Cooker Hoods

Cooker Hoods - What to look for:

What do I need to know before buying a cooker hood?

It needs to be directly above you hob, it should be within reach of an electricity supply and if you choose vented you will need access to an exterior wall.

What extraction rate do I need?

The rate of extraction you require depends on the size of the room. The bigger the room, the more air will be in the room, thus you need a higher rate of extraction. A faster rate of extraction leads to cleaner air but also means more noise – something you won’t notice so much in a large kitchen.

What is the difference between a recirculation and vented extraction?

Recirculation hoods draw the air into the appliance through carbon filters to neutralise odours and remove grease, the clean air is then passed back out. This requires cleaning of the grease traps. A vented extractor filters air through a metal filter before releasing through an outside vent, similarly the metal filter will need cleaning.

Position of the cooker hood

You’ll need to position the hood at a minimum of 65cm above a gas hob or 50cm above an electric hob.