Latest advice appreciated on the best big induction downdraught hobs please (Berbel, Bora, Gaggenau, Siemens, Bosch or others). We want best steam and fat clearance rates, quietest motors, easy-clean (unsure re self-clean, ducted or recirulated air). Berbel's FaceBook page features lots of customer complaints regarding after-sales service and spare parts, but some seem due to Covid delays which we think is unavoidable; another mentions guests sitting "in a haze" from the recirculated air and obviously nobody wants that! We need to order very soon but definitely don't want ceiling extraction. Many thanks for prompt replies!

We ended up with the Bora (and non-bora branded ducting, which has been fine, despite the warnings from the Bora team to not go off brand…). ducting goes straight down from the island and then runs under the kicthen floor and patio to an airbrick built into the patio step. Distance from island to airbrick is c.5.5m. No issues (after 12 months) with condensation or anything similar. its the dream.

I have just looked up the Novy- lots of brands do this type of pop up extractor….. many at a similar or lower price point. For me the selling point of the Bora is that they are quiet, intrude very little into the cabinet below and can demonstrate a 100% clean rate

Hi Nehal, We have been BORA partners for a few years and our clients have always been really happy. The Bora X Pure has been a huge success, as it's easy to use and clean and provides a great cooking experience. If you have any questions drop us a call and we can give you more advice. Hope it helps, IDW&D