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Performance of Ceiling Hoods VS Island hoods and tips to keep your hood working as well as possible
25 November 2021
Performance of Ceiling Hoods VS Island hoods
It is a fact that the distance between the hob and the hood affects performance. An island hood 750mm above the hob will perform better than a ceiling hood 1600mm away.
It’s an aesthetic choice to install a ceiling hood to keep the room as open plan as possible, so if that’s the look you want, then you will accept the slight performance decrease of using a kitchen ceiling extractor.
There are a few ways to ensure the hood is efficient as possible.
1 – Use 150mm ducting. The larger the ducting, the less air resistance there is. This puts less pressure on the motor, increasing efficiency and decreasing noise. 5” or less will reduce the life of the hood.
2 – Avoid Bends. 90° are the enemy and some studies suggest they are comparable to adding 1m of straight ducting the hood. Keep the run as straight as possible. Some duct systems have extra channels in the bends which help with the flow of air around cormers.
3 – Use smooth rigid ducting. Avoid flexible ducting. If you do use it pull it as taut as possible. The ridges and grooves make the flow of air extremely poor.
4 – Keep the filters clean. Regularly wash the grease filters with soapy water of a gentle dishwasher cycle. The anti grease in the detergents help keep them performing efficiently.
5 – Switch on the hood 10 min before cooking and leave it 10 min after. A mistake people make is to simply put the ceiling hood on partway through cooking when they notice it’s quite a steamy session. The air currents and direction flow have already established and it’s difficult to effectively control them retrospectively. By encouraging the air to the hood from the start of cooking you will have much more success with the extracting the odours and steam.
6 – Use an external motor. External motors are usually more powerful as they aren’t constricted by size. You can set it on its highest setting and not be bothered by the noise as it’s outside. You’ll still be able to converse in the kitchen as the only noise from the hood will be the movement of air.
7 – Move the ceiling hood closer to the hob. If performance rather than look is important, the drop down housing to build can be a bit lower than you were planning. You could make it a feature with lighting and shelves and place the hood a bit lower, but still well above eyeline.
The bestselling Aria slimline ceiling hood has been updated to offer recirculation as well as standard ducted out. This is the only slimline recirculation small ceiling hood we know of that can be installed between joists in the existing ceiling line without the need to duct outside. Most recirculating hoods install below the ceiling line as they blow the cleaned air back into the kitchen from vents on the top of the hood. However, the Aria offers the ability to install flush to the ceiling line and duct back into the kitchen from a discrete ceiling vent. During installation, you use the flexible 220 x 90 ducting tube and round adaptor to connect the exhaust of the hood to the discrete white ceiling vent. The easy-to-replace charcoal filters are installed behind the grease filters on the hood. *The support beams on the diagram are a suggested installation method. You can use the clips to hang the hood on a baton across the joists. The diagram shows this configuration only works if the joists are running the same way as the hob. If you are installing across the joists, then no ceiling hood will fit flush to your ceiling. Please contact us if you are unsure if our non-ducted ceiling hood is suitable for your hob. Please refer to a tradesperson to double-check suitability for your installation. The product will fit between 8″ (203m) and higher joists plus 1 sheet of 12.5mm plasterboard 203mm +12.5mm = 215.5 mm > height of product 207mm. In case of tight installations, a further board or ply can be added to the ceiling ( imagine like a picture frame around the hood) and finished to match the ceiling giving you the room needed in the void between joists. Minimum Niche Dimensions for installation L 860mm W 280mm H 207mm Overall Size L 900 x D 320mm x H 207mm Motor rating 600m3/hr Hood Extraction Rate 411.1m3/hr (EN 61591) Maximum height above hob 1.6m Noise 54 – 59dB Ducted or recirculation Weight 15.3kg
Sometimes you may need to calibrate the remote control for first use or when replacing it. While in standby mode, long press the on/off button on the hood panel for 3 seconds till it flashes, then immediately press the on/off button on the remote control to complete • If the calibration was successful, an acoustic signal sounds. • If the calibration was not successful, the cooker hood switches to standby mode.
Our Aria flush fit ceiling hood is proving to be very successful and due to the feedback we have received, we have introduced two new colours to the range. We have 2 new models with matching frame colours, so the Aria is now available with White panel and matching white frame and black with a black frame. Designed to fit between standard joists and at a great price point, all in stock for immediate delivery. View the range here https://www.viandpro.com/store/Ceiling-Hoods-Designed-To-Fit-Between-Joists-c124005234
We are delighted to have the full range of gas hobs back in stock. It's a challenging time globally for the sourcing of parts and increased transit costs. Our commitment to maintain quality and not cut corners in specification by substituting components means we were waiting a bit longer for this shipment - but it's here now. One of the very few 90cm hobs featuring 2 Wok burners, and the only one featuring 2 x Dual Wok burners*. Available in 915mm 6 burner hob with 2 x Dual Wok Burners ( black glass or stainless steel ) 860mm 5 burner hob with 2 x Dual Wok Burners ( black glass or stainless steel ) See the range here *Some manufacturers advertise their hobs feature dual wok burner and it sounds like it means 2, but it's actually just large burner with an outer and inner flame . The ViandPro feature two dual wok burners on the 90cm models and they range cookers.
The first big restock of 2022 has landed and the Aria in White with stainless steel frame has arrived back in stock. It's unique in its design to sit between standard UK joists and fit flush to the ceiling without any bulkhead or drop down box. Check it out here. For a limited time, you can use ARIA100 to save a massive £100 off the usual RRP. We offer flexible payment options via Klarna
Starting from Febuary 2022, all our appliances now come with a 2 year warranty. Full information on what's covered is available on the warranty information page.
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