What is the benefit of an angled cooker hood?

What is the benefit of an angled cooker hood?

Angled cooker hoods feature perimeter extraction, which ensures more effective cleaning of the air in your kitchen. This extraction method forces the air around the edges of the panel to increase the air pressure and speed. The result is much stronger extraction to eliminate even the most stubborn odours from the air.

What size cooker hood do I need for a 60cm cooker?

The ideal size of the cooker hood is about the same size as the cooker itself, so that it is big enough to handle the gases the cooker will create. For example, the right size cooker hood for a 60cm cooker is 60cm.

What size cooker hood do I need for a 60cm hob?

Cooking vapours spread differently depending on the hob style. With induction hobs, they travel sideways as well as up, so you’ll need a hood that’s wider than your hob. For example, if you have a 60cm induction hob, choose a 90cm extractor. With gas, the steam has a candle effect that rises out then up.

Which is better angled cooker hood or a regular chimney hood?

An inclined kitchen chimney hood is not only more powerful, but it is also more flexible, i.e., you will have more room available above the cooking surface. Space-saving hoods will come in useful in small kitchens where every millimetre matters.

How high does a cooker hood need to be?

Your hood should be placed at the recommended distance of between 650mm (for electric) or 750mm (for gas) above your hob.

Are integrated cooker hoods any good?

Integrated cooker hoods: Also known as ‘built-in’, these are designed to fit into a kitchen unit above the hob and are a good space-saving option. They’re a great option for those who do not like the look of cooker hoods.

Does a cooker hood need to be the same width as the cooker?

The rule of thumb is simple: the hood should be 1.5 times wider than the stove area to ensure efficient removal of hot air and cooking smells.