet is that the air is completely removed - this is much more efficient cleaning through filters. On the other hand, this principle of operation requires more serious installation, not to mention the fact that corrugated hoses do not look very aesthetically pleasing and take up a lot of space.
Models operating in recirculation mode take much less space, since they do not require any additional connections. They are very easy to mount - just drive in two self-tapping screws, hang the hood on it and plug the cord into the outlet. But the effectiveness of such cleaners is much lower, in addition, the owners will have to periodically spend money on replacing filters.
Filters for such hoods are of 2 types: universal and branded. Universal is a fibrous sheet impregnated with carbon, which absorbs unpleasant odors. Such a filter is placed on a grease filter and pressed with fasteners. The branded one is usually screwed directly onto the motor. Its carbon layer is much thicker, so it will clean the air better, but the cost of such a filter is higher. Depending on the model, the filters need to be changed every 3-6 months.
How to switch the hood from exhaust mode to recirculation mode?
Almost all air purifiers on the market can operate in two modes. In extraction mode, the air exits through the outlet at the top or rear of the hood and then through the ducts into the ventilation. To switch the device to recirculation mode, it is necessary to close the outlet with the plug that comes with the kit, and move the lever to change the direction of air movement. A kitchen air cleaner configured in this way can be fixed directly to the bottom wall cabinet. However, it should be mentioned that flat models are usually switched in this way. Built-in, which in any case come with ducts and air ducts, does not make sense to reconfigure.
Mounting
You can easily install the hood with your own hands. The device usually comes with installation instructions and a sheet with markings for fasteners. The easiest way is to attach a model operating in recirculation mode, with an air cleaner in exhaust mode, you will have to tinker a little longer.
Installation takes place in several stages:
- mark the wall and install dowels or screws;
- hang the hood;
- then the air ducts are fixed: an adapter is installed, one end of the corrugated hose is attached to it, tightened with a clamp;
- to vent attach a grate with an adapter, put the second end of the corrugated hose on this adapter and also tighten it with a clamp of the appropriate diameter. The hood is ready for use.
This is far from the only option for installing the hood. Much depends on the specific model, on the location: near the wall or in the center.
Any cooking in the kitchen is accompanied by copious excretion a wide variety of smells, some of which are pleasant, and some are not very. It is good when a powerful hood is installed in the kitchen, which is able to remove all odors from the room in a timely manner. But what if you follow the latest fashion trends and you have a studio apartment where moisture, odors, grease and other contaminants spread at such a speed that no hood can cope? There is a way out, and this is the installation of an air cleaner in the kitchen.
The principle of operation of the device
A kitchen air purifier is a device that works on the principle of recirculation. The fan of the device sucks in polluted air masses and drives them through the filtration system, after which it is fed back into the room. There are models on sale that are placed above the stove and, after cleaning, they remove air into the ventilation system, like a regular kitchen umbrella. The filter elements of a quality air purifier make it possible to cope with such contaminants as:
- Gas combustion products.
- Soot.
- mechanical inclusions.
Important! In addition, the cleaner does an excellent job of removing various odors, pet hair and dust.
Instrument classification
Choosing an air cleaner for the kitchen above the stove should be guided by several parameters.
According to the principle of operation, this technique is divided into:
- Purifiers with an exhaust type of operation - devices collect air impurities and send them outside the room through the ventilation shaft.
- Recirculation devices - treatment of polluted air is provided inside the devices. In this case, impurities remain on the filters, and the purified air is returned to the room.
- Mixed action air purifiers - equipped with two filtration mechanisms.
According to the type of installation, devices are divided into:
- Dome - which are fixed above the slab and act through retraction air masses into the exhaust channels.
- Suspended - also mounted above hob They work on the principle of recycling.
- Embedded - they are distinguished by a mixed work process, designed for mounting in kitchen elements.
- Mobile - operate only in the air processing mode.
Important! If we talk about the shape of the apparatus, then they are also different: in the form of truncated pyramids, inclined, in the form of cones, T-shaped, cube hood, cylinder or devices with a bent corner.
Comparative characteristics
Like any other Appliances, air purifiers have advantages and disadvantages to consider when installing an air purifier in the kitchen:
- The easiest installation for recirculation models. Their installation does not require complex systems removal of air and in exhaust shafts. Such a hood can simply be fixed over hob, enable and enjoy.
- In terms of performance, the exhaust design is considered the best. The air from the room is removed outside the room irrevocably.
- From the point of view of saving heat, then the recirculation technique receives the palm, since the warm air does not leave the room.
