Range hoods

Range hoods are some of the most essential appliances when it comes to keeping your kitchen and your home clean and comfortable. Not only do they get rid of odors from cooking meals, they also protect your kitchen walls and cabinets from being covered in grease and grime. When you’re choosing a new range hood, there are some factors you should consider: range hood size, range hood type, range hood filters, and other considerations.

Choosing the right range hood size

What size your range hood should depend primarily on how much space you have in your kitchen and how big your hob is. To most efficiently remove odors from cooking, the hood should be the same width as the hob.

For choosing the right extraction rate for your kitchen space, take the volume of your kitchen and multiply it by 10.

Choosing the right range hood type

There are several different basic types of range hoods for you to choose from:

• Chimney hoods: These hoods are designed to be exposed and to catch the eye in your kitchen. However, you do lose storage space above your hob.
• Integrated or slimline hoods: These hoods are hidden inside your cabinetry, with only the lower part directly above your hob exposed.
• Fixed range hoods: Designed to be permanent mounted onto the wall, this style of kitchen hood is the most commonly use.

You also need to choose between a ducted or a recirculating hood. A ducted hood transports the extracted air outside your home through ducts and usually uses metal filters which need to be cleaned regularly. Recirculating hoods send the air through carbon filters and back into your kitchen.

Things to keep in mind when buying a range hood

You should consider things like a range hood’s noise level as well as their design when buying a range hood, since it will be a prominent part of your kitchen. Also remember to look for useful technologies like Electrolux’s Hob2Hood, which automatically adjusts your hood settings according to the power you selected on your hob, offering extreme comfort in controlling your hood. Check out our Range hood Buying guide to discover more features.

Read more: How to clean and maintain your range hood

Choose the best kitchen hood with Electrolux

Electrolux range hoods with their beautiful design and useful functionality are a real eye-catcher. And with their easy to clean surfaces and high-performance engines, they will keep your kitchen air clean and fresh for years to come.

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