Choosing a silent hood: rating of the quietest models. Duct fans Silent hoods: rating of the quietest models

Silent duct fan is designed to be used in supply and exhaust ventilation systems. It is suitable for environments where there are stringent noise requirements and limited space for ventilation equipment.

The device of the channel fan for an extract

The device has an electric motor with an external rotor. When engaged, the rotor moves around the starter, making the engine economical and compact in size. Another advantage of this design is the accuracy and balance of assembly.

Most manufacturers pay considerable attention to the thermal protection of the unit. It's built into the system. The domestic duct fan has a thermal contact relay, which ensures reliability. The restart is carried out automatically, thereby preventing malfunctions and protecting the device from possible overheating.

In our catalog there are various models of fans with different housings. They come with a round plastic or rectangular metal case.

Mounting

Round fans are easy to install in the ventilation network. Thanks to a large number of different components and accessories, such a product can be installed in any room, and it will meet all the necessary standards and design requirements.

The device can be mounted in any required position. Its main advantage is high power with the most compact dimensions. It is great for installation in tight spaces. Manufacturers equip their products with volume controls or transformers to make it easier to control the ventilation of the room.

Main advantages:

• Long service life
• Small, lightweight design
• The device is convenient and easy to assemble and mount
• Electric motor and impeller are co-located
• Ventilation power is controllable
• At start-up, energy costs are significantly reduced, resulting in savings

The most powerful hoods are not those that consume a lot of electricity, but those that are able to remove or purify large volumes of air. Productivity is measured in m3 / h, and below we have made a selection of the most powerful hoods, the productivity of which is not lower than 800 square meters per hour. Such models are for large kitchens, they are expensive.

1st place - Bosch DWB 091 U 51 IX

Expensive and powerful fireplace hood worth $730. Its productivity is 820 m3/h with power consumption of 270 W. The device can operate in exhaust or recirculation (filtration) mode. There are 3 speeds of power mode available, there is a touch convenient electronic control and even an intensive mode of operation.

The kit even comes with a carbon filter, so the device can be immediately used as an air purifier. The noise level of this hood is 64 dB, which is quite a lot.

This model has collected positive reviews on the Internet, and that is why we put it in first place. It is very powerful and, according to the manufacturer, is intended for ordinary kitchens. With its high power, it quickly absorbs all odors when cooking food, and in the first stages of power it works relatively quietly. Great device!

2nd place - Kronasteel LINA 600 white 4P-S

A relatively inexpensive hood for its performance at $280. This is a slanted chimney hood that looks just great. Its capacity is 800 m3/h with an energy consumption of only 190 watts. And one more thing: there is a sleep timer, LED backlight and electronic control.

Judging by the reviews, the device is worth the money. Everything is fine here: the price, the quality of materials / assembly, and performance. Moreover, even at high speeds the device works quietly, which is another plus. This is a beautiful and stylish hood, which has a place in the most ordinary and spacious kitchen - it has a very high performance.

3rd place - Samsung HDC6D90UG

Quite old, but a great range hood for $167. You can find it in household appliance stores today. This is a productive fireplace hood with a beautiful design. It works in recirculation and air exhaust mode, 4 powers are available. The maximum productivity is 861 m3 / h, plus there is an intensive mode and other small advantages, but they are not particularly impressive.

Buyers respond positively to the model, noting the convenience and performance of the device. However, there are also few negative reviews. Some customers are unhappy with the fact that the hood often gives errors on the display and makes a lot of noise at maximum performance.

4th place - ELIKOR Onyx 60

Stylish and pretty hood ELIKOR Onyx 60 at a price of 320 dollars. You can find it in hardware stores, but not all. This is not a very fresh model, but quite successful and powerful.

It works as an air purifier or just an exhaust hood, bringing air out into the street or into a ventilation shaft. Its performance is simply amazing - 1000 m3 / h with an energy consumption of only 280 watts. There are also 4 speed power adjustment, electronic touch control, which is now fashionable, display, time and beautiful pattern.

The model is successful and efficient. To say that it effectively copes with odors is an understatement. It does work well, but it's not without flaws. First of all, it is touch control. If water gets on it or moisture from the air condenses, then it becomes difficult to manage - the sensor responds poorly. And one more thing: at the highest power it works loudly.