- Saving money will give you the opportunity exhaust system which does not require frequent filter changes.
- The noise level is much lower exhaust devices. Purifiers do not need to strain, driving air through dense carbon filters.
Important! In the process of comparison, it must be clarified that recirculation devices do not retain moisture. Its circulation around the room will be at the same level as before the installation of the hood.
Technical specifications
Each kitchen air purifier has its own technical specifications. To choose the right air cleaner for the kitchen above the stove, you need to find out:
- Worksheet size.
- Device performance.
- Noise height.
Working canvas size
The size working surface stationary air purifier must be greater than or equal to the size of the plate. There are three standard hoods: 60, 90 and 120 cm.
Important! Sometimes the owners install cooking appliances in the center of the kitchen or make a skeleton from several surfaces. In any case, it is necessary that the air purifier can control the entire plate web.
Performance
Productivity is considered the amount of air masses that the device passes through itself in 1 hour.
Important! The calculated productivity of the air purifier must be higher than that specified in the data sheet.
In order to find out the calculated indicators, the volume of the room should be multiplied by 12 (this is an indicator of the frequency of air exchange for the room) and by 1.3 (this is the level of air mass pumping through ventilation ducts multistory building).
Important! In houses with one floor, the last indicator can be neglected.
Noise
Kitchen air cleaners cannot be called low-noise devices. Their maximum noise height is 65 dB, but as a rule, kitchen air purifiers are noisy at 55 dB. For comparison, the noise figure of the refrigerator is 45 dB, and the washing machine produces 68 dB.
Important! In order to choose an air cleaner for the kitchen above the stove, it is necessary to determine the intensity of pollution and the required functionality. The main requirement in this device is high-quality air purification and its disposal of harmful substances. The device does not need additional installation ionizers and oxygen enrichers, which only complicate its maintenance.
Which is better - an air cleaner or an extractor hood?
Answering not the question: what is better - an extractor hood or an air cleaner in the kitchen, you need to decide on the main differences between the devices:
- A household hood for the kitchen is a universal stationary appliance.
- Air purifiers are portable and can be used to purify the air throughout the home.
Important! The main difference between the hood and the air purifier is the independence of the latter. The air cleaner does not require the formation of any outlet paths and connection to general ventilation at home. For the correct functioning of the device, only a power outlet is needed.
Installation
Installing an air cleaner in the kitchen will only be effective taking into account the size of the room, as well as its air circuit:
- If the kitchen large area, and the stove is used infrequently, then the use of the device is fully justified. In such cases, the level of pollution is not too high, and the air purifier is able to do the job well.
- In small rooms, it is better to install built-in hoods for the kitchen, which differ in the circulation principle of operation.
Installing an air purifier in the kitchen is simple, however, there are some nuances:
- The installation of the device must take place before the installation of objects kitchen set. This will make it possible to correctly designate the direction of its action in the area where the plate web is located and arrange other components on the wall.
- The place of the future outlet must be calculated in advance. The wire from the air purifier must not be too tight, bent or be too close to the heating unit.
Important! The best option is considered when the socket is placed on the same level with technical means inside the kitchen cabinet.
- The height of the air purifier above the hob must comply with the regulations. fire safety. The most suitable distance is 75 cm. This arrangement will make it possible to capture the entire mass of fumes without overheating too much.
Important! Instead of a hood, a kitchen filter can be installed above the stove, if it is necessary to organize an outflow of air, regardless of the operation of the air cleaner.
Kitchen air purifier kit
A conventional kitchen hood is equipped with a multi-level cleaning system. Most of the devices are equipped with two filters:
- Adipose - given element made in the form of a cassette, which consists of several aluminum or plastic rows. Needs regular washing under running water.
- Air - is intended for a more thorough cleansing. It is a fibrous structure that holds small mechanical inclusions. Once every 1-3 months, it needs a complete replacement (as it gets dirty).
Important! Sometimes the selected air cleaner for the kitchen above the stove contains another one - a carbon filter, which is designed to effective fight with unpleasant odours.
Most of the mobile air purifiers are characterized by a large bundle. In addition to the main options:
- They can be equipped with electrostatic filters that create electric field to attract harmful particles to the electrodes.
- Sometimes the device may include a photocatalytic filter that is able to separate organic substances into harmless elements.
High-quality and regular care of the air purifier will make it possible to significantly extend the life of the device.
Important! Clean the device only after it is de-energized! You can remove grease from the hood using purchased detergents, which must first be sprayed onto the surface, allowed to stand for a while, and then removed with a damp cloth.
