If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the range hood is its lungs. Modern kitchens are unimaginable without a hood, especially in Uzbekistan, where fried, stewed, and spicy dishes are often prepared. But which hood to choose
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the range hood is its lungs. Modern kitchens are unimaginable without a hood, especially in Uzbekistan, where fried, stewed, and spicy dishes are often prepared. But which hood to choose? A dome hood? Built-in? How many watts? Loretto will help you understand everything: from hood types to power selection – with examples of successful models.
1. Why do you need a range hood at all?
Many people think that a range hood is just about fighting odors. But in reality, it:
removes grease, smoke, moisture, and soot
protects walls and ceilings from grease buildup
extends the life of furniture and appliances
reduces the risk of mold formation
makes the air in the kitchen fresh and safe
And it also helps maintain cleanliness without daily wet cleaning of ceilings.
2. Types of Range Hoods: Which one to choose?
The loretto.uz website presents the main types of range hoods:
1) Dome (Chimney) Hoods
"Umbrella" shape
Mounted on the wall above the stove
Visible, often with design elements
Powerful and suitable for large kitchens
Loretto CH 90 Black Glass – an elegant black model with touch control.
2) Built-in (Cabinet) Hoods
Installed inside a kitchen cabinet
Almost invisible
Ideal for minimalist kitchens
Loretto VH 60 Slim – compact, powerful, and quiet. Ideal for small kitchens.
3) Telescopic (Pull-out) Hoods
Built into the cabinet
Extend only when in operation
Save space
Inexpensive, but not the most powerful
Loretto TL 60 Silver – an excellent option for budget installation.
4) Island Hoods
Attached to the ceiling if the stove is on an island
Expensive, but striking
Used in spacious kitchens
Not yet popular in Uzbekistan, but Loretto can offer them by special order.
3. Ventilation: Extraction or Recirculation?
Air Extraction (Ducted)
Vents air outside through the ventilation system
The most effective method
Requires connection to a ventilation shaft
Recirculation
Air passes through filters and returns purified
Can be installed in any apartment, even without access to ventilation
Requires regular filter replacement
Most Loretto range hoods support both modes.
4. How to choos
