Hoods & Extractors

What’s the most powerful cooker hood on the market in the UK? In this article we’ll be answering that question and listing some cooker hoods with especially high extraction rates. Since the style of cooker hood affects extraction rates, we’ve decided to look at the most powerful models in each different category of cooker hood. […]

A lot of cooker hoods produce a noise that makes it sound like there’s a jumbo jet in your kitchen. This is hardly ideal when you want to have a quiet evening! We put up with this noise because it’s better than letting the smell of fried mackerel make our home uninhabitable. Cooker hoods are

Your kitchen extractor fan might not be the star of your kitchen, but it plays an important role in keeping your cooking space clean and smelling fresh. When it’s working correctly, it quietly removes cooking odours, excess moisture, and grease from the air. But how can you check if it’s doing its job? Here, we

If you’re looking for a cooker hood that doesn’t need ducting, this roundup of the best recirculating cooker hoods is for you. A cooker hood is a vital piece of kitchen equipment. It can stop your kitchen smelling, stop mould and damp causing issues in your kitchen and, of course, can complete the perfect look

Downdraft extractors offer a smart way to ventilate your kitchen without needing a bulky overhead cooker hood. You can hide a downdraft extractor from view when you’re not using it, making it an excellent choice for a minimalist modern kitchen. They can be installed in any area of a kitchen and are particularly useful for

Downdraft extractors are the perfect solution for anyone wanting a modern kitchen. These extractors are fitted into the counter behind your stove, rather than above it. This means they are ideal for hobs on kitchen islands and remove unnecessary bulk from kitchens. Say goodbye to ugly overhead cooker hoods, and hello to your sleek new

With a good amount of DIY knowledge and skill behind you, installing a cooker hood isn’t too difficult. We have an article detailing installing a cooker hood in your kitchen if you feel that you have the skill to do it. However, we know that some people don’t have the tools or time to install

A cooker hood is a great addition to your kitchen, and they come in many forms. Having a cooker hood in your kitchen allows you to get rid of fumes and grime directly from your hob. However, the different types of cooker hoods add some confusion to how they work and what is required for

Whether you’re installing a cooker hood yourself, or you want to check that your cooker hood is correct, you might be wondering about regulations. Cooker hoods, or some other form of extraction in the kitchen, are now a legal requirement for new kitchens in the UK, so it is good to understand the regulations.  

Are you finding that things are getting somewhat steamy in your kitchen, and not in a good way?! Are you trying to find out which is better—a downdraft extractor or a traditional extraction hood? Allow us to help. But first of all, what is the difference between the two? Well, a downdraft extractor is a