Mounting hood to the ceiling
Zonal dwelling layout is the most comfortable. However, it is not always possible to comply with this condition. For example, it often happens that the smell of burnt cake does not just spread throughout the apartment, but remains there for a long time. The solution to most of the problems that occur in the kitchen, such as corrosive odors, burning and other things, can be the installation of a special hood. You can install the hood on the wall or mount the hood to the ceiling. The second option is more appropriate for large enough rooms. It should be noted that this process has certain nuances and requires detailed consideration, which will be discussed further.
What is a hood
First of all, it is necessary to determine the fact that such a hood. An exhaust hood is a special device designed to remove air along with odors and particles of smoke, greasy steam, and other things outside the kitchen. Thanks to its internal structure, the hood draws air in and directs it to the ventilation system.
Due to the peculiarities of the functioning, at least two types of hoods can be distinguished.
- An exhaust hood that simply vents air into the ventilation.
- An exhaust hood that is capable of performing filtering functions aimed at cleaning the air and returning it inside the room. In the case of this type of exhaust, it does not need to be connected to ventilation, which to some extent simplifies the installation work, but entails an increase in costs due to the complicated design.
In appearance, the hoods can be of the most varied forms and styles, and therefore it is possible to choose a device for a specific interior style.
Installation process
If we talk about how to mount the hood, it should be noted that the process will have a certain dependence on what method of surface finishing is applied in a particular case.
- First you need to prepare the surface. We are talking about the dismantling of the finishing and clearing the area for installing the hood and installing the wiring.
- The next step in the installation of the hood is the application of appropriate markings on the ceiling surface.
- In the places corresponding to fastenings of an extract, openings are carried out. For these purposes a perforator is used. Dowels are driven into the holes for later installation.
- Further, with the help of fasteners, the exhaust frame is fastened to the ceiling.
At this the main stages of the installation of the hood can be considered complete. However, it should be noted that, depending on the version of its design, additional measures may be required. The point is that if a version with a circulating hood is used, then apart from its direct installation to the ceiling, nothing is needed anymore. But if an extractor of an air-outlet type is installed, then installation of special air ducts is required, which are necessary for attaching the extractor to ventilation.
These elements are fastened to the ceiling with the help of special clamps, for installation of which a separate marking and drilling of holes will be required. It is necessary to make a reservation that the smaller the number of bends in the duct will be between the hood and the ventilation duct, the more efficient the system will be. In addition, it is necessary to carefully control the horizontal position of the ducts.
In addition, you need to add that the most effective option is the installation, in which the duct will not block the vent. Otherwise, there may be a malfunction of the entire apartment ventilation system. That is, the air duct is better attached to the upper part of the ventilation shaft, while the grille will not be closed. Along with other things, during the work it is necessary to carefully monitor the tightness of all joints of air ducts.
Note! The very shape of the duct can affect the performance of the system and its noise. The point is that the corrugated duct pipes create certain interference to the passage of air, and therefore the draft is reduced, and such ducts are noisy more.
Another important point to consider when installing the hood is the need for a separate grounding outlet. It must be installed at the initial stage of work. And after their completion is not superfluous to check the operation of the hood.
Note! The works are considered to be carried out successfully, if a sheet of paper attached to the drawing hole is held there by a pull.
After installing the hood, you can decorate the ceiling.
Summarizing the above, one can add that, thanks to the installation of the hood, one can not only successfully withstand the harsh odors, which often accompany the process of cooking, but also deduce containing a wide variety of impurities of the pair. Moreover, it is important not only from the point of view of simplifying the hygienic maintenance of the room, but also has an impact on the overall service life of household appliances. It is only important to install the hood correctly and efficiently.
Video
Interesting information about the connection of the hood is presented in this video. Those who are going to install the hood, we recommend to view: