Why Select an Island Hood Extractor?
Island hood extractors hang from the ceiling above your kitchen island, providing an impactful centerpiece to your open-plan cooking area. They are available in a range of designs from spectacular curved chimney models to minimalist flat styles. They can either vent outside or recirculate air depending on your choice.
Ventilation
The main reason people install kitchen extractor hoods is to clear undesirable particulates from the air inside their home. The fans within an extractor hood help to keep steam, smoke and fumes to a minimum, guaranteeing your home and its residents stay fresh, comfy and healthy.
An island hood extractor is an excellent option for a contemporary kitchen, enabling you to position the hood in the ceiling over your cooking area. This design of hood is perfect for bigger, open kitchens and can be coupled with wall-mounted or downdraft cookers. There are likewise various colours and finishes available so you can find the best extractor hood for your home.
In addition to getting rid of unwanted particles from the air, an extractor hood can likewise aid with heat elimination, keeping your kitchen cool and minimizing humidity levels. In fact, an extractor hood has ended up being a requirement in brand-new build homes to abide by building policies and improve indoor air quality.
Depending on your requirements, you can pick from either a vented or non-vented alternative for your island hood extractor. Ducted designs are fitted with a duct which is linked to an external vent set and brings away cooking vapors outside. Non-vented systems use charcoal filters to sieve odours and smoke before pressing clean air back into the space.
For both kinds of hood, it is very important to ensure the model you buy has an extraction rate that satisfies your requirements. An extractor hood needs to be a minimum of as effective as your range in order to successfully get rid of smoke, smells and grease from the air. The amount of area you have in your kitchen and the number of individuals who usually prepare for you will also determine how much power you require.
An island hood extractor need to be installed in your kitchen's ceiling above your hob. Some designs include a mounting frame so you can install them to the wall too. Others have a flat style, so they are easy to fit under your ceiling. For a sleek, minimalist look, you can even select a downdraft hood which rises straight below your hob when activated.
Design
Island extractors are a kitchen accessory that can truly contribute to the look of your room. With designs that differ from standard chimney cooker hoods like the CDA ECNK91SS to flat styles with LED edge lighting such as the EKPK90BL, they can make an attractive declaration piece and are ideal for open-plan cooking areas. Nevertheless, as they're designed to be mounted and vented through the ceiling you will need to make sure that your space has enough height to accommodate this type of hood.
An island hood extractor is a specialised type of cooker hood that is developed to be installed over an island hob and can be ducted out through the ceiling. The benefit of this design of hood is that it can be placed much better to your island hob than other types of hoods, that makes it more efficient at catching steam, grease and cooking smells. These odours can then be directed outside through the ventilation system. This can also help to keep the surfaces of kitchen cabinets free from undesirable dirt and moisture, which could otherwise encourage mould development and damage cabinet paintwork with time.
Many island hood extractors are developed to be venturated out however some can likewise be utilized for recirculation, which implies that they don't have a chimney section for ducting and simply recycle the air back into your kitchen. They work by getting rid of steam, grease and smells from the air using charcoal filters before pushing it back into your kitchen, which can be more environmentally friendly and also helps to save energy.
Whether you choose to vent your island extractor or utilize it for recirculation depends on how much power you need, if you have the area in your ceiling and your personal choice. We provide a series of island extractor fans with different power ratings so you can find the very best option for your home.
Sound
The amount of sound created by an extractor hood can have a significant impact on the method you use your kitchen. If you prepare in an open-plan space, you'll desire to make sure your hood is as peaceful as possible. That's why we recommend utilizing our Quiet Mark certified products, which are independently checked to ensure they emit the most affordable levels of sound-- comparable to conversation level for the most part.
Choosing the right extractor hood is a personal choice and will depend upon your kitchen environment, how frequently you prepare and how much extremely you do it. Nevertheless, when picking an island extractor hood you'll likewise need to consider the ventilation requirements of your home and how high your ceilings are.
Downdraft extractor fans sit below your hob and increase up when activated, capturing smoke, odours and moisture before being vented outside or redirected back into the kitchen. They're best for recirculating air, but will not be as reliable as duct-based designs at drawing in fresh air.
Ceiling extractor hoods can be quite undetectable, specifically when they're installed flush to the ceiling and designed to mix in, although you can likewise discover some spectacular designs that extend from the ceiling and become a function of your kitchen, like our ECNK90SS flat glass island cooker hood. Ceiling hoods are remote controlled and normally have built-in lighting too.
Both island and ceiling hoods can be reasonably loud, although numerous producers now produce units with lower optimum extraction speed settings. This can significantly reduce the sound level. If you do need to run your hood at its greatest extraction speed, we 'd recommend opting for one with Comfort Silence technology, which efficiently lowers the sound level to around 65 dB( A).
Whether you select a more traditional chimney design such as our EKPK90BL or a minimalist flat style like our ECNK90SS, an island extractor hood can be a lovely declaration piece that will change your kitchen. Our collection of designer island hoods includes everything from commercial chimney styles to copper-finished pendant light looks, so you can create the ideal finish to your kitchen.
Maintenance
While the primary function of an extractor hood is to eliminate smoke, steam and cooking odours from your kitchen, it likewise plays a crucial function in maintaining the general aesthetic of your kitchen. A dirty extractor hood can substantially reduce its efficiency, with grease build-ups impacting the odour-detection sensors and leaving your kitchen with unpleasant smells.
To prevent this, it's crucial to clean your extraction hood frequently. You can do this by wiping the exterior down after every usage with a microfibre cloth dampened with warm water and washing-up liquid, or you can use a degreaser for harder grime spots (although always test a product on an unnoticeable location of the hood first).
Many island range hoods have a removable grease filter which requires to be cleaned up routinely to keep it working efficiently. Guarantee the appliance is turned off and that any power cables are detached from the electrical socket before you begin. Then, remove the filters and soak them in a basin of warm water and dishwashing liquid or sodium bicarbonate for around 10-15 minutes. This allows the warm water service to break down and liquify any grease on the surface area of the filters before you carefully scrub them with a non-abrasive brush or old toothbrush, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Once they've been thoroughly washed, pat them dry and put them back in place.
If you have a re-circulation extractor hood, it will likely have carbon filters to assist handle cooking odours before the purified air is blown back into your kitchen. These need to be changed more frequently as they can end up being less efficient if they get too filthy. If yours are due for a change, make certain to examine the manufacturer's manual for specific recommendations on how to change them correctly.
If you're not sure of what type of extractor hood you have, check your user handbook for guidelines on how to remove the filters and tidy the ductwork. Some hoods can be taken apart completely, while others have their filters eliminated at journalism of a button or catch.