Factors to Consider Before Buying a Range Hood

For nearly a decade, the range hood began as a restaurant safety and convenience device. Nowadays, range hoods have become the focus of inspiration in kitchen design and are increasingly seen as an extension of design preferences and taste. 

The function of  the range hood is to remove the heat, steam, smell and gases generated during the cooking process. It helps to absorb and trap grease, which would otherwise land up on the walls, cabinets and ceilings. If you are considering a range hood purchase, keep the following concepts in mind to ensure that you achieve the optimum blend of performance and beauty in your home.

1.Size  

The layout of your kitchen will determine how to choose the size of your range hood and how to better install your range hood. Heavy-duty range hoods usually have the advantage of large air volume. The structure of large-capacity range hoods is conducive to the absorption and discharge of flue gas, and is suitable for kitchens with more kitchen fume and larger space. The thin range hood is light and beautiful, takes up little space, and is suitable for small kitchens.

2.Installation location   

After determining the size of the range hood, you should determine its installation location. The range hood can be installed on the wall, integrated into the cabinet, or hung from the ceiling above the island hob according to the kitchen configuration. Consumers can know the appropriate distance between the range hood and the surface of the cooker on the hob from the user manual.

3.Type of ventilation

Whether to choose a ventilated range hood depends on the type of house you live in. Assuming that you live in an apartment and cannot exhaust the bad air directly outside, you need a range hood without ventilation ducts. However, in order to maintain good ventilation, you must check the filter system frequently.

4.Filter

Probably the most important factor in choosing the right range hood for your kitchen is choosing the right filter. It can effectively remove grease, dirt and smoke, helping to keep the kitchen clean and improve indoor air quality.

Aluminum filters and charcoal filters are commonly used in range hoods. The aluminum filter is a filter like a net that can trap grease. The filter needs to be cleaned regularly, otherwise the grease will clog the pores in the mesh.

Aluminum Filter

The charcoal filter is used to inhale bad air and circulate clean air back into the room. It also needs to be replaced regularly, otherwise the circulation system will not work properly.

Carbon Filter

Hermitlux's range hood incorporates a carbon filter and aluminum filter. If your range hood could not allow to let out, the carbon filter can help you change the range hood into recycle mode. The recirculating air filter is not designed to absorb large amounts of water and steam, but to purify pollutants such as smoke and peculiar smell. In order to ensure the best performance of the range hood, the carbon filter should be replaced every 2 to 4 months according to the usage.

5.Noise

Another factor to consider when buying a range hood is how quiet you want the range hood to be when running. Hermitlux's range hood, equipped with extra quiet motor to ensure the comfort of super cooking without any noise interference. 40.88db in level 1, like whispering in your ear. Brings elegance and efficiency to your kitchen in silence.