Cooker hoods are an integral part of the kitchen. The quality work of the hood for the kitchen provides the comfort of the cooking process. The dimensions of the hoods for the kitchen are not related to the efficiency of their work, but the correct ratio of the size of the device with the size of the stove is necessary.
Cooker hood - the main element of every kitchen
Standard devices. Dimensions
For the full operation of kitchen hoods, dimensions are not fundamental. Hoods for the kitchen can have different widths, from 30-40 cm to 110-120 cm. Standard-sized equipment is appliances with a width of 50-60 cm to 90 cm. Manufacturers of ventilation systems offer a large selection of sizes, but it is important to remember the correct ratio the width of the appliance and the width of the stove. The width of the hood is its main value, it affects the performance, the efficiency of absorption of fat, polluted air and moisture.
Equipment with a width of 45–50 to 60–90 cm is considered the standard of popularity among consumers in the household appliance market. The choice of the size of the appliance depends on the area of the kitchen, the width of its working surface and the dimensions of the stove must match. If the width of the device does not correspond to the working surface of the plate, that is, it will be less than it, the evaporation absorption efficiency will be violated, excess moisture will settle on the walls and ceiling.
A common option for installing equipment when kitchen hoods and stoves are the same size. The main task is the absorption of contaminated air and the elimination of excess moisture, so this task will be more effective when it captures all the fumes of the cooking surface.
Compliance of dimensions of electric stoves and hoods
Plates also have standard sizes. A stove 50 cm and 60 cm wide is acceptable for a medium-sized kitchen. The installation stage of the installation of equipment involves the correlation of the dimensions of the appliance, stove and other kitchen furniture. The equipment should easily be fixed in the openings of wall cabinets, depending on the installation location. If the device is built into a wall cabinet, its size must coincide with the size of the cabinet, to simplify installation and connecting the device to the mains, which facilitates the connecting stage of installation.
The best option - the hood covers the entire surface of the stove
It is important to remember that you need to choose the device and stove carefully, initially based on the area of the kitchen.
For small kitchens, small hoods, 30 and 45 cm in size, are suitable. Their structure and technical characteristics are not inferior to large devices, they are easily integrated into small-sized kitchens, qualitatively fulfilling their basic functions. For a small kitchen with a low ceiling, it is better to choose a flat model of the device, it has small dimensions and is hardly noticeable in the room.
What to look for when choosing a hood?
- Power. Manufacturers produce models in a wide range of capacities from 190 to 1350 m³ per hour.
- Way of working. These household appliances are divided into two categories: exhaust and filter. Mostly consumers prefer devices of the first category.
- Features of installation. Units come in three types: wall, ceiling and built-in.
- They also differ in size, configuration and design.
Range hoods
Manufacturers provide consumers with a choice of products of different sizes. The quality of the device depends on its width.
Width can vary in the range from 45 to 125 cm, the most popular - from 50 to 90 cm. This value directly depends on the size of the hob. It would be foolish to install a low-power model in a large room or narrow over a wide gas stove.
In most cases, large aggregates are more powerful than smaller units. But there are exceptions, such as the CATA GT Plus 45, which with a width of only 45 cm has a capacity of 1030 m³ per hour.
The dimensions of the hood correspond to the size of the stove and may vary depending on your kitchen
How to determine the appropriate hood size?
The main rule that you should always follow when choosing - there should be a complete coincidence of the width with the dimensions of the gas stove. This is done so that the apparatus, the main function of which is to remove unpleasant odors and fats with fumes from the room, can cope with the task, and when it is located directly above the hob, more efficient work can be achieved.
If you neglect this golden rule, the hood simply will not be able to fulfill its functional duties in full. Standard plates are made in a width of 50 or 60 cm, so there are much more options for such sizes.
The overall dimensions of the kitchen unit should not be neglected, because the device is mounted between the upper cabinets or built into one of them, this should be taken into account to ensure optimal installation. It is best to choose a hood a little wider than the hob.
