If you have an induction hob…

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Did you buy an extractor the same size or bigger? I’ve just read that the extractor should be larger than the hob as the way induction works means that the steam goes sideways as well as up.

We had one the same size in our old house but rarely used it as it sounded like a jumbo jet. We have one in this house but rarely use it as sounds like a jumbo jet and is next to useless as it doesn’t vent out.

We’re getting the kitchen done now and I’d like one that’s relatively quiet and efficient enough to bother using. The size thing has just added another layer of confusion.

Hobs with their own built in extractors are pretty good even when not vented. And are not too loud. I have tested all the Bora ones and two of the Novy ones and found even the recirculation ones were better than the vented out ceiling extractor I had. But they are expensive and I’m not sure what cheaper models are like.

Thanks @Ozanj. A hob with its own extractor would be great if we were getting everything new but unfortunately we had to replace the range last year so will be keeping it for the new kitchen. It’s a 900 induction range.

I’d thought you were supposed to get extractors a bit overhanging the hob no matter what heating method as the steam dissipates on itsway up. As an induction user I’m not sure I get the logic of steam going sideways; it is no different to any other method - the steam comes up from the surface of the pan.