Clean air and nothing more: TOP 5 telescopic hoods

The German brand Teka is known for bathroom and kitchen products with stylish design, high performance and affordable prices. The TL 6310 hood of the WISH Easy series is a budget model with good performance at a price of only $70.

The device is made of stainless steel and is available in silver, black or white. The depth of 41 cm with the panel extended is enough to get rid of fumes from all the burners of the stove and at the same time not bang your head against the visor during cooking.

Filters are made of aluminium, they are not afraid of rust. Lighting with 2 x 28 W halogen lamps is bright and pleasing to the eye, and the energy consumption is an order of magnitude lower than that of hoods with incandescent lamps.

The hood operates at 2 speeds and the noise is quite tolerable at both - 45 and 54 dB, respectively. Given the cost of the device, it's even quieter than you'd expect.

The capacity of the TL 6310 is 332 m3/h, which is enough for daily cooking in a 6-8 m2 kitchen. For better air purification in recirculation mode, it is recommended to install a carbon filter, it is purchased separately. But it’s better to immediately worry about the availability, because not all hoods are easy to find this accessory.

The modes and speeds are controlled using buttons and everything is simple and clear here. One button is responsible for speed selection and shutdown. The second is for turning on / off the backlight and automatic mode, when the backlight is always on when the engine is running.

The Teka TL 6310 hood is perfect for small kitchens or office kitchen areas, where, as a rule, they are limited only to heating food, and not cooking it.

The Swiss brand Franke has been producing household appliances and accessories for over 100 years, delighting consumers with an excellent balance of design and functionality. The FTC 612 is a range hood for spacious kitchens at a very competitive price of $85.

The device looks stylish and modern in the interior. The solid metal body is painted in brown, stainless steel or white, making it easy to match the hood to the color of the furniture.

Grease traps made of aluminium retain dirt well, are easy to clean, and are not afraid of corrosion. To switch functions, a slider is used that moves easily and is strong enough not to break for a long time.

The area above the stove is illuminated by two 28W halogen lamps. The power of their luminous flux is similar to two 40 W incandescent lamps, but the resource is twice as high.

The hood is traditionally two-mode. If it is not possible to bring the ventilation duct outside or into the shaft, you can install carbon filters (not included) and use the device in recirculation mode.

Works FTC 612 on one engine, but 3 speeds. At maximum speed, the noise level is frankly not comfortable - 67 dB, and this is with a capacity of only 420 m3 / h, which is fully enough for a kitchen up to 10 m2 in size. For comparison, in the Elica Elite 26 IX/A/60 stainless steel Price from 5 690 up to 13 041 ₴ the performance is much higher - 900 m3/h, and the noise level is as much as 6 dB less.

In summary, we can say that the Franke FTC 612 hood is a good choice for owners of apartment kitchens. It is inexpensive. Pulls well. Well, the noise will have to endure.

The Spanish company Cata is a leader in the production of ventilation systems and kitchen hoods, with branches and production facilities both at home and abroad. The TF 5260 is a powerful twin-motor hood in a modern design at an affordable price, only about $100.

The device is available in silver, black and white. There is also a modification with a glass front panel, which is offered in black and white - in general, you can choose for any kitchen design. When fully extended, the device completely covers the stove, capturing all the fumes. Aluminium filters are not afraid of corrosion, they are dishwasher safe, they are well cleaned of grease.

TF 5260 traditionally operates in two modes : air extraction and recirculation. Three speeds allow you to choose the most economical and quiet option for every application. At the first speed, the hood is quiet - 41 dB, since the operation of one motor is enough, but at the third it buzzes noticeably louder - 55 dB. By the way, two motors are also good because if one breaks down, the second one will remain working.

The device effectively functions in rooms with an area of 10 - 13 m2, showing a maximum productivity of 600 m3 / h. That is, in an hour, the hood completely drives all the air in the room through itself 2 times, which means it is guaranteed to remove all odors from it.

The design allows the installation of carbon filters, but you will have to buy consumables and change them often, without them it is better not to turn on the hood at all in the recirculation mode.