For example, for a gas stove with a width of 50 cm, an option of 70 cm is best suited. With this ratio, maximum performance will be achieved using low speeds, followed by a decrease in noise and power consumption. If you have a full-fledged hob, then you should install a 90 cm model, otherwise the device will be unable to properly filter the air in the kitchen.
Choose a hood
An important role in the selection is played by the dimensions, that is, width, height and depth. To achieve optimum efficiency from the operation of the exhaust unit, it is required to place it as accurately as possible above the gas stove. Naturally, the hood should be the same size as the hob, or to be 15 cm wider to achieve an even greater effect.
It should be noted that the built-in models are equipped with a sliding part, which contributes to an increase in the area of the working surface of the unit, an additional function is an advantageous difference from the classical options that do not have such properties. In cases with corner, dome and island hoods, when using non-standard mounting methods, the size of the working surface plays an important role.
Before buying, it is very important to determine the right hood height. It is selected taking into account the ceiling height so as not to violate the safe operation standards that regulate the minimum distance between the device that provides filtration and the hob of 75 cm.Do not try to reduce the distance on your own initiative in order to avoid unpleasant consequences in the form of a fire or damage to the device. It is also not recommended to exceed it, so as not to reduce work efficiency.
GORENJEDU 5345 W
The most popular among the classic and affordable recirculation devices, with standard wall mounting with a width of 50 cm, a capacity of 330 m³ per hour and a noise level of 55 dB. It is installed directly under the wall cabinet or fixed with dowels to the wall surface. The model is controlled using buttons; three operating modes are provided. It is suitable for working in the kitchen up to 9 square meters. m
GORENJEDU 5345 W
KAISER A 9416 WBE
Model 90 cm wide is covered with specialized enamel and equipped with decorative elements. With a rather large capacity of 790 m³ per hour, it has a fairly acceptable noise level of 56 dB. The universal hood works perfectly not only in the recirculation mode, but also in the air outlet, provided that the device is connected to the ventilation duct.
The presence of a telescopic tube in the kit allows easy height adjustment. The dome itself is made 65 cm high.
Having better characteristics, it has a higher cost.
KAISER A 9416 WBE
KRONA STEEL KAMILLA 2M 600
The model has a special retractable part, the unit is equipped with two motors and is controlled by buttons. The width is 60 cm, and its capacity is 560 m³ per hour with a noise level of 50 dB. The original finish with unpainted wood gives it a unique design.
A range hood is ideal for a kitchen of 11 m2.
Krona Kamilla 2M 3P 600 inox
FALMEC TWISTER 45
One of the representatives of island models with a built-in air ionization system. With a width of 45 cm and a capacity of only 460 m³ per hour, it is equipped with a system that provides ionization of air masses and neutralizes unpleasant odors, which not only provides high-quality air purification in the room, but also makes it more healthy. The cylindrical design of the aluminum case makes the device stylish and original. All the above advantages, naturally, affected the price of a household appliance in the direction of its increase.
Hood FALMEC TWISTER 45
To immediately protect yourself from unpleasant emotions associated with a bad purchase, the choice should be made among models from well-known manufacturers of household appliances. This will allow you not only to purchase a sample of high-quality European cleaning equipment with numerous functions, but also to obtain warranty obligations from the manufacturer and thereby save money.
The most famous and won deserved popularity in the domestic market are the companies KAISER, KRONASTEEL, SIEMENS and GORENJE.
To summarize
When choosing a cooker hood, many different factors and nuances should be taken into account, however, the dimensions and power are the main ones. Before buying, you need to accurately formulate your idea of a possible field of application: will it just be used to remove fumes through the ventilation system or will it be necessary to filter out unpleasant odors? Or maybe a household appliance will play the role of designer decoration in the interior of the kitchen or carry out all of the above at the same time?
Hood depth and height, installation safety
When choosing a device, you should pay attention not only to its width, the depth and height of the device also matter. Standard depth indicators are equal to its width and range from 30 cm to 110-120 cm. The depth of the device must match the size of the working surface of the plate. During installation, it is possible that the height of the dome of the device is exceeded relative to the depth of the hinged cabinet-modules, but not exceeding the height of the dome relative to the depth of the countertop.