5th place - Zigmund & Shtain K 226.61 B

Price - 380-385 dollars in household appliances stores. Black and beautiful hood with high performance - 1100 m3 / h. It works in recirculation and air exhaust mode, has touch electronic control, a timer, a display, even a remote control.

In general, this hood is not much different from those presented above. The kit comes with charcoal and grease filters, therefore, upon purchase, you can immediately use it as an air filter (the charcoal filter is rarely included).

Her problem is noise at 3 speeds. However, this problem is common to almost all hoods, and this one is no exception. Overall, the device is simply excellent and worthy of its money. Recommended.

We write the following powerful hood models in the table below. There are few reviews about them, so it is difficult to judge their quality:

Indeed, hoods are different: black, white, perhaps even red. And also silver, beige, sometimes even painted. The choice of color solution is a personal matter for everyone. The basic principle of operation is by and large identical. But such characteristics as dimensions, body shape, supported placement method make it possible to classify household hoods into the following categories:

Visor air cleaners

The most inexpensive. Flat horizontal "boxes" with the usual attributes: fan, backlight, grease filter. The latter is either textile replaceable or washable aluminum. The second option is, of course, more practical. It is found on sale separately, therefore, if you did not get it by default, you should not worry much.

Why air purifiers? Most models are capable of working in exhaust mode, but the power is not enough. It is much easier to supplement a compact device with a carbon odor absorber element, periodically changing it in accordance with the recommendations and with your own perception of efficiency, than to build a bulky structure with a “corrugation” stretching through the entire kitchen.

Chimney hoods

Dome. Actually, from the terminology it is clear how they look. The body shape is borrowed from classic exhaust hoods and implies the creation of traction already upon connection to normally operating ventilation. However, inside the cone there is also a powerful motor (usually much stronger than in compact flat models), which provides forced "suction" of air, due to which the effect of using the hood is greatly enhanced.

Straight chimney hoods. In a certain sense, this is a product of the evolution of dome versions, with the difference that the emphasis is on increasing the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe working surface and increasing the power of the built-in fan. Such hoods are most often made of stainless steel, they look very solid, they are usually equipped with two or more aluminum filters, beautiful and bright lighting. The best modifications are equipped with a pair of efficient motors at once.

Inclined cooker hoods. Again, a variation on the theme of fireplaces. They stand out with an angled surface. They look very modern, aesthetically pleasing, but also extremely convenient from a practical point of view. Even a tall person standing at the stove is not in danger of “collising” his head with the hood body, access to the filter for maintenance is simplified, and it is easier to wash the work surface. You just need to understand that the fan must also be of decent power in order to confidently draw in smoke, steam and hot greasy air, despite their “desire” to slip past.

Corner hoods. Such models are less common, but if the hob is installed non-standard, you do not have to choose. In principle, there are both domed, and straight, and inclined.

Island hoods. There are the same straight models, adapted for both wall and ceiling mounting above the cooking area brought to the center of the kitchen, as well as cylindrical, rectangular and even sling-mounted versions in the form of an impromptu chandelier (air purifier format).

Built-in hoods

For installation in a wall cabinet. Out of the box, such an installation has functionality similar to that of classic flat air cleaners, but still with a significant positive difference: a more powerful motor is used, as a result, performance is incomparably better, installation is carried out inside the furniture (there is also the possibility of covert laying of the air duct ), the retractable screen means maximum compactness.

For countertop installation. A very advanced, but also very expensive hood option for those users who can afford elite-level appliances. The main "body" of such hoods is also hidden in the kitchen cabinet. Only already in the bottom. Depending on the design of a particular model, the work surface can rise vertically, perpendicular to the hob, or remain static horizontal, drawing air down due to the extraordinary “power” performance of the standard fan.

So, what kind of kitchen hood is still better to buy?

This rating has collected good kitchen hoods according to buyers. What to choose for your kitchen is an individual question. Use our tips, descriptions of the advantages and disadvantages of models and customer reviews to choose the most suitable hood that will last you a long time.

Too loudly operating the hood can cause discomfort to a person. On average, the sound level for most models is about 55-60 dB, which is tangible, and interferes with normal even being in the kitchen (not to mention talking or watching TV).

