Extractor fan for the kitchen

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I have spent a great deal of time deliberating the tiles in my kitchen and I have just prepared and laid out the design. However, not just for design, I query the functionality. This cheap 1000 wide extractor is not only loud in my open space but really visibly does not do the job, especially when I have my electric steamer just to the right of it. Thankfully, I went overboard and have IP65, fully enclosed downlights.

I am prepared to spend on a VERY decent extractor ... please give recommendations. It can go through the ceiling or out the wall (bungalow external wall).

Secondly,
The design pattern of tiles currently are to the height of the existing extractor, but considering a 12mm brushed brass trim on top of where I have scraped the paint off and keyed, the "jut" up to the fan is currently barely existent, so it has to move.
Do you think... make it higher, eg. to meet the height of the middle cupboard (2"+)?... OR flat level across the whole wall (1" lower)?.... It currently sits 80cm above the surface as we are both nearly 6ft people.

I finally have chosen a combination of iron and gold industrial tile (30x7.5cm) laid in an art deco/ very empire state pattern, with brushed 12mm brass trim:

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Lifestyle Kitchens
6 years ago
You can get extractors that have external/remote motors which are (a bit) quieter but you'll still have induction noise, Faber, Westin, Elica for example. But just having the right sized ducting going smoothly outside can make a huge difference to the noise level and efficiency. The minimum height of the extractor depends on if you're using gas or electric and the manufacturers instructions but as a rule of thumb gas is 750mm from burners and 600 from electric hob but moving it up or down a couple of inches won't make much practical difference, just what looks best to you.
Rose Williams
Original Author
6 years ago
Its all gas hob. I'm just going to do a straight tile line right across, that way, the fan can be replaced with anything I like. Choices of extractor especially 1000+ get a bit more limited in black.
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