Kitchen extractor fans, while perhaps not the most glamorous or exciting part of your dream kitchen planning process, are an essential. As our kitchens fill with steam from boiling pots and the smell of fried onion and garlic, it's important we have a way of clearing the air of steam, grease, odours and smoke. By doing so, we're also looking after our kitchen's interior by limiting a build up of condensation.

You will also want to make sure that the cooker hood matches the width of your hob, so it can efficiently and effectively remove steam and smoke from all of your bubbling pots and pans. Key Specs – Type: Extraction and recirculation; Canopy size: 60cm; Extraction rate: 368m³/h; Noise level: 47dB Extractor fans vary in their power consumption as they can be used for a variety of applications. As with all electrical appliances, an extractor fan will use electricity depending on its wattage and motor size. Generally speaking, however, most single-room extractor fans do not require a lot of energy and will typically draw between 5 and 240 watts (sometimes higher if industrial), depending on their type and the power required for their operation. Additionally, some models also come with energy-saving settings that provide lower operational costs.

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Aside from a portable fan, if you don’t have access to a good bathroom extractor fan, you can ventilate the bathroom by leaving a window open (unless you don’t have a window). In addition, if your window doesn’t have enough ventilation, you can also invest in a bathroom air purifier that will filter out humidity and unpleasant odours from the air in your bathroom. You can find more Smeg kitchen appliances in our roundup of the best toasters on the market. What is the difference between a cooker hood and an extractor fan? Canopy cooker hoods: Similar to integrated kitchen extractor fans, these sit flush with the underside of the kitchen wall units — they often have an extendable telescopic section at the front. If you would rather go down the simple route and avoid having holes drilled into the wall, perhaps consider a recirculating model like this fine canopy example from the house of Bosch. The Serie 2 simply mounts to the wall above any 60cm hob (cooker style or integrated) and recirculates cooking vapour through its charcoal filter at a rate of up to 350m³/h.

Downdraft cooker hoods ooze contemporary style - the swanky kitchen devices are built in to your countertop, or kitchen island, and rise up at the touch of a button. Perfect if you want your extractor fan out of sight when not in use You could easily spend a whole lot more on a kitchen extractor fan that won’t perform any better than this model. As long as you’re prepared to put up with the noise, the Zanussi ZHC62352X comes highly recommended.

Extractor fans are electrical devices used to remove stale or polluted air from a room and supply fresh outdoor air into the space. They are especially useful in bathrooms, kitchens, and even laboratories that have higher-than-normal levels of humidity, smoke, fumes, and other airborne contaminants. Extractor fans can also be used for ventilation purposes as well as to reduce condensation. In short, extractor fans help maintain a comfortable indoor environment by removing excess moisture and pollutants from the air. Integrated cooker hoods: Also known as 'built-in', these are designed to fit into a kitchen unit above the hob and are a good space-saving option.They're a great option for those who do not like the look of cooker hoods. Island cooker hoods: Also known as freestanding, this type of cooker hood is ideal for use over a hob fitted into an island unit. They are ceiling mounted.