Air filter for the kitchen. Air purifier for the kitchen above the stove and its functions. No need to regularly change filters

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 50, white - built-in kitchen hood in white. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, acrylic and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and carbon filters. Dimensions: 500 x 487-522 x 150 mm. Add some fresh air to your kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103012

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 50 brown

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 50, brown - built-in kitchen hood in brown color. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, acrylic and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and carbon filters. Dimensions: 500 x 487-522 x 150 mm. Add some fresh air to your kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103011

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 60 white

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 60, white - built-in kitchen hood in white. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, acrylic and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and a carbon filter. Dimensions: 600 x 487-522 x 150 mm. Breathe fresh air deeply in your kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103014

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 60 brown

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 60, brown - built-in kitchen hood in brown color. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, acrylic and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and carbon filters. Dimensions: 600 x 487-522 x 150 mm. Breathe fresh air deeply in your kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103013

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 60 cream

Air purifier Elikor Davoline 60, cream - built-in kitchen hood in cream color. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40 W incandescent lamp, acrylic and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and a carbon filter. Dimensions: 600x487-522x150 mm. Breathe fresh air deeply in your kitchen!

Vendor code: #9198001

Air purifier Elikor Prizma 50 white

Air purifier Elikor Prizma 50, white - built-in white kitchen hood, with operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: hanging, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, acrylic grease and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and carbon filters. Dimensions: 500 x 487 x 150 mm. Treat yourself to some fresh air in the kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103019

Air purifier Elikor Prizma 60 white

Air purifier Elikor Prizma 60, white - built-in white kitchen hood, with operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: hanging, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, acrylic grease and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and carbon filters. Dimensions: 600 x 487 x 150 mm. Treat yourself to some fresh air in the kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103020

Air purifier Elikor Olympia 50 white

Air purifier Elikor Olympia 50, white - built-in white kitchen hood, with operating mode: hood-recirculation, installation: hanging, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with two 40W incandescent lamps, acrylic grease and carbon filters. A carbon filter is included in the package. Dimensions: 500 x 500 x 128-190 mm. Fits compactly and effectively purifies the air in a small kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103015

Air purifier Elikor Olympia 60 white

Air purifier Elikor Olympia 60, white - built-in kitchen hood in white, with operating mode: hood-recirculation, installation: hanging, 3-speed slide switch, maximum capacity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with two 40W incandescent lamps, acrylic grease and carbon filters. A carbon filter is included in the package. Dimensions: 600 x 500 x 130 mm. A compact solution - the air is fresh and it takes up little space in the kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103017

Air purifier Elikor Europe 50 white

Air purifier Elikor Europe 50, white - built-in kitchen hood in white with a stainless steel front panel and a tinted glass hood. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, aluminum grease and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and a carbon filter. Dimensions: 500 x 487-522 x 150 mm. Stylishly integrate freshness into your life!

Vendor code: #6103007

Air purifier Elikor Europe 60 white

Air purifier Elikor Europe 60, white - built-in kitchen hood in white with a stainless steel front panel and a tinted glass hood. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, aluminum grease and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and a carbon filter. Dimensions: 600 x 487-522 x 150 mm. Stylishly integrate freshness into your life!

Vendor code: #6103009

Air purifier Elikor Europe 50 black

Air purifier Elikor Europe 50, black - built-in kitchen hood in black with a stainless steel front panel and a tinted glass hood. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, aluminum grease and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and a carbon filter. Dimensions: 500 x 487-522 x 150 mm. With this hood the air in your home will always be fresh!

Vendor code: #6103008

Air purifier Elikor Europe 60 black

Air purifier Elikor Europe 60, black - built-in kitchen hood in black with a stainless steel front panel and a tinted glass hood. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 3-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with one 40W incandescent lamp, aluminum grease and carbon filters. Supplied with an adapter for a flexible air duct and a carbon filter. Dimensions: 600 x 487-522 x 150 mm. With this hood the air in your home will always be fresh!

Vendor code: #6103010

Air purifier Elikor Retractable unit 60 NS 1 motor

Air purifier Elikor Retractable unit 60, NS 1 motor - built-in kitchen hood in stainless steel color, with a retractable unit and one motor. Operating mode: exhaust-recirculation, installation: suspended, 2-speed slide switch, maximum productivity: 350 m3/hour, 40W incandescent lamp lighting, anodized aluminum frame grease and carbon filters. Dimensions: 600 x 305-478 x 170 mm. Comes with an adapter for flexible air duct. This hood will become your stylish and powerful assistant in the kitchen!

