The cooking process is not always as flavorful as the finished dish. And here the kitchen hood will come to the rescue of the hostess. It is an essential appliance that will help you quickly and effectively keep odors, steam and smoke away from your kitchen.
Introducing the best kitchen hoods of 2019. The rating is based on the popularity of models on Yandex.Market, as well as on the results of testing kitchen hoods carried out by foreign publications.
The hood works by drawing greasy and odorous air through the filter. It then goes through the duct and out of the house. Recirculation hoods draw grease and vapors through charcoal filters. The air is cleaned before it gets back into the room.
If you want the easiest possible installation, consider whether there is access through your ventilation to the street. If not, choose a recirculated hood.
How to choose a hood for the kitchen, which one is better to buy
Appearance
There are two most common types of cooker hoods for the home: flat and domed (aka fireplace) hoods.
- The former, in turn, are suspended - they are placed above the stove or under the kitchen cabinet. And built-in - they require a special locker.
- And the second ones in appearance resemble an extractor hood for old fireplaces, hence their name (fireplace, dome), or are located at an angle, for which they are called inclined.
Size matters
There is a wide range of sizes for kitchen hoods, but they generally fit into the 60, 70 or 90 cm subcategories. Built-in hoods are usually the most compact as they have to match both the depth and width of the wall cabinet.
Dome hoods (they are also kitchen hoods in everyday life) are usually larger than flat ones, but they also clean a large area. Consider the space in which your hood will fit, as well as the size of your kitchen and the effect of the size of the hood on its design.
Maximum productivity
It determines how quickly the hood can remove “bad” air, and is indicated in the form of cubic meters per hour. The more space in your kitchen, the higher the maximum hood performance should be. Ideally, it should be 10-12 times the size of your kitchen. This means that the air will be renewed 10-12 times per hour.
Filters
Modern kitchen hoods are equipped with grease filters and / or a fine filter. Grease filters are:
- Metallic - from perforated foil or metal mesh. They can be washed.
- Synthetic, with a layer of artificial felt. They work silently, but they cannot be washed; they will have to be changed as they become clogged.
A fine filter, aka carbon, is a container containing activated carbon. It perfectly captures various contaminants, but requires periodic replacement.
Work volume
It ranges from very quiet (30-40 dB) to quite loud (60-70 dB).
Rating of cooker hoods 2019
10. Zanussi ZHP 60131 X
Average price - 8 490 rubles
Characteristics:
- cooker hood
- built into a wall cabinet
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 390 cubic meters m / h
- mechanical control
- overall dimensions (H * W * D) 17.3 * 59.8 * 29.5 cm
The clever design allows this telescopic cooker hood to fit easily in a built-in cabinet above the oven or directly on the wall using the appropriate fittings.
Thanks to the backlight, you can see the cooking process without having to turn on the lights in the kitchen.
The Zanussi ZHP 60131 X is equipped with frontal controls with easy and convenient access to them. There is a removable grease filter inside it, and if necessary, you can also install a charcoal one. In this case, you will need to replace it after six months.
pros: quality build, stylish stainless steel case, three levels of fan speed.
Minuses: very noisy (69 dB at maximum, 55 dB at minimum).
9. ELIKOR MR 6634 GR
Average price - 7 890 rubles
Characteristics:
- range: Kitchen
- chimney hood
- wall-mounted
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 650 cubic meters m / h
- power 148 W
- motor power 140 W
- electronic control
- quiet engine
- dimensions (HxWxD) 100x60x50 cm
Thanks to three different speeds, the MR 6634 GR cooker hood can quickly and effectively clean the kitchen of unpleasant odors and steam, whether you are steaming, boiling, frying or stewing.
The recirculation capability ensures that you can connect a ventilation hose to the ventilation and remove unwanted air from your kitchen, or use a charcoal filter to clean and recirculate indoor air.
Modern metal finishes with gold edging will fit perfectly into any modern kitchen. This is important as the cooker hood will be the real focal point of your kitchen.
It is worth noting the presence of an anti-return valve, which does not allow the air accumulated in the air duct to penetrate back when the hood is not working.
pros: small size, quiet operation (from 36 to 54 dB depending on power), there is LED backlight, high power.
Minuses: The charcoal filter will have to be purchased separately.
8. ELIKOR Davoline 60
Average price - 2 480 rubles
Characteristics:
- suspended hood
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 290 cubic meters m / h
- power 160 W
- mechanical control
- quiet engine
- dimensions (HxWxD) 15x60x49 cm
The main advantage of this small model from a domestic manufacturer is the presence of grease and charcoal filters in the kit. This will save you unnecessary expenses.
The hood has three fan operating modes, it is easy to maintain and install, and has a simple and intuitive push-button control.
Neat assembly, austere appearance and low price make ELIKOR Davoline 60 an ideal candidate for small kitchens.
pros: backlit, low noise (34 dB).
Minuses: low performance, short power cord.
7. Shindo ITEA 50 W
Average price - 2,260 rubles
Characteristics:
- suspended hood
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 350 cubic meters m / h
- installation width 53 cm
- motor power 80 W
- mechanical control
- quiet engine
This is the most budget-friendly suspended kitchen hood in our ranking. However, in this case, the low price is not a companion of poor quality. On the contrary, users have assigned this model a five-star rating on Yandex.Market.
It is praised for its simple and intuitive operation, the included carbon filter and quiet operation (42 dB).
pros: there is a backlight, three speeds of the fan, there is an anti-return valve.
