9 best built-in hoods

If you love to cook, then the range hood is the kitchen appliance that you shouldn't save on buying. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, built-in hoods, while remaining almost invisible, allow you to avoid the appearance of dirt on walls, ceilings, doors and other surfaces. Secondly, they quickly remove all unpleasant odors, especially if you have something burnt on the hob. To select the best built-in hoods that suit all parameters, you can spend hours studying the characteristics of dozens of models. And you can read our review, where we have already collected the most interesting solutions.

The best manufacturers of built-in hoods

Italians and Germans have always held the leading positions in the market. Of course, there are other companies that deserve attention, so it is difficult to say for sure which company is better than a built-in type hood. But we can single out the top five:

1. Kronasteel... The manufacturer is from Eschborn, Germany. Since its foundation in 2000, the company has been developing and producing only kitchen hoods.
2. Bosch... Another German brand that is well known to any buyer in all parts of the world. Bosch has nearly 500 factories and regional offices in about 60 countries, including Russia.
3. CATA... The Spanish brand, which is one of the recognized leaders in the production of hoods. In 1999, the company became the first to open a plant for the production of such products in China. CATA also has a factory in Brazil and native Spain.
4. MAUNFELD... Reviews of the hoods of this brand are rarely negative. The British company manufactures equipment in several European countries, using modern components (including German) in its design.
5. ELIKOR... It is especially pleasant to highlight a Russian company in this list. The company, founded in 1995, is today the largest in the country, producing about 500 thousand units of products annually. Its advantages are high quality and low price.

The best inexpensive built-in hoods

Allocate enough money to buy devices from the premium, otherwise the middle segment is not capable of all buyers. But because of this, you should not refuse to buy a hood, because in this case dirt and odors will be absorbed into the kitchen set, walls. As a result, they will begin to deteriorate faster, require replacement and repair, and these are serious costs. You should buy an inexpensive built-in hood that will do its job perfectly before you have money for something better. In addition, we have selected 3 really excellent models for you, bypassing any analogue in its price category in terms of efficiency and durability.

1. ELIKOR Air Purifier Integra 60 black / black

Popular hood model from the budget category. Integra 60 is an excellent solution for small apartments. If for some reason you cannot connect the device to ventilation, then it can work in circulation mode. The cooker hood has a standard build-in width of 60 cm and a simple design with one motor.The latter consumes 200 watts when choosing the maximum of 2 speeds. The productivity in this case reaches 400 cubic meters per hour of operation, and the noise level is 55 dB. To the right of the retractable screen of the inexpensive ELIKOR hood are buttons for selecting the speed and turning on the light, represented by a pair of bulbs with a total power of 20 watts.

Advantages:

• low cost;
• high-quality assembly;
• ease of installation;
• pleasant appearance;
• efficiency.

Disadvantages:

• no carbon filter included;
• rustic appearance.

2. Zigmund & Shtain K 005.41 S

Stylish 45 cm wide cooker hood equipped with a 170 W motor. The power that the device consumes during operation is within 210 watts. As for the efficiency, it is declared at the level of 550 cubic meters of purified air per hour of operation. Model K 005.41 S has two speeds and push-button mechanical control. For lighting, 2 incandescent lamps of 40 watts are used. A good built-in hood looks just fine, and its silver-colored pull-out part, which bears the name of the manufacturer Zigmund & Shtain, fits perfectly into the interior.

Advantages:

• convenient and intuitive control;
• small dimensions;
• great design;
• performance.

Disadvantages:

• high noise level.

3. Kronasteel Kamilla Slim 2M 600 Inox

The first selection is completed by the device of the German brand Kronasteel. It differs in a standard installation width of 60 cm and a nozzle diameter of 120 mm. The Kamilla Slim 2M 600 uses mechanical buttons for control. There are 3 speeds here, the maximum of which produces 550 cubic meters. m / h.

The Kamilla 2M 600 model is also available on the market. Functionally and structurally, it does not differ from this version. There is only a slight difference in design, which is primarily noticeable by the reduced thickness of the drawer in the Slim modification we have reviewed.

The hood illumination is realized through halogen lamps (2 × 28 W). The device also has an anti-return valve. As the name implies, there are two engines here. The power of each of them is 90 W, and in total they consume only 236 W. Our hood version has a silver body, but there are other colors of this model on the market.

Advantages:

• great design;
• good lighting;
• reasonable cost;
• solid assembly;
• high efficiency;
• anti-return valve.

Disadvantages:

• noise in the third mode;
• maintainability.

The best built-in hoods price-quality

Perhaps the most popular market segment. And the reason is very clear - a wise investment of money. Unfortunately, incomes of the population today are not growing very quickly, while prices for equipment and other goods, on the contrary, are constantly increasing. And which model of hood is better suited in this case? True, the one that fully justifies its cost. We have selected three devices that meet this requirement, as well as offer good functionality and high build quality.

1. CATA TL-5260 X

Beauty and reliability at a reasonable cost - this is what the CATA TL-5260 X offers. This hood is equipped with two motors, each with a power of 95 watts. Such a bundle is sufficient to provide a productivity of 600 cubic meters of air passed through the device per hour of operation. At the same time, the device demonstrates high efficiency already at the first of two speeds, and the noise level of the hood with a width of 60 cm in this case will be only 44 dB.

Advantages:

• bright lighting;
• pressure up to 231 Pa;
• low noise;
• detailed instructions;
• ease of installation;
• two motors of 95 W each;
• high-quality assembly.