In built-in appliances, the depth can be adjusted, but the device housing must match the depth of the wall cabinets. The height of the devices is not the same, a deep exhaust with an air duct can have a maximum dome height of 125 cm. The height of the device should be selected based on the total height of the kitchen and the rest of the furniture. Important to remember:
- the distance between the hood and the surface of the stove should be 65–75 cm,
- for dome devices, the distance is - 65 cm from the electric stove,
- for built-in devices, the distance is - 75 cm from the gas stove,
- improper installation of the device will be shown by the device gratings, regardless of cleaning, they will change color under the influence of high temperatures (if the safety distance is not observed).
The distance between the hood and the cooker must be at least 65 cm
Model view
Built-in models have a sliding part, it increases the amount of absorption of polluted air. This feature makes the device compact, without compromising performance.
- It is necessary to take into account the size of the hob when installing the island and corner models.
- You must correctly calculate the height for installing dome devices with a long duct.
When choosing a wall model, it is necessary to take into account additional components of the installation process: the ratio of human growth and electric stove size.
- When mounting a wall-mounted device for every 10-11 cm of human growth, the width of the device also increases by 10-11 cm, to maintain maximum visibility and extraction characteristics of the device.
- It turns out the scheme: with an average height of a person - 164-165 cm, the width of the electric stove will be - 70, the width will be - 90.
- If a person grows from 174–176 cm, the width will be 100. If a person is 184–186 cm tall, the device’s width will be 110.
- With the growth of a person - from 186-190 cm, the width of the device will be - 110-120. The wall-mounted model of the device, with a width of 90, is in great demand.
When choosing any hood, you should focus on the area of its working surface, not on the area of the dome (umbrella), since some modern models are designed in such a way that these parameters have some differences in them.
In simple models, the dome can be visually larger than the working surface of the device, but its depth corresponds to the width of the device. Knowing the area of the room, the size of the electric stove, the characteristics of the size of the device, you can easily choose the optimal type of model for your kitchen.
Norms and Requirements
The correct size of the exhaust hood for the kitchen will provide the maximum effect of the device. That is why it is necessary to approach this issue with responsibility.
The main criterion when calculating the size is the width. Why is that? Manufacturers indicate in the technical documentation that the width should be greater or correspond to the dimensions of the hob. Therefore, the device is installed strictly above the stove. In this case, the type of stove (induction, electric or gas) is not important.
No specific standards are indicated. The main thing to observe is the optimal distance to the stove in order to ensure fire safety.
On the market, kitchen hoods with a width of 60 cm are most often found. If the indicator is equal to 990 cm or more, this will increase productivity and allow you to cover a larger volume for a certain time. In no case should the device be narrower than the hob. This can lead to the fact that a third of the discharge will bypass the hood and settle on the ceiling.
Standard hood sizes for the kitchen (height, width, depth)
When it comes to depth, the first thing that comes to mind is dome devices. Modern equipment of this type has a square shape. The reason for this was a simple fact - hobs are produced in the same shape, so the logic is followed as much as possible.
The depth will correspond to the width, and this is from 40 to 90 cm. Again, you need to choose the equipment so that it completely covers the space above the hob.
The choice of height depends on the following factors:
- Type of exhaust device
- Ceiling height,
- Performance.
The average height of the dome hood will be 125 cm. If this figure is subtracted from the height of the ceilings, there should be space for the height of the stove and the distance between the hob and the hood.
The distance from the hood to the stove: from the gas stove should be at least 65 cm, and from the electric stove - 50-60 cm. In no case is it recommended to reduce the distance - this can lead to ignition of substances that accumulate on the grate. Also, a height indicator can be found in the manufacturer's technical documentation.
A much more correct solution would be to choose a retractable hood. Their height does not exceed 20 cm, so there will be no problems with the height of the ceilings and the distance between the hob and the exhaust device.
Also, there will be no problems if the choice of the buyer fell on the recirculation type of device. Often, this type of equipment is manufactured to a minimum height, because the device does not need to be connected to ventilation ducts.
