Best Buy cooker hoods by Jane Darling. Put us to the test Our Test Labs compare features and prices on a range of products. Sign up now or login. The worst cooker hoods we've tested are four times as noisy as the quietest and they struggle to remove steam, smells and grease. These cooker hoods will leave your kitchen damp, greasy and smelly as well as giving you a headache while you cook.
Every cooker hood sent to the Which? After eight weeks of solid testing we know which cooker hoods are best. We test each cooker hood with someone over six feet tall and someone under five feet to see if it'll be easy for everyone to use. We also assess how straightforward each one is to install.
How we uncover the best cooker hoods Cooking in a steamy, smelly kitchen isn't pleasant - and grease settling on your kitchen surfaces is something we all want to avoid. Smells: We make our test chamber reek using the pungent chemical methyl ethyl ketone which smells like nail polish remover dripped into a hot pan.
A powerful cooker hood should have no problem removing strong smells, making your kitchen a more pleasant place to be while cooking. Grease: We drip vegetable oil with water into a pan to create the greasiest of atmospheres and see how the cooker hood filters deal with capturing air-borne grease.
The installation can be organised with a professional but from then on you should understand how either the grease filters or carbon filters work and how to use the push button controls to operate the hood.
Control types include push button, sliders, digital options and even remotes. Generally, your cooker hood will have push button controls and at least three power settings which can be used depending on how hard they have to work. Look out for a Boost mode if you often fry steaks, use spices or stir fry. Cooker hoods come in a variety of sizes which commonly range from 60 cm — 90cm being the most popular think of the size of your hob.
On the whole, they are either 60cm for a 4 burner hob or 90cm for a 6 zone hob. If you have a range cooker you can find hoods up to cm and of course, although unusual cm hobs also exist extraction hoods can be purchased to support these hobs. There are two types of ventilation. One can completely remove the air to the outside and the other will refresh the air, removing the bad particles before releasing the good ones again. The former is better for high-demand areas but you will need to install it on an outer wall, whereas the latter is easier to place.
There are a number of additional features available in higher-end models, but which may sway you into investing that bit more money. They can include a sensor that automatically turns on when there is a lot of heat, additional suction power options, self-cleaning, LED lights and the ability to control it via a remote.
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I now work full-time on WhichKitchenAppliance? Table of Contents. Features Dimensions: H60 x W Reasons to Buy Energy efficiency rating of A One of the quieter hoods on the market Lets you control hobs from the hood Recirculates clean air as well as venting greasiness.
Reasons to Avoid Very pricey for some people. Features Type: Telescopic Dimensions: H Reasons to Avoid It is loud without the Eco Silence function. Features Dimensions: H Reasons to Avoid Not much from what we can see! Reasons to Buy Three speed settings Simple filter removal and replacement Not as noisy as some models Clean look and fit Uses carbon filter to clean the air. Reasons to Avoid Not the most energy-efficient hood around.
Reasons to Buy Colour choice Pretty quiet except on most powerful setting Available in black, white and stainless steel.
Reasons to Avoid Grease filter isn't washable. Reasons to Avoid Only one filter so not as good at breaking down particles - will need regular replacement. Features Type: Downdraft Dimensions: H Reasons to Buy One of the cheapest downdraft extractors A rated for energy - also one of the best.
Reasons to Avoid No lighting. Reasons to Buy Comfortable fit for most kitchens Four speeds available for main fan Very quiet running at just 52db Great for bigger spaces. Reasons to Avoid A little high on the price side of things. The Two Different Types of Cooker Hoods There are two different types of extraction hoods ; ones that ventilate and ones that extract.
Extractor hoods suck in the fumes and remove the odour from the building Ventilation hoods filter the air before recirculating filtered air back into the kitchen. Extraction Vs Recirculation Hoods?
The Best Recirculation Cooker Hood A recirculation cooker hood will draw air and odours from the kitchen, filter then reintroducing clean particles into the kitchen. The Best Extraction Cooker Hood Extraction hoods completely remove air and odour to the outside of the house ensuring grease build-ups are removed from the kitchen. Which Cooker Hoods are the Best? Your new cooker hood will need to be: Energy efficient Easy to clean Easy to install.
Chimney Cooker Hoods Chimney cooker hoods are shaped like a chimney. Built-In Cooker Hoods These hoods are wall mounted and come in lots of sub-varieties such as conventional and integrated.
