How wide a hood should I choose for my kitchen?
- If your induction hob is 50 cm wide e.g. in a 60 cm counter top, your hood should be at least 75 cm wide.
- If the cooking area of your induction stove is 70 cm, then you will need a 105 cm wide hood.
How far should a cooker hood be from a hob?
We recommend matching the size of your new hood with the size of your hob. If they're the same width, you'll have a smoke - and odour - free kitchen. Check that the bottom of the hood will be at least 75cm from your hob.
How to choose a cooker hood for your kitchen?
Plus, it is handy to have a cooker hood powerful enough that you can use it to clean the air after using the oven and other kitchen appliances too. The size of this hood should be at least the same size as your cooker. This way, as much steam and vapour from the cooking process as possible will rise to the hood and be expelled from the kitchen.
What size chimney hood do I need for my cooker?
Chimney cooker hoods vary in size so you can get the perfect fit for your kitchen. For the best results, always make sure that the chimney hood you buy is at least the same width as your hob. Watch our video here to find out more. These nifty hoods sit flush with your ceiling, meaning they’re well out the way if you prefer that minimal clean look.
What size Hood do I need for my oven?
The hood must be large enough to sit over the oven and provide enough extraction power to clear the room of cooking fumes. Smaller hoods are quieter and usually have lower extraction rates making them more suitable for compact kitchens. Larger kitchens require bigger hoods with more powerful motors to recycle greater volumes of air.
How do I know what size cooker hood I need?
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.
Should cooker hood be same width as cooker?
It is always recommended to select a hood that is at least the same width as your range cooker to ensure it works efficiently - if the hood is smaller, steam, grease and odours may not be captured properly.
Should Hood be bigger than hob?
It is important for the cooker hood to be slightly wider than the hob below it. Only then can you be certain of capturing all the rising steam and vapours and benefit fully from the cooker hood's power. If there is not enough space for this, then the cooker hood should be at least as wide as the hob.
Do you need to leave a gap either side of a cooker hood?
There are no rules, but it looks a whole lot better aesthetically if a posh new hood is not 'squeezed' in between cabs, IMO.
Should your range hood be larger than your range?
Range Hood Ventilation The new hood should be at least as wide as the range or cooktop and preferably 3 inches longer on each side. The most common widths are 30 and 36 inches. For optimal performance, install a hood 20 to 24 inches away from an electric cooktop and 24 to 30 inches from a gas cooktop.
What is the gap between a cooker hood and cabinet?
How much space do I need to leave between a cabinet and cooker top? You need to leave a minimum of 65cm for an electric hob and 75cm for a gas hob.
Can a range hood be too powerful?
Be aware that it is also possible to have a hood that is too big and too powerful. You don't want to suck too much air from your kitchen; otherwise, you may require a make-up air kit to supply your kitchen with additional oxygen.
How do I choose a cooker hood?
As a general rule, we recommend a hood is 1.5 x the width of the cooking area. A free-hanging hood over an island should be twice as wide as the induction hob. 5 - Height: Always respect the manufacturer's recommended minimum. Ensure you mount your hood sufficiently high.
Can I use a 36 inch hood with a 30 inch range?
For example, if you have a 30” range, a 36” wall mounted range hood (3” longer than the range on each side) is the perfect size. It will vent unwanted contaminants out of your kitchen with incredible efficiency.
How far should a hood stick out?
The "capture area" of range hoods should cover most of the range surface. David McNulty prefers to have the hood extend 3 inches beyond the left and right edges of the cooktop. For example, if he specifies a 36-inch cooktop, he'll choose a 42-inch hood. The depth of the hood is also important.
Can I install a cooker hood myself?
Fitting a cooker hood can be done by anyone with a good knowledge of DIY. You'll need basic electric skills and know how to handle a drill. If you are not totally comfortable with fitting a cooker hood, then don't. Remember, a cooker hood becomes a feature in your kitchen.
Do cooker hoods need outside wall?
If you love cooking and experimenting with different dishes, then the most effective option when it comes to removing steam, smoke and cooking odours is the extractor hood. However, extractor hoods either need to be situated on an outside wall or near enough to an external wall to run the ducting outside.
Can Hood be same width as range?
Range hood dimensions most often measure 24”, 30” or 36” in width, but can span anywhere from 24” to 60” wide. It's best to install a hood that measures the same size as your cooktop to most effectively capture the grease, odors and smoke coming from any burner or element below.
Can a range hood be smaller than the stove?
Actually, yes, it is. If the range hood is too small, it will not function the way you need it to. It will run too hard for too long and will only do half the work of a larger range hood that could clear out your kitchen in half the time.
How much space do you need around a cooker hood?
For Gas Hobs/Cookers, the distance from the Hob to the Hood should be at least 75cm as per the Government Health and Safety Executive organization (HSE) which is also specified in the product user manual. Please note these minimum distances apply regardless of if you are ducting out or using re-circulating filters.
How far should a cooker hood be from the cooker?
These are the recommended minimum distances between the hood and the hob: Electric/Induction hobs: 650 mm (65 cm) Gas hobs: 750 mm (75 cm) Mixed fuel hobs (gas and electric together: 750 mm (75 cm)
How to measure
Get an inch perfect fit for your new cooker hood with some sage advice from our handy guide. From what you’ll need to consider to how to measure up, we’ve got you covered.
Things to consider
The first thing you’ll need to consider when measuring for a new cooker hood is size. We’d always recommend matching the size of your hood with the size of your hob, this way you’ll be sure to have a smoke and odour free kitchen.
Types of cooker hood
Built-in cooker hoods are small, compact and perfect for smaller kitchens. You'll need to make sure that the width matches the width of your hob. Watch our handy video here for more on how to measure.
Top tips to remember..
We recommend matching the size of your new hood with the size of your hob.
Extraction rate explained
Another important thing to think about is the rate of extraction your kitchen needs from a cooker hood. You’ll want to make sure your new hood can easily ventilate your whole kitchen. It’s easy to work out the rate you should be looking for, just follow these steps:
What is a Cooker Hood?
Cooker hoods are units that usually sits above your cooker or oven/hob area. We need cooker hoods to extract cooking smells, smoke, grease and steam from the kitchen.
The Different Types Of Cooker Hood
There are various forms of cooker hood available to buy. Frustratingly, some of the terms are often interchanged, such as visor and canopy being confused or integrated being known as canopy, so always double-check specifications.
Wall Mounted Cooker Hoods
Rather than requiring a cupboard, these attach to your wall and often rise upwards:
Wall Mounted Hood Cons
Often mean that the cupboard above the hob is unusable which could mean less storage space for smaller kitchens.
Island Cooking Hoods
Are designed for use above an island counter cooking space. The island hood is suspended from the ceiling, so you need plenty of space. They can be more costly but they do create a striking look.
Downdraft Extractor Hoods
These are quite new, but good if you want to go really minimalistic. A downdraft extractor is built-in to your worktop behind your hob, and will rise up at the touch of a button to get rid of air.
Ceiling Cooking Hoods
Uncommon in your traditional home setting but there are still a few available. They are mounted flush to your ceiling as opposed to being suspended. These are for the people who really don’t want any eyesores in their kitchen and are perhaps best for one-story kitchens such as those in an extension due to their fitting.