As mentioned above, the width of the hood must correspond to the dimensions of the plate or be larger.The optimum indicator of width is 60-80 cm. It is not recommended to purchase equipment that will be narrower than the surface for cooking - a considerable part of the fumes will pass the device and accumulate on the ceiling. A clean hood will be difficult.
Optimum dimensions for built-in and pendant hoods for the kitchen
With suspended types there will be no problems if you start from the optimal parameters that are indicated above. The width and depth will be the same, because the suspension equipment is made in a square shape, which corresponds to the shape of the surface for cooking. The best option is to choose a width and depth of 60 cm. There is a large assortment on the market today with such dimensions, so everyone can find a great option that will satisfy the design ideas and personal wishes of the buyer.
As for the built-in hoods, here one of the main criteria that affect the size of the hood is the dimensions of the kitchen furniture. That is why, before acquiring a hood, it is necessary to determine the size of the kitchen set.
With height, everything is a little more complicated. It is important to remember the distance between the hob and the exhaust equipment in order to avoid unpleasant situations and disastrous consequences. If the ceilings have an impressive height, then with confidence you can put dome hoods up to 130 cm high.
If the ceilings do not differ in high height, then it is better to use the help of recirculation hoods or pull-out devices. Most often they have a minimum height and do not bring problems.
Duct Pipe Size
The duct cross section directly affects performance. To ensure the effective operation of the device, the path from the equipment to the channel should be as short as possible without bending.
It would be easy to install the equipment directly under the vent, but this option becomes impossible in most cases. If the opening of the ventilation duct is located farther than the equipment, they are connected using special pipes so that the route is short and has a minimum of bends and drops.
There are two types of pipes:
- Plastic or corrugated with a cross section from 80 to 120 mm,
- Plastic round pipes with a cross section from 125 to 150 mm.
The cross section of the ventilation pipe must match or be one size larger than the exhaust pipe. This is the main rule that should be followed when choosing ventilation pipes.
It is recommended that the ventilation ducts be sealed as much as possible at the time of installation of the pipes so that the pressure is constant and the device uses less energy to transport air.
Dome width = slab width?
Width is the first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing the size of the hood, as it greatly affects the efficiency of collecting particles of fat, odors, fumes. What size should the hood above the stove be, so that even when operating in a weak mode, and therefore with less energy, wear and noise, it is still effective?
- Focus on the rule: the hood should be equal to the stove, and ideally - wider. If the width of the hood will be less than the hob, or it will be located not above the stove, but slightly shifted, then the quality of air purification will noticeably decrease,
- If you have not chosen a stove yet, then you need to be guided by the distance between the wall cabinets or the dimensions of the wall module in which the built-in hood will be installed. If space permits, select a hood with 60, 80 or 90 cm.
Cooker hoods have the following size range: 30 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm and 120 cm wide. It is logical that the size range of the stove or built-in hob is about the same. The most running dome widths are 60 and 90 cm, since in this size they are best suited for a standard four-burner cooker. But overall hoods with an umbrella of 100 and 120 cm will need to be searched, because the demand for them is small, because these are more likely not kitchen, but professional models.
You need to focus on the size of the working exhaust surface, and not on the size of the hood hood. It often happens that the dome itself is wide, but the working exhaust surface is small. An example of such a hood on the right.
The embedded model, in this case, will be more practical due to the retractable element, which increases the area of capture.
And in the following photos you can see what sizes there is a built-in hood, on the left - a model 30 cm wide.
Depth of dome and built-in model
The depth of the hood is important as well as its width, because as already noted, the larger the area of the working retractor surface, the more efficient is the cleaning of the kitchen air. The standard depth parameters correspond to the typical width options: 30, 45, 50, 60, 80, 90, 100, 120 cm. The depth of the exhaust working surface must be equal to or greater than the depth of the stove or built-in hob. The dome can be more than the depth of the mounted modules, but not more than the depth of the countertop.