In order not to spoil your own comfort, you must choose models with the lowest sound level during operation. You can read about and about ways to reduce it separately, and below we’ll figure out which models are the most “quiet”.

What is the average noise level of the hood?

kitchen extract of medium power (about 500-800 m³ / h) - about 50-60 dB. If this indicator according to the data sheet is higher than 60 dB, this is no longer desirable. Well, if this figure is below 50 - that's great.

Let's just say: sound level is directly related to power. The more powerful the device, the louder it works. And vice versa: less powerful The hoods are much less noisy.

For example, among low-power exhaust units (up to 300-500 "cubes" per hour), you can find quiet models - up to 49-50 dB. If the model has an average capacity (conditionally from 500 to 800 "cubes" per hour), then almost certainly sound it will be louder than 52 dB.

The most powerful installations (with a capacity of 800 "cubes" and above) are unlikely to have a noise level below 53-55 dB. Most likely, at maximum power, they will sound loud enough, in the region of 57-60 dB, drowning out a working TV.

Manufacturers producing the quietest hoods

Silent models (whose “sound” is less than average) are in the lineup from each manufacturer. However, some companies in this regard are distinguished by the fact that they have more "quiet" models than others.

List of manufacturers with the most "quiet" hoods:

Technologies aimed at reducing noise

To ensure a low noise level during operation, manufacturers use the following methods and technologies:

Installation of two fans instead of one. As a result, the engine speed decreases, and it sounds quieter. In addition, two-fan hoods have more power reserve.

Increasing the thickness of the body walls. If the cabinet wall is too thin, the sound will be strong. In addition to the fact that he will not be "restrained", the wall will also resonate. And vice versa: a thick wall "quenches" the sound and does not resonate. The disadvantage is that the weight of the product increases, so you can increase the thickness up to a certain indicator.

Location of the fan away from the air intake.

Installation of acoustic "traps" (sound absorbers) inside the case.

Silent hoods: rating of the quietest models

Please note: all specifications (including noise level) were taken from the descriptions in stores, so there may be errors in them.

For convenience, we will distribute the models according to the power range.

The most "quiet" hoods with a capacity of up to 500 "cubes":

Krona Steel Bella (width 60 cm): productivity up to 390 m³ / h, maximum noise level - 46 dB. The average cost is about 8500 rubles.

Akpo WK-4 Nero Eco (60 cm): draws up to 420 m³ 8 6,500 rubles.

Maunfeld Aire 60 (60 cm): draws up to 500 m³ /h, maximum noise level - 4 8 db. Average cost - approx. 5000 rubles.

Ardesia Basic-F (50 cm): draws up to 190 m³/h, sounds up to 49 dB. It costs an average of 3500 rubles.

Indesit H 161 IX (60 cm): productivity 230 m³ / h. Sounds like up to 50 dB. The approximate cost is up to 4500 rubles.

Among hoods with a capacity of 500 to 800 "cubes", the following models are the least noisy:

Krona Irida Sensor 600: width 60 cm, capacity up to 500 m³ / h, maximum "sound" up to 50-52 dB. It costs about 15500.

Elikor Ruby S4 (60 cm): extracts up to 700 m³/h. Sounds like no louder than 52 dB. Cost - up to 9000.

Maunfeld Aire Fast 50 Inox (50 cm): extracts up to 520 m³/h. Maximum noise - up to 48 dB. It costs about 6000.

Shindo Pallada sensor 60 SS/BG 4ETC (60 cm): draws up to 760 m³/h. may sound up to 52 dB. You can buy for 23-24 thousand.

Korting KHC 6957 X (60 cm): performance up to 750 m³ / h. The maximum noise level is up to 52 dB.It costs about 15 thousand.

Hansa OKC 613 RBH (60 cm): extracts up to 500 m³/h. Volume limit - 53 dB. It costs about 12 thousand.

Teka DJE 60 inox (60 cm): performance up to 700 m³ / h. Noisy up to 54 dB. It costs around 15 thousand.

The most powerful and "quiet" of household models with a capacity of over 800 "cubes":

Kuppersberg F 660 (inclined): 60 cm wide, pulls up to 900 m³/h. Noise will be up to 47 dB. It costs about 22 thousand.