How to install a hood over a gas stove?

The quality and technical characteristics of the hood installed in your kitchen determine primarily the cleanliness and freshness of the air, and accordingly the level of comfort and coziness in the apartment. If your kitchen is exactly the place where delicious food is often prepared, availability good hood over a gas stove is doubly important. We will find out what features the installation of different types of devices has and what the installation height of the hood should be.

What are the models of hoods

Kitchen hoods come in two main types: with a system filters and with connecting to the duct system.

In the first case, the device is powered by the mains and operates on the principle of internal circulation of air flow. Dirty air goes inside, clears and returns outside. For small kitchens, this type of hood over the stove will be the perfect solution.

If the kitchen is large and something is constantly being cooked on it, it is recommended to hang the unit with a connection to the duct, which will simply remove dirty air from the room. In addition, such models have great performance.

Operational Features

The hood device itself is not complicated. It is controlled by a simple mechanical control panel. Both push-buttons and sliders can be located on it. The first, being in a characteristic position at the same level with the body, indicate the inclusion of one or another device functions, and the latter allow you to quickly change operating modes or turn on / off device. These control options are typical for cheaper installations that can be hung over a gas or electric stove.

As for the ultra-modern units, then they are equipped with multifunctional electronic panels, which are characterized by the following features:

• Pressing a button can perform several functions at once, for example, switch operating modes in a certain sequence or change the air suction power.
• All established settings can be visualized using the display. This allows you to control the work process without remembering in which mode the installation is working at a certain point in time, but just look at the indicators displayed on the screen.

Recent developments are equipped with sensors popular in various industries. Before any element of such a system, you only need to touch it with your finger to activate or deactivate the function for which it is responsible.

Varieties of hoods according to the installation principle

Based on the installation features of a particular model, hoods are classified by type of installation:

• Dome option, like a fireplace, it is mounted to the wall and will occupy a fairly large space. Such a device will be an excellent solution not only for modern, but also for classic style.
• The island hood is attached to the ceiling in any part of the kitchen, used for non-standard layout an electric or gas hob placed in the center of the kitchen and not blocked by any wardrobes. It will be a good addition to absolutely any design.
• The angular type of devices is installed in the corner of the kitchen, it will solve the problem of ventilation and air purification, if due to the particular layout or location of communications, the stove is in the corner of the kitchen premises.
• A flat hood is mounted on the wall, most often under a wall cabinet.
• Built-in models are mounted entirely in a hanging cabinet.

General installation rules

If you decide to install the hood without the help of a wizard, you need to know some rules:

1. The hood is hung above a gas stove at a level of 60 cm and above. But for its most effective work and a good complement to the interior, the height of the hood fastener is calculated individually. The standard operating recommendations not in vain indicate ranges that allow you to take into account factors such as hood power, kitchen design, the growth of the person who most often cooks for stove.
2. The width of the hood should not be narrower than your plate. Therefore, it is not recommended to buy or order, as well as mount the hood before installing the gas stove.
3. If the hood is electric, then the outlet from which it will consume electricity should not be located above the stove to prevent fire.
4. When connecting the device directly to the duct, a pipe with a minimum number of bends should be used.

Mounting the hood with a charcoal filter

This type of hood is very easy to install even for non-professionals. Using the level, the height and location of the device are calculated, after which places for future fixtures are marked. After that, with the help of simple manipulations with a punch, holes are made for fasteners. The device is mounted on special hooks that will hold it firmly and securely.

Installation of a flow hood with air duct

The process of attaching the hood with connection to the duct takes place, as in the previous case, with the help of fasteners. The appliance must be horizontally aligned, hanging at a distance allowed from the stove. Next is set air duct, which must necessarily fit in diameter to the ventilation duct in the wall, which will ensure that there is no power loss.

Specialists recommended the use of a smooth plastic pipe to lead to the duct.

After installation, it is imperative to check that everything is installed correctly and functions properly.

Mounting Features

The distance between the cooker hood and the hob is measured from the bottom to the burners. The unit should be mounted exclusively in terms of level, since the possibility of adjusting the position is further excluded.

Before installation, you must once again carefully think about the choice of place, because the device must have access to the ventilation shaft and power supply at the same time. For this reason, the plan of the kitchen indicates the location of all communications.

In cases of major repairs, the location of the hood is calculated and plotted on the kitchen plan along with other electrical appliances. If the only question is the replacement of certain equipment, then you will have to adapt to the prevailing circumstances.

Additional recommendations

Any extractor hood is connected to the electric network, so if the electric cable is not previously put into the wall, it can be hidden in the cable channel. Thus, you will give the kitchen a more attractive look. Also, the wiring can be hidden behind a false wall or kitchen panel. For safety, it is recommended to install the machine on a socket for connecting the device, this will be very relevant in case of fire or short circuit. Therefore, you will secure your kitchen.

Do not try to make a new hole for the duct yourself. In the best case, you will end up in someone else’s duct, in the worst case, if you overlap an existing one, disrupt the ventilation system.