Extraction Chimney Hoods
Why chimney hoods dominate the range
If the hob sits against a wall, a chimney hood is almost always the right answer. It hangs proud of the wall so it captures more than a recessed unit of the same width, the flue hides the ducting, and the choice of widths, finishes and price points is far broader than any other type.
The trade-off is that it is visible. In a development where the kitchen is part of the sell and the client wants an unbroken run of units, an integrated hood or a canopy hood disappears instead.
Width, and the ceiling height nobody checks
Match the hood to the hob and go wider if the layout allows. A 60cm hood over a 60cm hob is the standard pairing; 90cm is the next step up.
The flue is the part that catches people out. Chimney hoods are supplied with a telescopic flue sized for a standard ceiling, and in a room with unusually high ceilings you may need an extension chimney, which is a separate part. In a converted property with low ceilings the opposite problem applies — check the minimum mounting height above the hob, which differs for gas and electric, still leaves headroom.
Style is a specification decision, not just a taste one
Traditional chimney hoods in stainless steel are the workhorse: robust, easy to clean, and a finish that looks the same in five years as it does today. Curved and angled glass models look more current and suit higher-value property, but glass shows grease faster and needs cleaning more often — worth thinking about if housekeeping is doing it between guests.
Slimline models sit closer to the wall where a full-depth hood would be intrusive, which helps in narrow galley kitchens.
Before you buy: chimney hood checklist
- Confirm the hood width matches or exceeds the hob width
- Check the ceiling height against the flue length — an extension may be needed
- Check the minimum mounting height above the hob, which differs for gas and electric
- Check the existing duct diameter, and avoid a reducer if you can
- Confirm the wall can carry the weight, particularly on stud walls
- For glass finishes, factor in more frequent cleaning
Frequently asked questions
What width chimney hood do I need?▾
At least as wide as the hob. 60cm over a 60cm hob is standard; going to 90cm captures more at the edges if the layout allows.
My ceilings are higher than standard — will the flue reach?▾
Not always. Chimney hoods ship with a telescopic flue sized for a standard ceiling. Higher rooms usually need an extension chimney, ordered separately, so check before you fit.
Stainless steel or glass?▾
Stainless steel is the more practical choice for rental and high-turnover property. Glass looks more current and suits higher-value kitchens, but shows grease sooner.
Can I fit one on a stud wall?▾
Usually, with appropriate fixings into the studs or suitable plasterboard anchors. Check the hood's weight against the fixing method before installation day.
More on specifying extraction
Ducted versus recirculating, extract rates for new build sign-off, matching hood width to hob, and who replaces the filters in a tenanted property — all covered on the main cooker hoods page.
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