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Kitchen extractor fans

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didireallysaythat · 07/02/2016 09:03

Can anyone recommend a kitchen extractor fan ? It will need to be mounted in a bulk head above the hob (ie > 1m from the hob) and will need to have the oomph to extract a distance of 3-6m (it will have to go through a steel, just not sure which one hence the range). And if it didn't sound like Concorde landing that would be a bonus. I'm anticipating £1000-2000 for such a beast - is that around right ?

TIA

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EiliB1971 · 22/01/2020 11:18

Hi, sorry I know this is an old thread, but please can you let me know which hob your MIL bought in the end? thanks

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sonyag · 22/01/2017 19:56

Hi,
I'm starting to shop around for an island extractor as I wanted to cook on an island facing into our new extension, however, I am now concerned I wouldn't hear anyone die to noise from extraction. May I ask if you have you used the downdraft extractor and does it work well?
Sonya

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SquinkiesRule · 01/03/2016 19:59

MIL had a cooker with a downdraft vent, it worked fantastically. She had a wood floor house and it vented out under the house.
We put a vent into our bathroom and placed the motor between floors about 4 feet away from the opening in the bathroom, and it vents outside. It is a strong one and still sounds like it's taking off, it's not the motor making the noise it's the air being sucked out of the room.

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namechangedtoday15 · 01/03/2016 09:33

Daisy I'm really interested in what you're doing because I don't want an extractor fan at all, I just don't like them. I think we may be in breach of building regs at the moment as we altered the kitchen about a year ago taking a very old fashioned one out and didn't put one back, so am assuming when we have sign off for the extension / building work we will need to put some form of extraction in.

When you say it sits above the hob, is it visible?

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didireallysaythat · 29/02/2016 22:18

powerjen thanks for your reply. I'm hoping the architect will have the steel plans soon so we'll know which way we can go. For an external motor there's only one direction I think and I might just be transferring the noise from the kitchen to the lounge. But contacting them is a good idea. Thank you.

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powerjen · 29/02/2016 20:39

I think it can be done a number of different ways. Ours was being installed as part of an extension so the duct goes up to the attic and out through the roof as we were able to hide it in some newly built interior walls upstairs.

I do remember another option was to have the motor on an external wall instead ie the duct would be hidden in the ceiling above/floor of room above between the joists and lead to the nearest external wall for venting. The luxair people were really good at suggesting different options and the pros and cons - it might be worth explaining your constraints to them and getting their advice even if you then go on to buy from somewhere else.

I don't work for them btw - it was just that I had read so much (confusing /conflicting information) about extractor fan options by the time I spoke to them that I was beginning to lose the will to live and then one phone call and it was sorted!

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didireallysaythat · 29/02/2016 19:02

I like the idea of a remote motor. How does it work - you need a pipe all the way to your attic ? All our walls are solid brick (1950s). Not sure how we would do this....

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powerjen · 29/02/2016 15:09

We just had this one installed in our ceiling www.luxairhoods.com/ceiling-cooker-hoods/ceiling-cooker-hoods-large/ceiling-cooker-hoods-stainless-steel-slimline-fits-210mm-joists

(oddly they have 25% off every weekend).

The motor is remote (fitted in the attic) so it doesn't make any noise and it only need a shallow roof void (we had a steel beam in the way too). I had to have a bit of a lie down after agreeing to spend so much but now it's fitted and functioning (and the payment is a distant memory) I'm really pleased we went with it.

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didireallysaythat · 25/02/2016 20:49

I choose 20 a bit randomly. I haven't worked out what the average noise level is. I'll be aiming for 20 now !

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 25/02/2016 20:47

20 is quiet in my opinion - a dishwasher usually between 49-65dB

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didireallysaythat · 25/02/2016 20:39

Thanks for all the suggestions. Fantastically useful. I think I might need to hear one in action - I really don't know what 20 decibels is....

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ecosln · 25/02/2016 07:27

We spent around that on a Westin. I compared extraction rates and noise and deemed that best for our purposes. It can fit flush in the ceiling or built into a box if not enough ceiling space for it to fit flush. Call them they are really helpful. We also bought direct from them.

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dulwichquine · 23/02/2016 21:04

We have installed a Pando ceiling extractor fan, which worked out cheaper than likes of Westin. Spanish brand with one sole distributor in UK. Engine is made in Germany and is v good. Would suggest checking LED colours as we had to change them to warm white.

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langlandgirl · 23/02/2016 18:20

following for later as i too have a large bulkhead in the way but also have a concrete floor in the old extension so extract through floor prob not an option.

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Daisycutter400 · 23/02/2016 17:37

My extension ceiling is going to be just 2.45m and I due to an awkward steel, didn't want a 30cm box ruining the lovely flat line above the hob and island(plus £1000-£2000 of a negative budget), so am fitting a Manrose commercial extractor on external wall behind hob. It costs about £100, pumps similar (668 m3/hr) to the cheaper hoods and is quiet at just 50dB. If it doesn't pump enough, i'll knock a hole below it and stick in another. Building regs are happy as long as there is some form of extraction and doesn't have to sit atop the hob. Proof of the pudding and all that!

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MiniBK · 09/02/2016 14:20

I am consideriing buying the John Lewis JLCEILHD87 Ceiling Cooker Hood, to go on the ceiling above the hob on our island. There is only one review on the website, which is a negative one. Does anyone have this extractor or have any feedback about it please?

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Thistledew · 09/02/2016 09:05

I learned quite a bit about extractors when buying one recently. For example, I did not previously know that the way to use them is to turn them on full power for about 5-15 mins (depending on strength) before you start cooking in order to get the air in the room circulating properly. You then turn it down to the lowest setting whilst cooking, and leave it running for 5-10 mins after you finish. This is the best way to properly extract the moist air from the room.

If you need an extractor for an island, and have the budget, an Elica Pearl would be what I would go for. The noise level (or lack thereof) is quite amazing. 66db on the maximum setting and 44db on the lowest. It is really not too intrusive at all.

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didireallysaythat · 07/02/2016 21:32

Yes electric so the counter extractors are a possibility. I'll start looking but presumably there's some litres/minute number I should be looking for...

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PigletJohn · 07/02/2016 18:37

electric hob? the downdraught suckers interfere with flame shape on gas.

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zeeww · 07/02/2016 17:52

We ha a Luxair one before and it seems good. Allegedly Italian made and they have quite a few choices. Elica is also good

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didireallysaythat · 07/02/2016 17:07

It won't be an enormous island - the pop up extractors are fun but we were thinking a long hob (900 wide so shallow) - basically 4 rings in a row so you don't have reach over the front ones

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AesopsMables · 07/02/2016 10:46

Behooven: I am not convinced that you could extract all steam at that level, steam rises. At least downdraft curves over the hob (me thinks it will be only effective for back rings though)

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Behooven · 07/02/2016 10:25

Like this for example

Kitchen extractor fans
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Behooven · 07/02/2016 10:21

If I was able to, I'd go for the extractor set in at worktop level to prevent the smoke/smells rising in the first place.

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AesopsMables · 07/02/2016 10:16

We have just gone through similar. It was a nightmare.
Having extension done and wanted extractor above hob in island, only problem was there is a steel in the way. This would have meant building a coffer which hangs down and therefore defeating the purpose of clear line of site. The builder stupidly suggested an expelair fan on wall opposite, that was never going to happen. So we have made a huge compromise and gone for a downdraft extractor in island which is so not what I had in mind as I am not convinced they are effective and cost twice the price (saves on building coffer costs though)

We at least can duct out under floor and chosen an Elica one.

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