Also, clear kitchen hood folk remedies will help:
- Vinegar or lemon will help clean the dirt. For getting good result it is necessary to treat the surface with them, leave for a while, rinse with clean water.
- Also universal remedy fighting fat is concentrated laundry soap, which should be cut on a grater and pour water. The resulting solution is treated with an extract, and then washed off with clean water.
To clean the filter from the hood, you can use modern detergents, however, if you don’t have them, you can resort to easy way which will eliminate fat from any metal object. For this:
- Pour water into a saucepan, bring to a boil and dissolve 0.5 cups of salt in it.
- Place the filters in a boiling liquid, let the dirt and grease dissolve, remove the pan from the stove.
When choosing an air purifier for the kitchen above the stove, you must, first of all, be guided by common sense. If you are not constrained in financial terms, then it is better to get a mixed-type device that will work both as an exhaust hood and as an effective air purifier.
Reading 12 min. Published on 01/18/2020
Instrument classification
Air purifiers can vary in several ways. According to the principle of operation, the technique is divided into:
- Devices with an exhaust type of operation;
- Recirculation devices;
- Air cleaners of the mixed action.
In the first case, the devices collect air impurities and take them out of the room through the ventilation shaft.
The second option involves the treatment of polluted air inside the air cleaner. In this case, impurities remain on the surface of the filters, and the purified air is returned to the kitchen.
Mixed action devices are equipped with two filtration mechanisms.
By type of installation, air cleaners are divided into:
- Dome. They are fixed above the stove and act by venting air into the exhaust channels.
- Suspended. They are also installed above the hob and operate according to the recirculation rule.
- Embedded. They are characterized by a mixed version of work and are designed for installation in kitchen elements.
- Mobile. Operates only in air recycling mode.
If we talk about the shape of the devices, then they produce hoods in the form of truncated pyramids, cones, inclined and T-shaped devices, a cylinder hood, a cube or devices with a bent corner.
The best modern air purifiers can remove up to 96% of dirt and odors
Like any other kitchen appliance, air purifiers have pros and cons that affect the choice of a particular device:
- The easiest installation for recirculation technology. Its installation does not require exhaust shafts and complex air extraction systems. The hood can simply be fixed above the stove, turned on and used.
- By performance level leading exhaust design. Polluted air is released into the atmosphere irrevocably.
- If we talk about saving heat, then the palm belongs to recycling technology, which prevents the exit warm air through the ventilation pipe.
- savings Money exhaust system guarantees that does not require regular filter changes.
- The noise level is lower for exhaust devices. Purifiers don't have to work as hard to force air through dense carbon filters.
When comparing, it is worth clarifying that recirculation devices are not able to retain moisture. Her circulation in the kitchen will be at the same level as before the installation of the hood.
Air purifiers for the kitchen
Air purifiers are more efficient in terms of operation. They really purify the air, thanks to the built-in HEPA filters, and are not installed above the stove. These are separate devices. But not all of them are equipped with a fine filter, there are models of different types. Depending on the type, the air can be tritely cleaned of dust, or it can be ionized.
Air purifiers with an aqua filter also produce humidification of the air, which is good for the lungs and respiratory tract.
Technical specifications
The flow-through appliance emits kitchen fumes and soot to the outside
- The size of the working canvas;
- Performance;
- Noise height.
The size of the working surface of a stationary air cleaner must be greater than or equal to the size of the plate. There are three standards of hoods: 60, 90 and 120 cm. Some owners install cooking appliances in the center of the kitchen or form an island from several surfaces. In any case, it is necessary that the air cleaner controls the entire slab web.
Performance
Productivity is the amount of air masses that the device passes through itself in one hour.
To find out the calculated indicators, the volume of the room is multiplied by 12 (the air exchange rate indicator for the kitchen) and by 1.3 (the level of air pumping through ventilation in a multi-storey building). AT one-story houses the last indicator can be neglected.
Air purifiers for the kitchen cannot be called low-noise appliances. Max Height noise level is 65 dB, but in general, kitchen air cleaners are noisy at 55 dB. For comparison, a refrigerator is 45 dB, and a centrifuge washing machine gives out 68 dB.
Perhaps every housewife knows that the air in the kitchen is the hardest to keep clean than in other rooms of the house or apartment. In addition, cooking negatively affects the condition of furniture and interior items - particles of fat, steam droplets and dust settle on the surface, and various odors are absorbed and accumulated. However, there is a way out of this situation: air purifiers for the kitchen easily help to avoid the above troubles.
