Built-in hoods - how to build in? Hoods - photo. Extractor built-in cupboard

Modern kitchens are a whole set of appliances, furniture and various equipment, due to which the cooking process turns into a real holiday. Of course, not everyone can afford the kitchen, which we see so often in various culinary programs. But everyone can make the surrounding space more functional and convenient. For example, modern gas cookers are already sold with a hood. But many use old household appliances, and therefore can not boast of the presence of such a system as a built-in hood. How to integrate it and what are the features of this design are the main topics of this article.

Why do I need a hood?

The main task of this system is to capture and remove fumes. It is the removal, and not in the filtration, because a lot of food accumulates during cooking. It is no accident during cooking it is recommended to keep windows and doors open - so you will get rid of various combustion products in a timely manner. If the kitchen does not provide a hood, then all the dust, grease and soot will settle on the ceiling, pipes, furniture, which will affect the reduction in their service life. Accordingly, the built-in hood (how to build - this is a separate issue) in the kitchen is simply necessary.

How to perform self-installation?

This design is quite simple to install, so anyone can cope with this work. So, first you need to decide where it will be mounted. Rather, it is installed above the stove, it is important to understand how it will be fastened - on the wall or on the ceiling? And maybe it will be built into the kitchen set? By the way, the choice of location depends not only on correct installation, but also on the stable and safe operation of the equipment as a whole. By the way, a lot here also depends on the dimensions. The most popular are the hoods built into the cabinet. 60x30 cm - these are the standard parameters suitable for the size of the plate.

Choose the location of attachment should be depending on what the design features of the model. For example, a wall or ceiling hood can be attached without a separate locker, and if the model is built-in, then you can not do without a cabinet. To install such equipment, you need to stock up the following elements:

• Air duct (corrugated or smooth-walled sleeve);
• Euro-socket with earthing contacts;
• Electric cable;
• Fasteners;
• Mounting hardware.

Since the hood is an electrical appliance, it is necessary to ground it to ensure safe operation. The corrugated hose should have a diameter suitable for the dimensions of the outlet, while the length must be calculated correctly. And, of course, you should carefully read the instructions, which detail how the installation of the built-in hood should be performed, depending on the size and type of cooker, as well as its location in the kitchen.

Mounting Features

The main recommendations for installing the hood are as follows:

1. When installing, make sure that the draw-out hood remains visible.
2. The outlet should be connected to a ventilation shaft or a hole in the wall from the outside. In some cases, air from the filters can be discharged to the kitchen, but such a built-in hood is not recommended. How to integrate it correctly is the most important question for those who are trying to do everything themselves.
3. It is important to leave a certain distance between the surface of the plate and the pull-out panel on the hood. Ideally, the distance should be about 65-75 cm from the hob, if the cooker is electric, and 70-80 cm for the gas appliance. If the distance is less, there is a risk of damage to the hood by fire.

We take into account the nuances

Installation of a built-in hood in the cabinet is a responsible process, and therefore there are often certain difficulties. For example, the issue of choosing a sleeve - corrugated or with smooth walls - excites many. An important advantage of the first option is that it can be bent at any angle, while the bend of the pipe should not be more than 90 degrees. Otherwise, the duct will have a low permeability, which means that the hood will not work at full strength. On the other hand, because of the ribbed walls of the sleeve, there will be a higher noise, and in the power the hood will lose. When mounting the air duct, do not forget about the anti-return valve, which protects the kitchen from returning smells and exhaust air to it.

Built-in hood: how to build in and what to consider?

Its arrangement depends on what kind of furniture is already in the kitchen, and what are its design features. If the locker will be made to order, advise the master that it needs to be done without a bottom, while in the middle shelf and in the cover of the structure there must be holes for the sleeve. On the other hand, the cabinet can be created independently, the main thing is to take into account the overall and installation dimensions of the device we are considering. As a rule, the hoods built into the cabinet (60 cm is the traditional width of standard plates) are attached to the middle shelf. Then you need to do installation of the duct - it is passed through the holes in the middle shelf and lid.

The cabinet is hung over the stove on the wall, but do not forget about the distance to the hob. After installing the cabinet, connect the air duct to the ventilation shaft and connect the power supply. As already mentioned, for the power supply to be safe, it is important to install a separate grounded outlet for this. Thus, the process of mounting the hood (the photo describes in detail all the stages of work) is not complicated. The main thing is to correctly calculate the dimensions of the stove and the kitchen set, and also to approach the issue of supplying the hood with power.

Pros and cons

Of course, in many apartments there are no hoods, and the tenants perfectly manage without it. But on the other hand, if you value the state of your furniture, walls and kitchen as a whole and do not want to constantly feel the flavors of cooked food, then you can not do without this device. Especially if the kitchen is a single space with a dining room and living room, as is now fashionable in the West. In this case, you need to keep this room clean and well maintained. The only drawback that hoods have is the difficulty in fixing, however, you can always refer to a master who will perform all the work correctly and correctly.