5 tips for choosing the ideal hood for your home or apartment

The trend towards increasingly smaller homes has brought with it a reality that is already present in the layout of many properties in large urban centers: the integration of spaces . In addition to thinking about the decoration of integrated spaces, some more practical issues need to be taken into consideration, especially in the kitchen . The kitchen is where a variety of foods are prepared and, while there are some very tasty aromas that come from this environment, some foods, such as fried foods, fish and fats, tend to give off an unpleasant odor . This is when having a good range hood makes all the difference. In order to clarify all doubts about the choice, installation and functionality of the perfect model for each project, Mueller , a Brazilian company specialized in home appliances, has gathered certain tips to help in the process. Check it out!

Hood width

The hood must be wider than the stove , as the appliance needs to cover all the burners and thus suck in all the “dirty” air and grease droplets to filter and clean the air.

Check the air outlet

It is a good idea to check the structure to ensure that there are no plumbing or conduits that could be damaged when positioning the device on the wall.

Hood height

Regarding the height (distance between the hood and the stove or cooktop ), Mueller recommends that there be between 65 and 75 cm of distance . Another recommendation is that the hood be installed on a masonry wall .

Ensure that carbon filters are installed

Many hoods are sold with a purifier mode , and in these cases, it is recommended that the carbon filters are properly installed, as they are what allow the air to be filtered and sent back to your kitchen properly free of grease .