In modern kitchens, range hoods have become indispensable.
It can effectively absorb and exhaust the oil smoke generated during cooking, keep the kitchen air fresh, and reduce the burden of kitchen cleaning.
At present, range hoods are mainly divided into two categories: top suction and side suction hoods.
So, when buying a range hood, how do we choose the most suitable type? This article will give you a detailed analysis from the following aspects.
1. Top suction range hood
1. Working principle: The fan of the top suction range hood is located directly above the stove, and the oil smoke is sucked in and discharged outdoors through the exhaust outlet above.
2. Advantages and disadvantages:
Merit:
(1) The installation height is high, not easy to touch, and it is suitable for tall people.
(2) The appearance design is diverse, which can be matched with various kitchen styles.
(3) Compared with the side-suction type, the noise of the top-suction range hood is lower.
Shortcoming:
(1) The smoke may escape during the rising process, causing pollution in other areas of the kitchen.
(2) When cooking, the smoke may pass through the face during the rise, which will affect the use experience.
(3) Cleaning and maintenance is relatively troublesome, and the oil network and fan need to be cleaned regularly.
2. Side-draft range hood
1. Working principle: The fan of the side-draft range hood is located on the side of the cooktop, which absorbs the oil smoke at close range and discharges it outside.
2. Advantages and disadvantages:
Merit:
(1) Absorption of oil smoke at close range, low escape rate of oil smoke.
(2) When cooking, the oil smoke will not pass through the human face, and the use experience is better.
(3) Cleaning and maintenance is relatively simple, only need to clean the oil network regularly.
Shortcoming:
(1) The appearance design is relatively simple, and it may not match some kitchen styles.
(2) The installation height is low, easy to meet, and it is not suitable for tall people.
(3) Compared with the top suction type, the noise of the side suction range hood is higher.
3. How to choose the most suitable range hood
1. Choose according to the kitchen space: The kitchen space is spacious, and you can choose the top suction range hood; The kitchen space is small, and it is recommended to choose a side-draft range hood.
2. Choose according to cooking habits: If you like to fry and fry and produce more smoke, you can choose a side-draft range hood; The cooking method is lighter and there is less fume, so you can choose a top-suction range hood.
3. Choose according to height: If the family members are taller, it is recommended to choose a top-suction range hood; If you are shorter, you can choose a side-draft range hood.
4. Choose according to the kitchen decoration style: modern and simple, Nordic style, etc., you can choose a side-draft range hood; Chinese, European and other styles can choose top-suction range hoods.
5. Choose according to the budget: The price of the top suction and the side draft range hood is not much different, but the side suction range hood has more advantages in the smoke absorption effect, and the side suction type can be considered when the budget is sufficient.
When choosing a range hood, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as kitchen space, cooking habits, height of family members, decoration style and budget to choose the most suitable range hood.
At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the brand, performance, after-sales service and other aspects of the range hood to ensure that you can buy cost-effective and reliable products.