The kitchen is the heart of the home, but cooking odors, fumes, and grease quickly spoil the atmosphere, especially in enclosed spaces. The solution is a properly selected kitchen hood. It not only purifies the air, but
The kitchen is the heart of the home, but cooking odors, fumes, and grease quickly spoil the atmosphere, especially in enclosed spaces. The solution is a properly selected kitchen hood. It not only purifies the air but also keeps walls, ceilings, and furniture clean. In this article, you will learn: What types of kitchen hoods exist How to calculate the required power What to consider when buying And which kitchen hoods Loretto recommends for apartments in Uzbekistan 1. Why Do You Need a Kitchen Hood? Removes odors, grease, and steam Ensures air circulation Protects kitchen finishes from grease and moisture Improves well-being, especially in hot weather Complements kitchen interior design 2. Types of Kitchen Hoods Dome (Chimney) Hoods Shape – like an umbrella or pyramid Installed above the stove Reliable and powerful Best suited for spacious kitchens Built-in Hoods Mounted inside a kitchen cabinet Virtually invisible Suitable for compact kitchens or modern designs Telescopic Hoods Extend when needed Take up little space Often have filters and a quiet motor Island Hoods Mounted to the ceiling (for kitchen islands) Used in spacious and designer interiors 3. Operating Modes: Ducted and Recirculation Tip: If there's an option to connect to ventilation, it's better to choose a ducted hood. If there's no ventilation, recirculation with carbon filters also handles odors effectively. 4. How to Calculate Kitchen Hood Power? Formula: Kitchen area × ceiling height × 12 Example: Kitchen 3 m × 4 m, ceilings 2.7 m → 3 × 4 × 2.7 × 12 = 389 m³/h Add a 20–30% reserve for frying and national cuisine – this results in ~500 m³/h. 5. Noise Level Normal level – up to 55 dB 35–45 dB: almost silent 50–60 dB: moderate noise 65 dB and above: may be disruptive during prolonged use Tip: Inverter motors and double sound insulation are key to kitchen comfort. 6. Filters: What Types Are There? 7. Additional Features Lighting (LED or halogen) Touch or button control Auto-off timer Automatic mode (based on smoke or steam sensor) 8. Frequently
