How to choose a hood motor?

Today, any modern hood is equipped with a special motor. But sometimes it happens that it has to be changed after a certain time or as a result of some kind of breakdown. Of course, it is best to entrust the solution to the problem to the appropriate specialists, but sometimes you have to choose the details yourself. Before making a choice, you should take into account a lot of nuances, features of this kind of technical products, as well as familiarize yourself with the advice of specialists.

The hood device itself is very simple, many breakdowns can be repaired by yourself without replacing the corresponding parts. Sometimes the help of specialists is not required. The motor is an integral part of any hood, whatever type it may be. Basically, motors are asynchronous and single-phase. We can say that the motor is the “core” of the hood. The motor and motor are intended for both multi-speed hoods and classic multi-speed versions. The motors are built into both conventional wall-mounted hoods and versions built into tables and pedestals.

Since the hoods operate in conditions of high air pollution and rather high temperatures, they can fail quite quickly. This is due to regular vapors from food that is constantly being cooked on the stove, as well as the ingress of fatty substances through the protective grid of the equipment. This happens even though today many hoods are equipped with special grease filters.

Even with proper care and regular cleaning, fatty deposits will accumulate on the engine and directly on the motor, which will further affect the self-cooling quality of the motor, wires and some other parts.

Also, the problem with the motor can be associated with wear on the bearings or with a burned out winding. The reasons are the same - the adhesion of mud and fat deposits. When the question arises of replacing the motor, sometimes it is easier to purchase a new hood than to spend money on replacing parts of the old one. However, this issue is best discussed with a specialist. In addition, it is very important to be sure that the problem is directly in the motor.

If third-party sounds are heard in the engine or electric motor, for example, the unit hums, but refuses to work, first you should check the winding around it. Usually, experts call this wiring with special devices. If everything is fine with it, then you should check the capacitor, which is also responsible for turning on the engine. Some hood models are designed in such a way that a capacitor is included in the motor winding circuit.

When the problem is there, the speed of the hood itself may not shift. In the event of any breakdowns, you should carefully study the instruction manual for the equipment.... If the basic solutions to the problem did not help, most likely you will have to use the services of specialists and even replace some parts.

It is best to select and purchase motors for kitchen hoods in specialized and licensed stores. In addition, in case of serious breakdowns, it is best to give preference to parts of the same company as the hood itself. In this way, the risks of further breakdowns will be significantly reduced.Many hoods with an external motor have improved ventilation compared to conventional options, and they also emit less noise, which is a definite plus.

Very often, customers cannot choose between single or dual motor range hoods. Most often, these models resemble a dome. Of course, the standard equipment assumes the presence of only one engine, but more powerful designs are equipped with several. Many experts believe that it is best to purchase options with two motors, since they are more productive, but in case of breakdowns, problems may arise with additional waste.

In order not to encounter problems in the operation of the equipment and the internal motor, it is best not to purchase such products on dubious Chinese sites. An excellent option would be to buy equipment from reliable and long-established manufacturers who give good warranty periods. For example, you should pay attention to hoods and motors for them from Electrolux, Krona and some others.

For information on how to choose the right hood, see the next video.