We are currently in the middle of planning our kitchen, and after much consideration, I have decided to go with a recirculation hood.
The hood will be an island hood. I have already noticed there are huge differences in quality. But how do I determine what really matters? Price is a big factor, but I don’t want to end up with a stylish, affordable design hood that basically just moves a little air and doesn’t perform well.
So, I would appreciate some input – what minimum recirculation rate should I be looking for? What else should be taken into account? Are there manufacturers that are clearly recommended or others to avoid?
The hood will be an island hood. I have already noticed there are huge differences in quality. But how do I determine what really matters? Price is a big factor, but I don’t want to end up with a stylish, affordable design hood that basically just moves a little air and doesn’t perform well.
So, I would appreciate some input – what minimum recirculation rate should I be looking for? What else should be taken into account? Are there manufacturers that are clearly recommended or others to avoid?
Deliverer schrieb:
There are also other manufacturers that offer models without extendable parts, like Neff, for example, recently. I personally find even the (very expensive) retractable solutions less obstructive to the view than a standard hood. A common factor among all these options is that they cost well over 1000,-.When calculating the price of, for example, Bora, it should be noted that you get a complete extractor hood and an induction cooktop for your money. Therefore, I think the price balances out.
We have a Berbel, and I have to admit—like Sebastian—that I don’t really understand why the thing cost nearly 2,000 euros. It does what it’s supposed to and maybe makes a bit less noise, but that’s basically it.
Then again, maybe that’s because I’m a kitchen layman...
What is absolutely true (and probably part of what you pay for) is the service—5 stars plus for that. We had complained that we found the hood a bit noisy, and a service technician came immediately to check the installation (he confirmed it was done correctly and that the noise level was normal).
On the other hand, I can imagine the hood is simply better made and lasts longer...
Then again, maybe that’s because I’m a kitchen layman...
What is absolutely true (and probably part of what you pay for) is the service—5 stars plus for that. We had complained that we found the hood a bit noisy, and a service technician came immediately to check the installation (he confirmed it was done correctly and that the noise level was normal).
On the other hand, I can imagine the hood is simply better made and lasts longer...
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Sebastian798 Sep 2016 07:25I would hope so as well
Regarding service: we previously had a ventilation unit in the kitchen that started having problems after six months – the customer service responded very quickly there, too.
That part also only cost 270 euros – just as an example that it's not necessarily about the price.
I still maintain that the price for the visually really attractive Berbel units is completely excessive – but the more expensive, the more they sell.
Regarding service: we previously had a ventilation unit in the kitchen that started having problems after six months – the customer service responded very quickly there, too.
That part also only cost 270 euros – just as an example that it's not necessarily about the price.
I still maintain that the price for the visually really attractive Berbel units is completely excessive – but the more expensive, the more they sell.
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garfunkel9 Sep 2016 23:50A recirculating hood that captures all the water vapor might not be a bad idea either. I find it quite pleasant with an exhaust hood that the humidity doesn't rise too much...
Although I don’t know of any high-quality recirculating hoods, only a cheap one that fails in every aspect.
Although I don’t know of any high-quality recirculating hoods, only a cheap one that fails in every aspect.
Hello,
I have also looked into recirculation hoods extensively and was close to ordering a Siemens hood. However, with most common hoods, the carbon filter needs to be replaced about once a year, which costs around 100 € (about 110 USD).
We have now ordered a Berbel Blockline, which allows me to regularly clean the grease tray. The carbon filter only needs to be changed every few years.
I have also looked into recirculation hoods extensively and was close to ordering a Siemens hood. However, with most common hoods, the carbon filter needs to be replaced about once a year, which costs around 100 € (about 110 USD).
We have now ordered a Berbel Blockline, which allows me to regularly clean the grease tray. The carbon filter only needs to be changed every few years.