Island extractor - flush to ceiling vs downdraft?
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Comments (1)Downdraft extractors are not as efficient as those above as they extract the air below most saucepans. Have you thought about something ceiling mounted?...See MoreExtractor fans - Bora and Downdraft
Comments (4)Hi The Bora was the big purchase for me. I have the simple model. I have it on the island and have a vaulted ceiling above it which meant that a ceiling extractor would not work. I love the Bora, the fan extraction is very effective if a shade noisier than I had hoped but very much quieter than my old extraction hood. The house is free from cooking smells and there is less grease to be cleaned from tops of walI cabinets etc. It is simple to use and as the extractor fan is operated from the same set of buttons as the hob it goes on sooner and more often. I got the system that ducts outside (the piping is invisible, under the kitchen floor). The hob top extractor fan filter goes straight in the dishwasher - the whole hob is easy clean. It was installed by my own kitchen fitter with no problems. Beware the ducting pipes are extra and not cheap....See MoreExtractor Hood.... integrated ceiling or an island hood?
Comments (7)I don't have one in my island unit. I had one many years ago and didn't think it was effective. This afternoon I've been out to quote on kitchen worktops and they had a wide chimney island extractor over their 5 ring gas hob. To me it stood out like a sore thumb. I certainly couldn't get used to it (especially as a person who doesn't have or like them). I felt as though I would bash my head on it. Based on that I'd opt for something in the ceiling so it's not blocking any view....See Moretotally confused by ceiling extractors!
Comments (17)Hello Heather, I think you are right in having these discussions with your builder right now, has the project already started? Unfortunately, I left my serious/ detailed discussion on ducting to the last minute because the builder said all along, he can duct out easily but we didn't discuss the exact details, now I can't duct out where I want and it's causing me a real headache ( as it might lead to more boxing in, in addition to my existing boxing in - you replied to my post earlier on 'Ugly boxing in of steels' ). My hob is on a wall and the plan was to duct out through the joist and out of extension roof but my pipe is 2.6m until we get to the extension. We had to have 2 extra joists put in for support of the above floor which now means we can't have a 6inch duct pipe because the joists are in the way, so we are thinking of alternatives but I have a feeling that I might have to duct under the ceiling and box box box and then get around the steel beam.....argh! My only advice is that whatever ducting you plan to have, make sure the builder can definitely deliver what he says he can, go through with him the exact details of how he will do it, otherwise when the time comes, he might turn around and say, sorry we can't do it now. Or even have a plan B. My kitchen company also recommended that you switch the hood on for a bit before you cook and for a while after as well....See Moreminipie
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