2. ELIKOR Air purifiers Integra 60 stainless steel / black glass

A great option for a bright kitchen. In the design of the device, the only thing that stands out is the drawer, the front panel of which is covered with black tempered glass. A high-quality ELIKOR cooker hood can operate in the exhaust and circulation modes.The device is equipped only with a grease filter, and if in the previously described modification of the device from ELIKOR it was forgivable, then almost for 70 $ I would also like to see coal here. The diameter of the Integra 60 air duct in silver is the usual 120 mm.

Advantages:

• efficiency;
• halogen backlight;
• corporate design;
• high-quality stainless steel case;
• design reliability.

Disadvantages:

• no charcoal filter.

3. Jetair Aurora LX / WH / F / 50

Magnificent 50 cm kitchen hood from the Italian company Jetair. A 150 W motor is installed here, consuming 206 W of power at the maximum third speed. The device is equipped with grease and charcoal filters, an anti-return valve and a pair of halogen lamps.

The Jetair range hood is not only available in silver, but also in white and ivory.

The controls in the Aurora LX 50 are mechanical. Four buttons, respectively, responsible for lighting and each of the available operating modes, are hidden behind a pull-out unit made of high quality metal. The noise level of one of the most interesting TOP hoods is equal to a modest 53 dB at the power limit.

Advantages:

• several color options;
• luxurious Italian style;
• productivity 650 cubic meters m / h;
• two 28 W halogen lamps.

Disadvantages:

• easily soiled surface.

The best premium built-in hoods

In the final category of the review, we decided to include solutions for those buyers who are ready to pay an amount higher than the market average for a built-in hood for the kitchen. Yes, not all people can afford such an acquisition. But if you prefer to buy the appliance only once, then enjoying its flawless operation for years, then we recommend choosing one of the hoods in this category.

1. MAUNFELD CROSBY ROCKY 60 white

If you want to choose a good hood that will be efficient enough and will provide a long service life with active use, then we recommend choosing the CROSBY ROCKY 60 model. This appliance is produced by MAUNFELD, which has repeatedly proved its reliability and ability to create excellent kitchen appliances.
The device is equipped with a 190 W motor. It can operate in 5 modes, providing a capacity of up to 750 cc. m / hour. One of the main advantages of the CROSBY ROCKY 60 hood is its low noise level (up to 51 dB). We were also pleased with the backlight - two 3 W LED lamps, which guarantee brightness and low power consumption.

Advantages:

• filter screen;
• clock control;
• stylish appearance;
• bright backlight;
• air purification efficiency.

2. Kronasteel Kamilla Power 3Р 600 Inox

Another high-end model from Kronasteel. A powerful built-in hood Kamilla Power 3P 600 with a 210W motor can pass up to 800 cubic meters of air through itself in an hour. The device is equipped with a display and convenient electronic control. Useful additional features include a timer and an anti-return valve. The Kronasteel hood is equipped with a grease filter, for which a pollution indicator is installed, which allows you to change consumables in a timely manner. The Kamilla Power 3P is powered by two 50W lamps, which provide very high brightness.

Advantages:

• high performance;
• reasoned cost;
• bright glow of halogen lamps;
• chic functionality;
• electronic control and timer.

Disadvantages:

• small control buttons;
• perceptible noise at 3 speeds.

3. Bosch Serie 4 DHL 545 S 53 IX

The leader in its segment is the reliable built-in hood Serie 4 DHL 545 S 53 IX from the German company Bosch. This model has a custom installation width of 53 centimeters. The performance of the device is optimal for a small and medium-sized kitchen (490 m3 / h). There are three speeds here, and at maximum speed, the engine with a rather big power consumption of 310 W emits a noticeable noise of 61 dB.

Please note that the Bosch hood depth is 38 cm.Thus, the Device does not fit into a regular kitchen cabinet, but is only suitable for a headset 40 cm wide.

One of the best built-in hoods, according to customer reviews, has an intensive mode that can be used in case of very strong vapors and odors, like escaped milk or fried fish. The DHL 545 S is a fully built-in device. For control, a slide switch is used here, next to which there is a button for turning on the backlight of the stove with two 20-watt halogen lamps.

Advantages:

• German build quality and materials;
• good performance;
• quiet at 1st and 2nd speeds;
• reliability and practicality in work;
• convenient control.

Disadvantages:

• noisy at high speeds.

Hood selection criteria

To buy equipment that will delight you with its work, you need to study its characteristics in detail. First of all, the following parameters are important:

1. Performance... No matter how reliable and functional the hood is, it will be of little use if there is insufficient efficiency. You can calculate it using special calculators or formulas. For example, in a kitchen up to 10 "squares", a model with a capacity of 350-400 cubic meters will suffice. meters per hour.
2. Control type... Devices with mechanical switches are cheaper. But they are not as convenient as options with an electronic system. In addition, as a rule, these models have a screen for displaying the selected operating mode.
3. Lighting... Incandescent lamps are a budget, but short-lived and not very profitable option. Halogen solutions are better both in terms of economy and service life. LEDs are ideal, but they are not very common.
4. Dimensions... The hood must completely cover the hob or stove. But do not forget that at the same time it needs to fit into your kitchen set.
5. Anti-return valve... It prevents ventilation air from entering the kitchen when the hood is in operation. But if the device operates exclusively in circulation mode, then there is no sense from such a valve.
6. Filters... Fatty, as the name implies, absorbs fat and soot. It is also desirable to have a carbon filter in the device to help absorb odors in recirculation mode. Often it is not included in the kit, but it can be purchased in addition.

Which built-in hood is better to buy?

All price segments have their own leaders. Among the premium models, we liked the hood from the Bosch brand the most. A worthy competitor is the device manufactured by Kronasteel, which won in the budget category of the review. But if you are looking for a fully built-in option, then you can also look at the MAUNFELD solution. Italians are in the lead in terms of price-quality ratio. But Russia is also capable of offering competitive products in two categories at once.