Vendor code: #6103002

Air purifier Elikor Olympia 50 NS

Air purifier Elikor Olympia 50, stainless steel - built-in kitchen hood in stainless steel color, with operating mode: hood-recirculation, installation: hanging, 3-speed push-button switch, maximum capacity: 290 m3/hour, lighting with two 40W incandescent lamps, anodized aluminum frame grease and carbon filters. A carbon filter is included in the package. Dimensions: 500 x 500 x 130 mm. A compact solution - the air is fresh and it takes up little space in the kitchen!

A kitchen filter refers to a kitchen circulating air purifier that purifies the air by passing it through a filter system.

A flow-through (full-fledged) hood and a circulation purifier are only superficially similar techniques, but their operating principles are completely different. A flow hood exhausts polluted air into the ventilation system (outside the room), and a circulation air purifier circulates the same air in the room: passing it through a filter system, cleans it and immediately returns it back to the same room. Let's look at the pros and cons of each type of technology.

Flow hood

The device is placed directly above the stove and, when operating, draws in steam, smoke, and in general everything that is commonly called kitchen fumes. Through the air duct, all contaminants and combustion products are discharged outside the room along with the air.

Since there is an outflow of air in the kitchen, it is necessary that fresh air from the street enters the apartment during operation. Therefore, do not forget to open windows and doors. After all, the air must constantly circulate (air thrown into the street must be replaced by fresh intake). If everything is hermetically sealed, and air from the street is not allowed to enter, then it is possible that while the hood is operating, air from neighboring apartments will begin to flow into your apartment. You probably won't like it.

It is believed that with the correct ratio of hood power and cubic meters of room, per hour of operation of the device, the entire volume of air in the kitchen should change from 10 to 12 times. Agree that this is the most complete update of the kitchen air, provided, of course, that the air outside meets environmental standards.

The flow-through hood has a filter (although there are also hoods without it). But its presence does not affect the quality of air purification in the room (as, say, in a circulation purifier), since this air is still discharged into the chimney and then into the street. Here the filter is needed only to protect the fan motor from sticky soot and grease residue.

From time to time, the filter must be washed and grease removed with a degreaser (either manually or using a dishwasher). If this is not done periodically, a filter clogged with greasy dirt will stop letting air through. The device will not be able to perform its main task. The load on the engine will increase and it may fail prematurely.

The method of 100% air replacement should appeal to everyone. Who can be against fresh air from the street? But the problem is that in winter, not everyone wants to lose heat in the house, especially if there is a problem with heating. After all, when it’s frosty outside, we try by all means to provide ourselves and our loved ones with a comfortable temperature in the apartment and pay money for it. This means that when we expel the air heated by heating into the chimney, we also throw our money there. In this case, it may be better to have a circulating kitchen air purifier at home.

Circulating air purifier

A circulating air purifier for the kitchen, like a flow-through hood, creates a forced draft. The air is forced through a two-stage filter system and returned to the room. Thus, the air circulates and is cleaned, leaving dirt particles on the filters of the device.

The role of filters here is paramount. The air first passes through a grease filter, which is usually a multi-layer perforated aluminum or steel sheet. These are reusable metal filters that can trap particles of fat and soot. As mentioned above, metal filters must be washed and cleaned as they become dirty.

There are also disposable grease-absorbing filters that are simply thrown away after contamination (for example, an acrylic or padding polyester filter). One way or another, any filter requires either cleaning or replacement. If this problem is ignored, the device gradually loses efficiency and becomes useless. If the appliance is located above a gas stove, old grease accumulated on the filter may even ignite.

After the grease filter, the air then passes through a carbon filter. This filter contains activated carbon, which is needed for “fine” air purification. It traps smaller particles of fat, dust, smoke, combustion products and partially neutralizes unpleasant odors.

Carbon filters will have to be purchased and changed every 4-6 months (depending on how much and how often you cook). The disadvantage of this method of cleaning kitchen air is the inability to capture some air impurities. For example, carbon dioxide. In order to enrich the air in the room with oxygen, all rooms still need to be ventilated from time to time.

It’s not bad when a kitchen hood can operate in two modes: the outflow of dirty air from the kitchen or its return in a partially purified form. Many of the latest models are designed this way so that you can choose the mode yourself depending on the situation. For example, in the summer, turn on the flow process and completely renew the air in the kitchen, and in winter, in order to save heat, make do with the circulation mode.

It is easier to install in the kitchen, of course, a circulating air purifier, since it does not require air exhaust, but the method of releasing soot and odors from the kitchen along with the air flow through the “sleeve” into the ventilation is more natural and effective.

