At what height do you want to hang the hood?

The kitchen is not very pleasant without hoods - during cooking, smells spread throughout the apartment, soaked in wallpaper, in curtains and completely cease to seem fragrant. That is why the issue of the appropriateness of purchasing hoods can not stand, it is obvious that it is impossible to do without it. But after the purchase there are other important questions, one of which - at what height do you hang the hood?

What is the optimum height of the hood installation?

To begin with, the height of the hood installation above the plate is always indicated in the description of the specific model. Of course, this is not a clear mark, but a certain range, in which you can vary, starting, for example, from the design of the kitchen or from the growth of the hostess. However, if the instruction is lost or you do not trust it, there are standards that determine the distance from the hood to the cooker. First of all, for the correct installation it is important to consider the type of hob:

• The height of the hood above the gas stove ranges from 75 to 85 cm;
• The height of the hood installation above the electric stove is 65-75 cm.

In the case of inclined stretching, the height of the lower part:

• above the gas stove should be approximately 55-65 cm;
• above the electrical - 35-45 cm.

Also, the distance between the cooker and the hood can vary within these 10 cm, depending on the capacity of the air purifying device. For example, if the low-end kitchen hood is fixed to the maximum distance allowed by the standards, there are no guarantees that it will fully cope with its task.

Why is it important to adhere to restrictions?

The recommended height of the hood installation is an indicator that can not be neglected, because it affects the quality of the machinery and safety. If you go beyond the upper limit of the indicated distance, the efficiency of the hood will decrease significantly, it will not capture all the steam. If you go beyond the lower limit, it increases probability of a fire. In the case of a gas stove, the fat dust that settles on the extract filters can become a source of ignition from open flames. In the end, a low extract will simply interfere with the cooking process.

Where can I install the outlet for hood?

The height of the outlet for drawing is usually 2-2.5 meters. It is installed above the kitchen cupboards (10-30 cm from the upper border). It is important to consider how the duct will pass, it should not block the outlet. That is, the socket must be displaced 20 cm to the left or to the right of the center of the hood.