Minuses: Please note that the actual dimensions of this hood are not 50x48 cm, as indicated in the passport, but 53x52 cm, as indicated on the box.
6. ELIKOR Integra 60
Average price - 3,570 rubles
Characteristics:
- pull-out cooker hood
- built into a wall cabinet
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity is 400 cubic meters. m / h
- power 200 W
- mechanical control
- quiet engine
- dimensions (HxWxD) 18x60x30.70 cm
This cooker hood has a stylish, minimalist design and a stainless steel body.
Despite the fact that this model costs less than 4000 rubles, it has good performance. And, when installed right above the stove, it will work well for a small kitchen.
To operate in recirculation mode, you need to buy a charcoal filter, which is not included in the delivery.
pros: there is a backlight, easy installation, turns on and off automatically (when pulling and closing the lid).
Minuses: only two speeds, at the second speed the hood is noisy (55 dB).
5. Zigmund & Shtain K 005.41 S
Average price - 5 990 rubles
Characteristics:
- pull-out cooker hood
- built into a wall cabinet
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 550 cubic meters m / h
- power 210 W
- motor power 170 W
- mechanical control
- quiet engine
- dimensions (HxWxD) 17.40x45x28 cm
Do you need a small yet powerful cooker hood? Then pay attention to the model K 005.41 S from the well-known German company Zigmund & Shtain.
With its small width, it is impressively powerful, has an easily accessible pushbutton control and can operate in both exhaust air and recirculation mode (if you install a carbon filter).
The solid appearance of this range hood makes it an adornment for any kitchen.
pros: backlighting, high-quality assembly, compact size.
Minuses: Quite noisy (55 dB), 2 fan speeds (most competitors have three).
4. Bosch DWK065G60R
Average price - 15 990 rubles
Characteristics:
- line: Serie 4
- chimney hood
- oblique
- wall-mounted
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 530 cubic meters m / h
- power 216 W
- motor power 210 W
- electronic control
- perimetral absorption
- dimensions (HxWxD) 108x59.60x38.60 cm
This model, like other kitchen fireplace hoods, has a sleek, attractive design that you will appreciate in your kitchen.
Although the Bosch DWK065G60R is more expensive than the other models on this list, it is very efficient and recovers up to 530 cubic meters per hour.
The useful features of this hood include the presence of a filter clogging indicator, convenient touch control and an intensive mode that will get rid of the strongest unpleasant odor.
The perimetral suction function allows the hood to cope even with odors that are near the appliance and can enter the room.
pros: beautiful design, there is a diode illumination, there is an anti-return valve.
Minuses: makes a lot of noise at maximum speed (70 dB).
3. Simfer 6007
Average price - 3 190 rubles
Characteristics:
- pull-out cooker hood
- built into a wall cabinet
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity is 400 cubic meters. m / h
- mechanical control
- quiet engine
- dimensions (HxWxD) 17.2x50x35.5 cm
One of the best inexpensive kitchen hoods. It features compact dimensions, good maximum performance and convenient push-button control.
The set comes with a standard grease filter, which can be easily removed and washed in the dishwasher.
According to user reviews, this cooker hood does its job perfectly. So if you are limited in the budget and the size of the apartment, and want to buy a high-quality cooker hood, take this one, you can't go wrong.
pros: easy to install, anti-return valve, backlit, medium noise level (55 dB).
Minuses: not too powerful for a large kitchen.
2. Weissgauff Gamma 60 PB BL
Average price - 4,990 rubles
Characteristics:
- chimney hood
- oblique
- wall-mounted
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 900 cubic meters m / h
- power 155 W
- motor power 85 W
- mechanical control
- quiet engine
- perimetral absorption
- dimensions (HxWxD) 89.50x59.60x33 cm
This 60 cm wide domed cooker hood fits perfectly into most kitchen areas. Pushbutton controls make it easy to get the setting you want, whether it's a regular fan while cooking rice, boost when frying meat, or just a backlight.
At maximum speed, the extraction power is 900 cc. m / h, which is more than most built-in models. Therefore, it is well suited for a large kitchen.
A grease filter is installed in the Gamma 60 PB BL as a basic option, however, if you wish, you can purchase a charcoal filter.
pros: the hood is easy to install, has a bright backlight, low noise level (46 dB), there is an anti-return valve and perimetral suction.
Minuses: not found.
1.Weissgauff TEL 06 2M WH
Average price - 4,990 rubles
Characteristics:
- pull-out cooker hood
- built into a wall cabinet
- branch / circulation
- Max. productivity 600 cubic meters m / h
- 2 motors for maximum performance
- power 240 W
- motor power 80 W
- mechanical control
- quiet engine
- dimensions (WxD) 59.50x28.20 cm
This is the best cooker hood of 2019 for price and quality. Even at the maximum fan operation level, it will not annoy you with noise (49 dB), has decent performance, and a beautiful appearance. And all this for less than 5,000 rubles!
Thanks to its small dimensions, the TEL 06 2M WH is suitable for small spaces, and the large power reserve allows it to work effectively in a spacious kitchen.
Initially, this model is equipped with a grease filter, but if necessary, you can install a charcoal one. There is also an anti-return valve that prevents the penetration of unpleasant odors from the air duct.
pros: bright backlight, glass design will fit into any interior, two motors are installed, which increases the power of the device.
Minuses: custom pipe hole size (11.5 cm)