Misunderstandings about range hood power saving? Misunderstanding 1: Small fan speed can save power
In fact, this does not save power. Like other home appliances such as air conditioners, range hoods consume the most power when started.
If you turn on the low wind speed just after starting, it will consume more electricity due to the slow running speed. The large windshield saves energy when starting due to its fast running speed. Therefore, when starting the range hood, it is best to turn on the high wind speed first and then turn it down.
Misunderstanding 2: Wipe the oil stains on the fan blades
When cleaning the range hood, some people are used to wiping the oil stains on the fan blades, but doing so can easily cause the fan blades to deform, thus It increases the resistance to the operation of the range hood and consumes more electricity.
Correct approach: When cleaning the range hood, you can spray an appropriate amount of detergent on the fan blades and let the fan blades rotate to dry. In addition, under the premise of keeping the fan blades as they are, the fan blades can also be removed and cleaned during cleaning, then dried, and finally reinstalled.
Myth 3: Frequently dismantling and cleaning the range hood
Frequent disassembly and cleaning of the range hood may cause some parts to deform due to improper cleaning methods or mistakes, which will increase resistance and increase power consumption. .
01 Range hood is not equal to ventilation equipment
Some people use range hoods as ventilation equipment because of the smell in the kitchen. In fact, the ventilation range of the range hood is relatively small, the ventilation effect is slow, and the effect is not obvious, so it will consume a lot of electricity to achieve ventilation. Moreover, the noise of range hoods is generally relatively loud. Listening to this sound for a long time may cause some damage to our eardrums. The biggest function of the range hood is to discharge kitchen waste gas harmful to the human body to the outside, reduce indoor pollution, purify the cooking space, and have anti-virus and explosion-proof safety guarantees. For odors in the kitchen, the most effective way is to open doors and windows to maintain natural ventilation.
02 Use the small light on the range hood for lighting
When cooking during the day, some people are used to turning on all the lights in the kitchen. In fact, you can also use the low-power LED lighting on the range hood, which not only makes full use of the functions of the range hood, but also saves electricity.
03 Regular cleaning and maintenance of the range hood
After a long period of frequent use, the range hood will easily accumulate a large amount of oil, forming acidic substances that will corrode the range hood. This will reduce the working efficiency of the range hood. Rust and oil will increase the friction of the motor, causing the motor to be overloaded and consume more power. At the same time, pay attention to the frequency of cleaning. It is recommended to perform preliminary cleaning (to clean the oil stains on the surface) once a month and deep cleaning (requiring professionals to use tools) once every six months.