At what height should the hood be installed above the stove?

The main question is at what height should the hood be installed to ensure its maximum efficiency? After all, if she pulls “half-heartedly”, fatty deposits will still accumulate on furnishings, decor, curtains and other textile elements. He also settles on the ceilings and walls, and on the floors.

Recommendations on the installation height are given by the manufacturer and are reflected in the instructions, so it is very important to read it before proceeding with the installation. Typically, a range of values ​​is indicated that is appropriate for a particular model. Only with these values, will the hood really cope with air purification.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to get instructions - these useful brochures are often lost or torn during packaging, and you cannot read the necessary information. Therefore, it is useful to know at what height the hood is recommended by experts. This height depends, first of all, on what stove is installed in your kitchen.

Direct extraction height above the stove

• For gas stoves, the height of the hood above the working surface should be in the range from 75 to 85 cm.
• For electric or induction cookers, the installation height can be less - from 65 to 75 cm.

The installation height of the inclined hood above the stove

Recently, inclined hoods have become widespread. They are more aesthetic and fit better with modern interior styles. For them, the installation height is slightly less:

• for gas stoves - 55-65 cm,
• for electric and induction cookers - 35-45 cm.

Why is it important to adhere to installation heights?

Installing the hood at the height recommended by the manufacturer is very important - only in this case it will work for a long time and effectively clean the air of burning and drops of fat formed during cooking.

Installing it at a lower height can cause a fire, interfere with cooking and does not look aesthetically pleasing. Too high a height will not allow to catch all the contaminants entering the air, and the efficiency of the hood will decrease.

Installing a power outlet

The location of the outlet where it will be connected depends on the installation height of the hood above the stove. Typically, the outlet is mounted directly above the hood. A good option is to fix the outlet above the line of wall cabinets by about 10-30 cm. In this case, do not forget to move the hole for the outlet 20 cm away from the axis of symmetry of the hood, since the exhaust duct runs in the center.