Cooker Hood Buying Guide How to Choose a Cooker Hood for your Kitchen When choosing the best cooker hoods for your kitchen you will want to find the most powerful kitchen extractor fan you can afford. Cooker Hood Extraction Levels As you can imagine it is integral to ensure you have the right level of extraction.
Types of Kitchen Extractor Fans Check out the different types of cooker hoods and find one that most suits your kitchen. Extraction Hood Filters Filters are an invaluable aspect of any cooker hood. It is quiet and features three power settings, with buttons that are clearly labelled.
This unit does have a short power cord, which can be a problem depending on outlet placement in your kitchen. The 1-year warranty, which is nice, is also tricky to set up because of the small print and specifics on the site.
This kitchen extractor fan has an excellent warranty, with 5 years on parts and 2 years on labour. It is stainless steel with a glass extractor, and styling edge lighting in red, green, or blue. There are six easy-to-access buttons on this unit, four for the speed settings and one each for the types of lighting. It has an incredibly effective aluminium grease filter, with four layers, that are still easy to clean.
They can even be cleaned in the dishwasher. It extracts cubic metres of air per hour. To install, you will need to purchase a ducting kit or charcoal filters. You will also want to make sure that the large, chimney design will fit in your kitchen. It requires mm over a gas stove or mm over an electric hob. This chimney extractor hood has a stainless steel exterior that is sleek and shiny.
At the highest of its three speeds, it extracts cubic metres per hour. Like many others, you will need to buy additional parts depending on if you want a recirculating or extracting unit. It works as well as more expensive models, but at a lower cost. It features washable aluminium grease filters and two watt bulbs that offer great lighting for dim kitchen spaces.
It is fairly easy to install, it might take a person a few hours or less. The exception is if you have a long distance between your stovetop and your outside vent, because the chimney may be a little short. Additionally, it requires larger-than-average extractor tubing, so you may need an adapter to fit the pieces together.
This cooker hood comes with a telescopic chimney design, as well as included recirculation filters and an extractor fan, depending on how you would like your unit set up.
It is a little loud, but that is expected on a cubic metre per hour extraction setting. The filters inside are aluminium and dishwasher safe, as well as easy to remove. The motor features two separate fans and three speed settings. If you use this unit as a recirculation fan, you will need to replace the included charcoal filters in six months. The lights on this are impressive—it comes with two watt halogen lamps that will brighten up your cooking area considerably.
It does require between and mm above the cooking range for installation, but even with its height the buttons are easy to access. This chimney kitchen extractor fan comes with the standard three speeds and month warranty. For a large, chimney-style, its design is sleek, elegant, and classy. It is adjustable, allowing it to fit into spaces between mm and mm, making it taller than any other unit and perfect for kitchens with high ceilings.
Its included 2-watt LED lamp works well and will light up your cooking space. At its highest extraction rate, this removes cubic metres per hour.
However, it is a little noisier than other units that do the same job. It comes with an included ducting kit for extraction, but with the purchase of carbon filters, you can make this a recirculation unit if you would like. The outside of the unit comes with a protective plastic coating that you can remove, but if you touch the unit with greasy or dirty fingers, it picks up dirt easily.
This adjustable chimney cooker hood can be positioned between and mm and extracts up to cubic metres per hour, at close to the same price of the previous unit.
It has a sleek, stainless steel finish and 2. Additionally, there are two washable aluminium grease filters inside the unit. Outside, the buttons are prominent, easy to push, and clear to label. It comes with a long power cord for easier installation and while the install takes time because of the size, the unit comes with good instructions that make it easy to install. For the most part, the unit is quiet. However, the walls seem thin on the unit and the motor causes them to vibrate when the fan is on its highest power setting.
This chimney-style hood has a sleek, stainless steel finish with a curved glass hood. It has three speeds and two 2-watt LED lamps. It is the tallest option if you have a high ceiling compared to others on this list, with a height between mm and mm.
The filter is washable and easy to remove, so keeping the inside clean is simple. The unit is a little heavy, but is otherwise easy to install.
It has an included ducting kit for extraction, but you can choose recirculation by purchasing extra carbon filters. Even on its highest setting, this unit is quiet. If you find you have any questions, the Ciarra customer service team is quick to get questions answered.
Another advantage is that the extractor can have above or semi-rear venting, at a degree angle from the top. It operates quietly and effectively, and includes a ducting kit. It may require extra parts, but it will still cost less and work just as effectively as other units. The lightest option — Igenix Visor Cooker Hood Extractor — Though a little clunky looking, this integrated cooker hood is lightweight and efficient.
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