We all need new air: a guide to choosing your next hood
Choosing a new hood is an important decision, since your new hood determines the air quality, brightness and background noise in your kitchen.
Your space, your style, your hood: find your perfect model
Wall-mounted
This hood is installed against the wall, depending on the hob model and positioned over the burners, in order to cover the cooking area.
Island
This hood has been thought up to adapt to island kitchen countertops: if the hob is positioned in the centre of the room, the hood will be installed on the ceiling above it, directly over the burners.
Corner hood
This hood is intended for corner installation, thus taking up a corner of a room and covering a corner hob, such as in in kitchens which have a two-sided layout.
Ceiling
The ceiling hood is also an important lighting point for the kitchen: it is positioned in the centre of the room or against the wall, naturally over the hob, and is installed in the false ceiling.
Downdraft
Especially created for kitchens that are away from the wall, both peninsulas or central islands. The hood is installed directly on the hob countertop, becoming part of the kitchen itself.
Suspended
This hood is of strong aesthetic impact, which stands out in any space, not only for its extraction, but also as an eclectic element of design: installed on the ceiling above the hob and suspended just like a chandelier.
Duct-out hood
The duct-out hood exhausts air to the outisde. This is the most used type, because it ensures high performance, high capacity and low noise level.
Recirculating hood
The recirculating hood removes bad odours by means of a dedicated charcoal filter and reintroduces air into the kitchen. This type is suitable for rooms with no extractor duct, affords air saving and avoids thermal losses to the outside.
Extractor hob
The hood is perfectly integrated into the hob. Extraction is carried out from below through extractor vents positioned near the burners, which convey fumes and odours down to be expelled within the kitchen body.
We have a hood for every space
What size should the hood be?
Every Elica hood is a great hood. But, what size should the right one for you be? The rules are simple: for the hood to be truly efficient, the model must adapt to the size of the hob. However, knowing the dimensions isn’t enough: in order for the hood to work its best you must also know at what height it needs to be positioned, and what is the recommended air flow rate for your kitchen space.
How far away should it be installed from the hob?
This parameter is regulated by an official directive setting forth standard distances, that all of our models follow. Every Elica product comes with an installation and instruction manual, which must always be followed to guarantee maximum performance. As a rule, the minimum distance between the bottom of the pots, positioned on the hob, and the lower surface of the hood, cannot be less than 50 cm for electric hobs and 65 cm for gas ones.
How do I choose the air flow rate?
An ideal hood adapts to its environment and to the habits of whoever uses the kitchen. To guarantee maximum performance, it is important to know how to choose the proper air flow rate of your desired model. First of all, the flow rate value must be calculated, which is obtained by multiplying the cubage of your kitchen by ten.
Example: for a kitchen with a volume of (surface x height) of 50m³, you must calculate 50x10 = 500 m³/h. The value of 500 cubic meters / hour represents the minimum hood air flow rate suitable for your kitchen.
How many people do you usually cook for?
You also need to consider the daily use of the hob: occasional cooking, for one or two people, requires a lower flow rate than when cooking for a larger number of people. Furthermore, for anyone who enjoys cooking more elaborated meals, such as fried foods or stews, we recommend choosing an even higher air flow rate.
How many m² is your kitchen?
Value calculated with a standard height of 2,70 m.When the hood becomes the star of the kitchen
We have over 100 Elica hood models, with countless combinations of materials and finishes. Every product is a result of meticulous design studies: this means that an Elica hood is capable of being the “star” in your kitchen, indulging your style. Be it with either minimal lines or bold personality, an Elica hood always tells something about you, your personal tastes, your kitchen and your home.
The right lighting for your kitchen
According to our philosophy, the hood plays the starring role in the kitchen space. For this reason, hood lighting should always match the mood of whoever lives in the home and uses the kitchen. Lighting should offer innovative solutions that outline the entire space, in addition to illuminating the hob.
Material experts
Elica hoods are born out of careful technical and technological studies, which allow our designers to always create products of great aesthetic impact. We offer a wide selection of finishes and materials: eclectic, versatile, resistant surfaces, designed especially for your next kitchen décor.
Cristalplant®
Its soft look is not deceiving: Cristalplant® is extraordinarily resistant and hypoallergenic, because it is made of natural minerals and pure acrylic fillers.
Stainless steel
A timeless solution, which makes the hood both sturdy and durable. Its smooth, shiny steel surfaces are also extremely easy to clean.
Glass
All of the transparency and lightness of glass: the most elegant material to keep a space clear and brilliant. For this reason, glass is considered the “prince of hoods”.
Denim finish
An unexpected outfit for an extractor hood: the kitchen is transformed into a young and dynamic atelier, the perfect space to foster creativity.
Metal
Stylish solutions for various tastes: copper reflects light, blending perfectly in both classic and modern spaces; cast iron gives an industrial look; rust and Peltrox give surfaces that look lived-in appearance.
Krion®
An innovative material, similar to stone, but warm to the touch. Its original composition gives it exclusive qualities: smooth, non-porous, solid, resistant germ-proof surfaces.
Wood
A naturally welcoming choice, to always feel at home. Wood stands the test of time, it is resistant and ever -changing, offering customizable solutions in various nuances.
Naked effect
Customization at its most versatile: the hood is nude, coverable with the finish that best adapts to surrounding architecture and décor. An idea that perfectly blends in with your style.
Not only clean air
We have topped off our hood settings with innovative ideas and intuitive features, which enhance their look while guaranteeing the highest performance levels. Smart controls, special materials and surfaces, cooking aids, as well as other surprising solutions in terms of noise level and energy savings: making your kitchen experience much more pleasant and satisfying.
Rely on a specialized technician
Let a true expert install your hood: only in this way can we guarantee perfect operation. In any case, make sure that it is installed in proximity of an electrical socket, and that the external connection piping is 120-150mm in diameter, without any bends and not too long. Carefully follow our instruction manual.
Who to contact
Don’t have a trusted licenced technician? The Service Partner section of our website will provide you with one.
Where to buy an Elica hood
Power, design, finishes and features: there are many factors to consider when choosing a hood. Still unsure which is the right hood for your kitchen? Would you like to receive personalized tips and satisfy your curiosity? The answer is simple: turn to our stores and authorized retailers, who have been carefully trained to give adequate answers to any question and recommend the best hood or extractor hob model for your kitchen. We have over 600 in Italy, come and get to know us!
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