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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
Your extraction fan plays a fundamental role in maintaining the atmosphere of your kitchen, protecting the surrounding areas, removing cooking odours, and not setting off the smoke alarm – but they can also be something of a nuisance for the tall cook. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering or desiring an increase in the distance …
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If you’re about to buy a cooker hood, you may not know which size would be best for the cooker that you have. You may have also seen many cooker hood articles with conflicting opinions on which cooker hood size is best. So, should a cooker hood be the same size as the cooker? Today, …
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If you’re looking for a cooker hood, you may be wondering which cooker hood to choose. After all, there are recirculating and extractor cooker hoods. Extracting cooker hoods extract all of the smells and air from your kitchen and can work really well. But what do recirculating cooker hoods do? And is this type of …
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 …