For lighting, 2 incandescent lamps of 40 W each are used, which is not very economical, but it is cheap to replace, and there is a lot of light in the kitchen. Slider control functions are convenient and intuitive.

In general, Cata, as always, pleases with simplicity and reliability at an affordable price. The TF 5260 hood is a productive, easy-to-use model for a family that cooks every day.

The Italian company Elica has been developing household appliances using innovative technologies for more than 40 years, taking care of the appearance and practicality of its products. Elite 26 IX/A/60 is a powerful hood with a stylish design and expensive appearance at a corresponding price of about $220.

The model is made of stainless steel, in natural color. The front part of the sliding panel is trimmed with black glass. Complete filters made of aluminium can be easily removed and washed, they are not afraid of cleaning agents. Filter contamination is indicated by a special indication on the control panel.

Elite 26 IX/A/60 shows a high maximum capacity of 900 m3/h. This means that it can be used in kitchens up to 20 m2 and does an excellent job of removing most pungent and pungent odors. Against the background of such power, the device shows very low power consumption, only 180 W / h. For comparison, Gorenje BHP 643 ORAB black Price from 8 789 up to 10 675 ₴ at the same price level, but with a capacity of 720 m3/h, consumes 246 Wh.

Push-button control provides a choice of 3 speeds plus intensive Boost mode. In it, the device makes a predictably loud noise (61 dB), but it cleans quickly. You can set a sleep timer for each speed, the activation of which will be indicated by a pulsing backlight.

The backlight itself is implemented using 2 halogen lamps with a power of up to 20 W each, the light is pleasant and does not tyre.

Without a doubt, the Elite 26 IX/A/60 hood pleases not only the eye, but also the sense of smell. It is profitable to buy it in houses where the kitchen is combined with the dining room, or they often cook for a large family. The considerable price is due to the high performance. Those who do not need this will easily find a device no worse, but cheaper.

The Slovenian brand Gorenje produces practical and beautiful household appliances that have been popular on the world market for many years. The BHP 643 ORA is a modern, efficient range hood with advanced features, priced at around $310.

The device is made of stainless steel in a modern design. The colors are a stylish combination of silver and black. The dimensions of the case are somewhat larger than those of other models in the class, 31x60x32 cm, this should be taken into account when manufacturing the cabinet. With the panel extended, the depth of the appliance is 47 cm - enough to cover the space above all the burners. The panel is made using GentleClose technology - it slides silently and smoothly even with light finger pressure.

Aluminium filters are covered with polyurethane foam, so they last longer than usual, and are easily cleaned of dirt. A special indicator signals that the filter is clogged and needs to be cleaned. The design provides for the installation of an active filter, but it is not included in the kit.

The hood is equipped with 1 motor with a power of 246 W / h. Consumption is not the most economical, so the backlight helps to save energy, which is implemented using 2 LED lamps of 3 W each, while the working area is illuminated quite brightly, the light is pleasant.

The device has a capacity of 575 m3, that is, it is able to overtake through itself in 1 hour an amount of air equal to 10 volumes of a room with an area of 15 m2. This is more than enough to get rid of any odors, not just food. Three standard speeds and an intensive PowerBoost mode allow you to adjust the hood depending on the type of food and how they are cooked.

Given the characteristics of the equipment, the maximum noise level of 62 dB cannot be called critical, especially since it will obviously work in intensive mode infrequently.

But especially the BHP 643 ORA pleases with the “bells and whistles”: the AdaptTech system (advanced smoke sensor) automatically detects the level of pollution and selects the engine speed, and the timer allows you to set the automatic shutdown of the device after 10, 20 or 30 minutes. There is also an update function that activates the device every hour for 10 minutes to keep the indoor air clean.

All control is concentrated on the touch panel, it is not difficult to understand it, but it is easy to operate.

In a word, BHP 643 ORA itself “knows” when and how to purify the air, it will do it efficiently and quickly. It is not a sin to fork out for such an independent assistant.