It's no secret that polluted air in the home worsens health and leads to various diseases. People are used to complaining about the poor environment, about the huge number of enterprises and cars that emit tons of harmful substances into the air, but they often forget about their own home.

After all, it is at home that we spend most of our time, but we do little to organize a good air purification system. We continue to breathe air with dust, germs, wool, small debris, unpleasant odors, suffer from viral respiratory diseases and blame the environment for everything. And this despite the fact that there are many ways to purify air, and the market offers a wide range of devices for these purposes.

Firstly, it is necessary to ventilate the room daily in the morning and evening. To do this, you need to open the windows for a few minutes to refresh the atmosphere, because in a stagnant space, microbes feel like fish in water. Secondly, you should get a high-quality vacuum cleaner. It is advisable that this is not a budget device with a fabric dust collector, but a washing one. Inexpensive vacuum cleaners can only remove visible debris, and when cleaning, they raise dust into the air, which becomes electrified and spread throughout the home. The dust collectors themselves become a real breeding ground for microbes. Washing vacuum cleaners are equipped with a filter system that is not only capable of collecting up to 99% of dust, but also humidifying the air space.

Finally, you need to buy a range hood and an air purifier. This is where many consumers usually experience slight confusion. They don’t understand why there are two identical appliances in the house. Are they the same? Let's figure it out.

Hood and air purifier: the same thing?

You probably already guessed that these are two different types of devices that make indoor air cleaner. What then is the difference between an air purifier and a hood?

The hood is installed in the kitchen and cleans the air from fatty particles and odors that are formed during the cooking process. The air purifier can be used in any room and performs more subtle cleaning. The hood is a stationary equipment, the air purifier is a mobile device. It can be moved from room to room, whereas exhaust hoods are screwed to a wall, ceiling, cabinet or shelf. In addition, according to the cleaning principle, all hoods are the same, and there are several types of air purifiers, each of which is unique in its own way. Let's take a closer look at air purifiers and hoods.

Advantages of kitchen hoods

The main advantage of kitchen hoods is that they can operate in two modes - exhaust and recirculation. In the recirculation cycle, the air is cleaned and returned, while in the flow cycle it is discharged outside. To organize the outlet, you need to mount an air duct, connect it at one end to the hood, the other to the ventilation shaft, or lead it outside through the wall or ceiling. Now let’s learn more about the types of kitchen hoods, their parameters and advantages.

There are several types

As already mentioned, the hood cleans the air of fatty particles and odors that arise during the cooking process. The first exhaust devices were able to operate in one mode - either exhaust or recirculation. Today, there are also flow-through and recirculation models, but there are few of them. Most modern hoods are combined equipment.

But if the kitchen layout does not allow the installation of an air duct, the equipment will have to be used only in recirculation mode. Almost all manufacturers have single-mode models, so you don't have to overpay for a feature you won't use. There is also equipment that works only in a flow cycle, but it is better to buy a combined one. Sooner or later, the recirculation mode may be needed, for example, when a pressure drop occurs in the ventilation shaft and an unpleasant odor begins to appear. One way or another, you can choose one of the types: flow-through, recirculation or combined hood.

A grease filter, which is a mesh and is located at the bottom of the exhaust device, is responsible for cleaning the air from fat droplets. If the hood is used in recirculation mode, a carbon filter is used to remove odor particles, the main component of which is activated carbon, a well-known adsorbent.

Form options

Modern hoods are manufactured with an eye to the interior in which they will be used. There are several basic interior styles of kitchens:

• classic;
• modern;
• high tech;
• retro;
• Provence;
• country.

For example, an inclined hood with touch control is definitely not suitable for Provence, retro and country. Just like a fireplace with a wooden patterned edging, it will look ridiculous in a high-tech and modern interior. There are universal hoods that are suitable for different styles, such as dome hoods. This does not mean that the same model can be installed in Provence and Modern, you just can choose a device with a dome for a specific interior.

If you don’t want to focus on technology, you can hide it in a closet. There are built-in hoods that are installed in the kitchen unit; only the control panel remains visible. There are designer hoods that look more like expensive chandeliers than household appliances. There are plenty of forms and installation options, and the choice, as usual, is yours.

Performance

This is the main criterion when choosing a hood. If the performance is calculated correctly, the air in the kitchen should be completely changed 10-12 times within an hour. Productivity can be calculated by multiplying the area (m2) by the height (m) of the kitchen and by a factor of 12. We obtain the theoretical value in m3/hour. Practical performance is calculated taking into account losses at each bend of the air duct (for the flow cycle), in the carbon filter (for recirculation mode) and the slowdown in air movement due to the presence of furniture and household appliances in the kitchen. Typically, 10% is added to each line bend, 20% to the filter, and the remaining losses together will be 15-20%. Thus, 45-50% must be added to the calculated productivity.

