{"id":2509,"date":"2022-11-10T11:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T03:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujioh.com\/sg\/?p=2509"},"modified":"2025-07-03T09:36:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T01:36:40","slug":"differences-between-a-ventilating-recycling-cooker-hood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fujioh.com\/sg\/differences-between-a-ventilating-recycling-cooker-hood\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences Between a Ventilating & Recycling Cooker Hood"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When it comes to <\/span>creating the perfect cooking <\/span>kitchen<\/span><\/a>, there is no denying that incorporating the right <\/span>appliances<\/span> is a must. And of the various <\/span>kitchen appliances<\/span><\/a> to consider, the <\/span>cooker hood<\/span> makes it to the top of the list of all the must-haves. But of course, <\/span>choosing the best <\/span>cooker hood<\/span> for your <\/span>kitchen<\/span><\/a> means considering all the different factors, including the type of <\/span>cooker hood<\/span> to have installed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a new <\/span>cooker hood<\/span>, you might find yourself wondering what is the difference between ventilating and recycling <\/span>cooker <\/span>hoods<\/span>. Depending on your house type and kitchen setup, there are many factors to consider before making your final decision. <\/span>Therefore,<\/span> you should take the time to consider the pros and cons of both ve<\/a><\/span>ntilating and recycling cooker hoods<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>This <\/span>is why this article focuses on things you need to know about <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> along with the differences between <\/span>the<\/span> ventilating and recycling <\/span>types.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a <\/b>Cooker Hood<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>cooker hood<\/span> is an electrical <\/span>kitchen<\/span> appliance<\/span> with a ventilation system installed above the cooktop to remove cooking grease, fumes, heat, and odours from the kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n

It comes with a mechanical fan <\/span>that <\/span>draws off the smoke from cooking<\/span>. From there it <\/span>either ventilates<\/span> the smoke <\/span>outside the<\/span> kitchen<\/span> through an exhaust system or <\/span>recycles <\/span>them back into the room after filtration.<\/span><\/p>\n

This helps keep the particles from collecting on the walls, ceilings, and other surfaces while <\/span>simultaneously <\/span>cutting down on the oil grease build-up that can accumulate in your kitchen. <\/span>This way<\/span>, you can keep the kitchen clean and create a comfortable cooking environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different Types of <\/b>Cooker <\/b>Hoods<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cooker hoods<\/span> are classified into two types: ventilating and recycling<\/span>. This classification is<\/span> based on how the <\/span>kitchen<\/span> hood processes the air that is being absorbed<\/span> while you\u2019re cooking<\/span>. Ventilating <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> (ducted) are connected to a duct with pipes that carry the cooking fumes away from <\/span>your kitchen and into <\/span>the outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling<\/span> cooker hoods<\/span> (ductless)<\/span>, on the other hand, <\/span>are installed without any ducting that is used to process the air. Instead, it makes use of a strong filtration system which <\/span>releases clean<\/span> air back into the kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ventilating <\/b>Cooker Hood<\/b>: Pros and Cons<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Ventilating <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> have been around since the early 20th century<\/span>. They are also<\/span> widely used in commercial <\/span>kitchens<\/span> or homes with a large cooktop that generates a significant amount of smoke, fumes, or oil grease from cooking. Plus, they are more powerful than<\/span> the<\/span> recycling <\/span>cooker hood<\/span>, as they filter and ventilate the air outside the kitchen through <\/span>a <\/span>duct. However, the efficiency and noise production will depend on the brand, size, model, and how well you take care of your ventilating <\/span>cooker hood<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the drawbacks of ventilating cooker <\/span>hoods<\/span> is that they require lots of space to install<\/span>, especially since it requires an <\/span>exhaust hose or ductwork<\/span>. This <\/span>can make the installation process <\/span>come with a high initial investment cost<\/span> and <\/span>not be the ideal choice<\/span> for some <\/span>homeowners<\/span>, like those living in a high-rise building.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling <\/b>Cooker Hood<\/b>: Pros and Cons<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Unlike ventilating cooker <\/span>hoods<\/span>, recycling <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> offer a lot of convenience and flexibility. They don\u2019t require any ducting on the wall or ceiling, so you can install them anywhere in your <\/span>kitchen<\/span>. <\/span>Due to the absence of such additional components and installation process,<\/span> the installation <\/span>of recycling cooker hoods <\/span>is also less complex, and <\/span>as a result, <\/span>less expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, <\/span>a<\/span> recycling cooker <\/span>hood is<\/span> not without <\/span>its <\/span>drawbacks. <\/span>Since <\/span>they mainly filter and recirculate the air in the kitchen<\/span>, regular <\/span>cleaning of your cooker hood<\/span><\/a> or replacement of the filter<\/span> is required to maintain the air quality in your space<\/span>. The noise production may also be a bit higher than <\/span>the<\/span> ventilating <\/span>cooker hood<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hence, all <\/span>of the <\/span>FUJIOH <\/span>made-in-Japan<\/span> cooker<\/span> hoods <\/span>are designed with a <\/span>unique coating technology<\/span><\/a> filter <\/span>to ensure the cleaning process is simple and that your kitchen is kept clean and comfortable. <\/span>FUJIOH\u2019s Oil Smasher<\/span><\/a>\u00a0spinning disk filter <\/span>as seen in the <\/span>FR-CL1890<\/span><\/a> and Aqua Slit Filter <\/span>included in<\/span> other FUJIOH <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> make it easy for users to maintain the <\/span>cooker hood<\/span> by washing with only water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which <\/b>Cooker Hood<\/b> is Better: Ventilating or Recycling?<\/b><\/h2>\n

This is a common question that many people ask before making their purchase. Regardless, it all depends on your house type, cooking style, the size of your kitchen, and ultimately, your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

In <\/span>Singapore<\/span>, recycling <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> can be used in all types of houses while ventilating <\/span>cooker <\/span>hoods<\/span> can only be used in landed properties. There is a good <\/span>reason why ventilating <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> are not allowed in HDB flats and most condominiums as the buildings are very near one another and nobody wants the oil fumes to be blowing into their house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an avid cook, a typical homeowner, or you regularly cook heavy meals at home, the ventilating <\/span>cooker hood<\/span> is your best option. This is because you need a powerful ventilation system to remove all the smoke and fumes produced while cooking. <\/span>However, do remember that ducted hoods like these are not allowed in HDB flats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you tend to cook simple meals and\/or live in an apartment, <\/span>the<\/span> recycling <\/span>cooker hood<\/span> is your best option because you <\/span>do not require extra space <\/span>for the ductwork.<\/span> After all, <\/span>most building <\/span>management<\/span> won\u2019t want you to cut <\/span>into<\/span> the walls and make structural changes to the building.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get T<\/b>op-quality & <\/b>R<\/b>eliable <\/b>C<\/b>ooker <\/b>Hoods <\/b>from FUJIOH <\/b>Singapore<\/b><\/h2>\n

FUJIOH <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> come with unique coating technologies which is a great Japanese innovation that makes the cleaning process of <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span> a lot easier. If you require more information on our <\/span>cooker hoods<\/span>, f<\/span>eel free to\u00a0get in touch with us at\u00a0<\/span>FUJIOH <\/span>Singapore<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or email us at\u00a0<\/span>fit@fujioh.com.sg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n