Let's take a look at what they are cleaned the air for the kitchen. The design of such devices can be incredibly diverse. These can be small devices designed to service small areas, or large devices capable of processing a large volume of air. Appearance such products can also be varied - the designers did their best, the products have the most unusual shapes and color solutions. So, air purifiers for the kitchen can successfully merge into a strict classic interior or perfectly complement the brightest and most unusual design solution. The control system is also from the selected model, it can be elementary with mechanical controls or electronic with a display and touch interface.
The capabilities of the device directly depend on what filters it is equipped with. For example, the most primitive filters - mechanical ones, are equipped with almost all modern kitchen air purifiers. They carry out preliminary cleaning from large dust particles. If a carbon filter is built into the system, or, as it is also called, a carbon filter, then such a device will cope with unpleasant odors in your room. More expensive devices have photocatalytic filters available. Here the process is already going on at the molecular level, the filter simply decomposes particles of debris, pathogenic bacteria, viruses and microbes.
The range of devices is quite large. If you decide to get kitchen air purifier, go to our online catalog, experienced specialists of our company will help you make the right choice and help in placing an order and its delivery.
Its main task is to capture and remove fumes during the cooking process. Do not mask odors and fumes, namely eliminate them. With the help of a kitchen hood, the air will not stagnate and the smell of food will not spread throughout the apartment. In addition, if the kitchen is not closed, the air throughout the apartment will be ventilated and circulated.
Neglecting the hood will lead to the fact that the harmful substances released during the combustion of gas will spread in the air and adversely affect the health and well-being of residents. And on the walls, ceilings and furniture, soot and grease will settle, which is difficult to eliminate by ordinary cleaning, to eliminate such pollution, at least redecorating. A good hood is the main condition for the cleanliness and freshness of the kitchen.
How does an extractor work?
The main part of this device is the motor. Its performance can be different, most often it ranges from 324 cubic meters per hour. Such power is quite enough to provide air change 10 times per hour in an average kitchen measuring 9 - 12 square meters.
Which hood to choose for the kitchen with gas stove- you need to choose according to the degree of performance, depending on the floor on which the apartment is located, the length of the duct, its pollution, temperature changes, the intensity and frequency of cooking, and the number of smokers or residents. The highest quality will be an extractor hood with a capacity twice as high as the minimum, which is approximately 600 cubic meters per hour. This power is enough for the most intensive users and will be a win-win option in any case.
However, choosing a kitchen hood with high power, you may encounter such a problem as high noise. This is indeed a very significant drawback of this technique, which over time can lead to failure of its operation. Therefore, when choosing a hood, you should pay attention to this factor. Latest Models Hoods, even at maximum performance, operate almost silently. This is made possible by an anti-vibration device that separates the motor from the housing itself.
Another factor that determines the quality of the extract is its fat trapping. A good hood has removable grease filters that can be simply rinsed with water several times, and replaced with new ones during prolonged use.
Of course, noiseless hood With high performance and other high rates will be expensive, but this option will be the best and will help to avoid not only extra costs for repairs, but also take care of the health of residents and guests, which is very important.
Air cleaner for the kitchen above the stove is an essential item in any kitchen. best helper mistresses. This device will not only clean your kitchen from dust, wool, grease when cooking, but also protect the air from unpleasant odors. Also this device is saved by your plastic windows from fogging, which is most important when cooking in winter.
Air purifiers of the Belarusian brand Gefest are worthy representatives of devices of this type. The Gefest company produces air cleaners of a flat type and a convex design familiar to everyone. You can also purchase both a suspended and built-in air cleaner. You can choose a kitchen air purifier above the stove in black, white, brown and other colors. It should be noted that not all companies produce devices Brown color. Air cleaners of the VO-3603 type have interesting designs, which will undoubtedly decorate your kitchen and make the cooking process easier. The weight of the devices varies from 5 to 14.5 kg. Most Gefest air cleaners have three exhaust modes. You can adjust the power of the appliance when cooking. During the operation of the last mode, noise is possible, but working in the most powerful mode will allow you to clean the air much better. Also, most devices have a button for turning on the backlight for good lighting when working in the kitchen.
The power of the device and the size varies by type, but all air cleaners are economical in terms of energy consumption. Gefest air cleaners have coal cassette and metal mesh filters. The fan allows the device to operate in exhaust and circulation mode.
For mounting this appliance you don't have to go to a professional. Guided by the instructions, you can easily install the air cleaner. Included with the air cleaner, each customer receives a user manual in ten languages. Removable air cleaner panels are washable, which allows you to keep the device clean and increase the life of the device. You can clean the air cleaner with warm water With detergent or soap modern materials easy to clean.