For a small kitchen there is no need to buy a powerful hood. Typically, devices with a capacity of 350-450 m3/hour completely cope with the task. And for large kitchens, manufacturers produce appliances capable of passing 1000-1200 cubic meters through them - this is more than enough for domestic needs.

No need to regularly change filters

The grease filters in most hoods are reusable. This means that they do not need to be replaced. But over time, the layer of fat reduces the permeability of the filter mesh, reduces equipment performance, and increases the load on the motor.

To ensure normal air suction again, the grease filter must be washed. This can be done by hand or in the dishwasher. In the second case, the dishwasher will do everything itself, while the manual method requires some effort on the part of the user. We fill a container with warm water, add detergent, direct a small pressure from the tap to the grease-contaminated mesh, take a brush and start cleaning. Each pass of the scraper removes grease and dirt from hard-to-reach places, and a stream of clean water washes away dirt.

As a detergent, you can use soda and solutions based on vinegar or citric acid. To soften the dirt, the grease cartridge can be pre-boiled, then left for half an hour under the influence of washing preparations. The clean mesh is dried at room temperature.

When using the hood in recirculation mode, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the carbon filter. Unlike a grease filter, this is a disposable filter element that needs to be replaced. How often the carbon filter needs to be changed depends on the model of the exhaust device, but on average every 3-4 months.

Noise level

There is an opinion that hoods are quieter than air purifiers. This cannot be said unconditionally. The noise level of most devices does not differ much from each other. Another thing is that some hood manufacturers have developed quiet motors and special technologies that reduce noise.

Flaws

The main disadvantage of a kitchen hood is its labor-intensive installation. Even if the device will only operate in recirculation mode, it must be mounted on a wall, in a cabinet or on the ceiling. The operation of the hood in a flow cycle requires the installation of an air duct, which means you will have to contact a specialist. The hood is installed above the stove and purifies the air only in the kitchen, exclusively from components that are formed during the cooking process.

Benefits of air purifiers

An air purifier, unlike a hood, can be installed in any room. It is designed to remove dust, wool, fluff, microorganisms, mold, mildew and other small elements that pollute the air space in the house. There are several types of air purifiers, which differ from each other in the design of the filters, and therefore in the cleaning method. Let's consider the features and advantages of the technology.

Operates in recirculation mode

What the recirculation cycle is was discussed above. The recirculation mode of air purifiers is exactly the same as that of hoods. The air flow passes through the filter, the smallest components remain on the cartridge, after which the purified air is returned back.

Have replaceable filters

Different types of air purifiers use filters made of different materials, making each device unique. For example, a filter element made of porous glass is installed in a photocatalytic device. Fine cleaning devices use so-called HEPA filters (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting), capable of retaining particles 0.3 microns in size, which means eliminating 99% of all contaminants. Over time, filter elements become dirty and need to be replaced.

Easy installation and operation

Since the recirculation mode does not require the installation of an air duct, the air purifier can be installed anywhere in the house. Most often, devices are installed in rooms with a high concentration of dust and debris, which can settle on furniture, accumulate in carpets, or enter the room from the street. Depending on the type, the air purifier can be placed on the floor or on a table; there are models that are mounted on the wall. In any case, you don’t have to put in extra effort.

Variety of types of devices and filters

There are up to a dozen types of air purifiers. In addition to photocatalytic and HEPA, the most popular are: adsorption, mechanical, electrostatic, water, quartz, combined.

Adsorption air purifiers are equipped with carbon filters, which are the best for cleaning the air from semi-volatile compounds. Mechanical filters are used in almost all purifiers for coarse filtration. They are a metal mesh whose task is to trap large particles, debris and wool. The use of a mechanical cartridge allows you to protect fine filters from rapid wear.

Capable of capturing the smallest particles

Electrostatic air purifiers have proven themselves to be excellent. They are equipped with an ionizing filter, the operating principle of which is based on the attraction of oppositely polar charges. When passing through the ionization chamber, dust particles and microorganisms acquire a positive charge and are attracted to the plate, which is negatively charged. In this way, even the smallest particles are captured. An additional benefit of using electrostatic devices is that their filters do not need to be changed - they can be easily cleaned with soapy water.

Some air purifiers are multifunctional

In rooms with increased requirements for cleanliness, multifunctional air purifiers are used. To purify the air in medical institutions and homes where allergy sufferers live, devices with triple purification are often installed - hydro-air filtration plus ionization. In such devices, mechanical, anti-allergenic (HEPA), carbon filters and an ionizer are located one after another.

