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As kitchen designs trend toward open-plan layouts, silent ceiling cassette rangehoods have become a game-changer for homeowners after sleek and innovative cooking ventilation solutions.
Whether you're renovating an existing kitchen or planning a new build, a silent ceiling cassette rangehood can elevate your kitchen to new heights. Not only will it enhance the overall design, but it will also raise the level of comfort and performance needed to make your kitchen more peaceful and enjoyable to be around.
What is a ceiling cassette rangehood?
Ceiling cassette rangehoods are designed to fit flush into the ceiling or overhead bulkhead to extract cooking smoke, steam and odours. Compared to traditional canopy rangehoods, island-mounted or slide-out rangehoods, an overhead ceiling cassette rangehood helps to preserve unblocked views and design lines - presenting a minimalistic aesthetic that enhances a sense of space and sophistication.
Benefits of a silent ceiling cassette rangehood
1. Performance without the noise
Traditional rangehoods with high-powered motors can be noisy, disruptive and damaging to one’s well-being. This is especially pertinent in increasingly sealed homes with noise-sensitive occupants. Silent ceiling cassette rangehoods are powered by offboard motors mounted outside the home. They also typically feature advanced sound insulation and improved airflow design to reduce noise whilst maintaining powerful suction from way up high. This lets home occupants enjoy fresher air while cooking, without missing out on conversation and entertainment.
2. Space efficiency & versatility
Silent ceiling cassette rangehoods are especially suited for open-plan kitchens and kitchens with limited space. Since these rangehoods are integrated into the ceiling or overhead bulkhead, they don't take up valuable wall or counter space. They also typically feature more powerful offboard motors designed to ensure optimal extraction coverage across expansive cooking areas and greater distances between the cooktop and vent. This means flexibility in where to site your cooktop, and how to design your ideal kitchen workflow.
3. Seamless aesthetics & integration
With their sleek design and aesthetics, silent ceiling cassette rangehoods blend seamlessly into modern kitchens, especially those with island or peninsula benchtops. Their minimalist appearance and unobtrusive functionality help preserve the kitchen's design integrity. Unlike other options that can disrupt the flow of cabinetry or create visual clutter, a silent ceiling cassette rangehood opens up the kitchen and easily complements other design elements.
4. Easy maintenance & durability
Thanks to their sleek design, silent ceiling cassette rangehoods are designed for hassle-free maintenance and cleaning. The filters can easily be removed for cleaning or replacement, and since the filter unit is integrated into the ceiling, it has less surface area to collect grease and dirt compared to traditional models. Built with durable materials and components, high-end ceiling cassette rangehoods are designed to provide years of reliable, effective, and stylish performance with proper care.
Why choose a Schweigen Silent Rangehood?
Designed in Germany, Schweigen Silent Ceiling Cassettes are powered by Isodrive® motors – recognised as the quietest, most energy-efficient and highest-powered domestic extraction unit available today. These motors are mounted externally in the home - so that it is always silent where cooking happens.
In line with increasing demand for better home protection against Australian bushfires, Schweigen’s quality Isodrive® motors are now also BAL-40 rated by the CSIRO for use in bushfire zones. They are certified for resistance against up to 40 kW per square metre of radiant heat flux exposure, and the very high risk of ember attack.
Schweigen Silent Ceiling Cassettes feature convenient features like auto-shutoff timers, smart device connectivity, variable speed options, powerful LED lighting and remote control operation to make cooking a more pleasant and intuitive experience. They also come with free Schweigen SteelFlex high-performance safety ducting for unbeatable value, safety and performance.
Best of all, enjoy peace of mind with Schweigen’s 10-year warranty on the silent Isodrive® motor, a 5-year warranty on the canopy, and a lifetime warranty on ducting and filters.*
To expereince Schweigen Silent Ceiling Cassettes, visit our showroom to preview our range.Â