But the depth of the hood for embedding is adjustable, but its body, of course, must correspond to the depth of the kitchen cabinets, as shown in the photo below.
What should be the height?
Hoods for the kitchen are different and in height. The maximum height of the dome model is 125 cm.
The photo below shows examples of instruments of different heights (scroll to the right).
The height of the appliance must be selected depending on the total height of the room and the height of the kitchen set. Safety measures the minimum distance between the exhaust surface and the stove. As a rule, this value is 65-75 cm. A decrease in this value is fraught with ignition and damage to equipment due to constant high temperatures. The built-in or domed hood should be located at a distance of more than 65 cm from electric stoves, and for gas stoves this value is 75 cm.
Mounting Features
The design features of the model you like directly affect the choice of installation location. Wall or ceiling structures are not hidden by cabinets and are installed exactly above the stove, while special masking boxes are often used for the duct. But the model for embedding will require the manufacture of appropriate furniture.
Please note that to install the hood you will need pipes, a socket and an electric cable, ducts, mounting accessories and fasteners. You can not do without an air duct - it can be corrugated pipes or a smooth-walled sleeve.
Corrugated pipes differ in that they can be bent at any angle.
Keep in mind that bending the duct above 90 degrees is unacceptable.
Do not forget that there are special boxes that allow you to hide the duct, integrate communications into any kitchen design.
The diameter of the duct directly depends on how the outlet in the house is made, and the length of the pipe is determined depending on the remoteness of the device, on the opening in the wall or on the ventilation shaft.
If we are talking about installing a built-in hood, then everything needs to be done in accordance with the installation instructions. The main criteria for installing the embedder are:
- The device’s drawer is always visible.
- The outlet is always connected to the ventilation shaft.
If there is no possibility of such a connection or it is impossible to lay air pipes, then a recirculation model can be installed - among them there are also options designed for installation.
Hood height
Height is also important: it should be chosen taking into account the type of device and the dimensions of the room. It is recommended to leave at least 75 cm between the hob surface and the hood for a gas stove and at least 65 cm for an electric stove.
By height, all models are divided into:
Low models with a minimum height of 10 cm and a maximum of 40 cm - as a rule, island or wall, as well as built-in. For example, the small wall-mounted Kaiser A 501 NB, the most affordable, has a height of 32 cm, and the built-in narrow Elica CIAK GR / A / 56 with a pull-out panel - 20 cm.
Standard models in height from 40 to 90 cm - all possible types. Among the most popular is the island model Korting KHA 7950 X Cube of a cubic shape with a height of 72.7 cm.
Tall models up to 140 cm are designed for very large rooms and are considered as an element of decor. Among them there are many fireplace and inclined models, for example, the classic Falmec Melissa Tulip 90 (600) S bog oak 102 cm high with natural wood trim.
Drawing depth
Depth is important for domed and ceiling-mounted or hanging cabinet models. As a rule, it coincides with the depth of the hob: its dimensions vary from 30 to 120 cm. For island hoods, it may coincide or slightly exceed the depth of the countertop.
What to remember when choosing a size
The dimensions of some types of hoods have their own characteristics:
- The width of the inclined hoods can be 50, 60 or 90 cm, and the height is measured from the lower edge of the working surface. Depth does not really matter to them.
- Dome hoods with standard widths and depths should not exceed 125 cm, and the dome depth should equal the depth of the countertop or hob.
- Corner hoods, as a rule, have the same depth and width. Their main sizes are 50, 60 and 90 cm.
- Island-type round hoods are design models with a diameter of 40 to 50 cm. There are devices with a diameter of up to 70 cm and a height of up to 140 cm.
- The choice of the size of the built-in hoods requires additional measurements of the cabinet, duct or other place of installation. All built-in models are equipped with an installation diagram with an indication of the dimensions. For more detailed information about the built-in models, we recommend reading our article "Dimensions of built-in hoods."
To choose the size of the hood for your kitchen is a matter requiring a lot of time and effort. In order not to make a mistake, it is recommended to contact specialists. The Hausdorf store will answer all your questions, help you navigate the catalog and make the right choice.