Flaws

The main disadvantage of most air purifiers is the need to replace filters. Disadvantages may also be related to the specific type of filter. Thus, HEPA cartridges themselves are a breeding ground for microorganisms, ionizers increase the amount of free radicals in the air, and photocatalytic devices do not remove tobacco smoke well.

General technical parameters

Air purifiers and kitchen exhaust equipment should be selected based on the area of ​​the room. This means that the main selection criterion is performance. Comfortable noise level is 45 dB and below. But if a higher value is acceptable for the hood, then it is better to choose a quieter air purifier, because it can work at night when everyone is sleeping.

Features and benefits of Elikor air purification equipment

The domestic manufacturer began its activities in 1995, and today the company's production capacity is 500,000 units per year. Elikor hoods and air purifiers are not inferior in reliability and functionality to their foreign counterparts. They are equipped with Italian engines - some of the best in the world.

Most Elikor hoods are capable of operating in two modes - exhaust and recirculation; air purifiers are equipped with fine filters that capture the smallest particles.

The equipment can be chosen to suit any interior. The manufacturer has several collections of cleaning equipment. Elikor air purifiers have a low noise level and multi-stage speed control. So the device can be made almost silent by setting the minimum power.

Residents of Moscow and Russia can order Elikor hoods and air purifiers in our online store. Go to the catalog and choose the product you like. The manager will call you back as soon as possible to complete the purchase. The manufacturer provides a long-term warranty on its equipment.

An air purifier in the kitchen is a device that allows you to filter out all harmful impurities and provide the room with clean air. Such devices are in great demand among those who care about their health. But in what cases does it need to be installed, and is there a need for it? The information below will help answer this question.

Should you install a kitchen air purifier above the stove?

To determine the feasibility of installing an air purifier, it is necessary to consider the size and air circulation circuit of the room. It is these factors that decide whether or not to install an air purifier for the kitchen above the stove.

If the room is large and cooking takes very little time, then using an air purification device in such a kitchen is quite justified. This is explained by the fact that in such cases the intensity of pollution is quite low, so the device will be able to cope with the task assigned to it.

If the room is quite limited in space, then the second factor comes into force - the circulation of existing air. If this process is reduced only to ventilation through a small window, then there is a need for additional filtration, which will be carried out by circulation. Such a device is relevant in almost any kitchen; the main thing is to choose it and install it correctly.

How to choose an air purifier?

The kitchen air purifier above the stove must be installed in accordance with three main factors:

• Room size. When selecting a cleaning device model for the kitchen, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the room itself, because any model has its own specific performance indicator. That is, if an air purifier is designed for 10 cubic meters, then it will not be able to process a room of 15 cubic meters.
• Pollution intensity. It is worth remembering that the effectiveness of air purification depends on the filtering ability of the working elements of the device. That is why when choosing, you must be guided by the frequency of cooking in the kitchen and the approximate amount of evaporated substances. The degree of cleaning and frequency of filter changes will depend on these indicators.
• Required functionality. There is a huge variety of filter devices, and they all have different functions and features. When choosing, it is worth remembering that an air purifier for the kitchen above the stove must separate harmful substances from the evaporation generated during the cooking process. There is no point in installing various ionizers and oxygen enrichers in such a device - this will only complicate maintenance and make the device more complex.

Taking into account all these factors, we can conclude that an air purifier for the kitchen should have only the necessary functions, perform the task assigned to it in the conditions of a certain room, and also be easy to maintain.

How to Install a Kitchen Air Purifier Above the Stove: Construction Tips

An important role when installing a circulation hood is played by its position relative to other interior items and household devices. Understand how to properly install an air purifier, The following tips will help:

⇒ The air purifier must be hung before furniture is installed. This will allow you to orient the direction of its work to the area where the stove itself is located, as well as combine all the elements on the wall.

⇒ It is necessary to think in advance about the place where it will be installed and into which the device will be connected. It is worth remembering that the wire should not sag, be in a constantly tense state, or be in close proximity to the heating device. The best option is to place the socket at a level with the device itself in the cavity of the cabinets.

⇒ An air purifier for a kitchen above the stove should be mounted at a certain height from the flame. The most optimal distance indicator is 75 cm. With this arrangement, the device captures the entire volume of fumes that come from the stove and is not subject to adverse thermal effects.

The most significant positive point when installing an air purifier is that it is an independent device. Unlike a hood, it does not require the organization of additional exhaust channels or connection to a general ventilation system, but can only work if there is an outlet. The process of installing the air purifier itself is no more complex than the work of hanging cabinets - all you need is a few screws and a drill.