Do oven extractor fans need to vent outside?
If you’ve read our other extractor hood articles (Fitting a Cooker Hood, for example), you may be wondering whether all extractor fans for the kitchen need to vent outside. The short answer is no.
How do I choose a kitchen extractor fan?
‘ Traditionally, the volume of the kitchen (length x width x height) is multiplied by 10 – the approximate number of air changes required per hour – to calculate what capacity extractor you should buy. ‘It’s also important to take into account the type of cooking you’re likely to be doing.
Does an extractor fan need to be the same size as hob?
With induction hobs, they travel sideways as well as up, so you’ll need a hood that’s wider than your hob. For example, if you have a 60cm induction hob, choose a 90cm extractor. With gas, the steam has a candle effect that rises out then up. That means you can choose an extractor that’s the same width as your hob.
Is it easy to install an extractor fan?
While you may be experienced in DIY, installing an extractor fan requires cutting holes through ceilings and walls, installing ducting and working with electrics. This process can be complex although it is worth noting that it is easier to replace an existing fan than to install a new one.
How powerful should a kitchen extractor fan be?
Just like extraction rates, most cooker hoods also come with a noise rating that’s measured in decibels. The majority of cooker hoods are rated at around 60-70 decibels (dB). If you plan to cook while entertaining or socialising, you may want to invest in a quieter cooker hood with a lower dB rating.
What type of extractor is best?
Neff D55MH56N0B 52cm Canopy Cooker Hood. Sleek, efficient integrated cooker hood.
How high should an extractor fan be above a cooker?
Your hood should be placed at the recommended distance of between 650mm (for electric) or 750mm (for gas) above your hob.
Do you really need a kitchen extractor fan?
In short – yes, you do need an extractor hood. Since April 2006, building regulations state that extract ventilation must be fitted in a kitchen which has been built from that date onwards. A kitchen will meet these regulations if the unclean air is extracted externally.
Are cooker hoods a legal requirement?
Are Cooker Hoods a Legal Requirement? While cooker hoods are not a legal requirement, having some way of ventilating your kitchen usually is. In new homes, extract ventilation needs to be available in areas of increased humidity or pollution, such as over an oven—see the document here.
Do I need an electrician to fit an extractor fan?
And since an extractor fan is powered by electricity, it’s essential to get a Part P qualified electrician to do the work. Your electrician will first check if the installation area is appropriate and then switch off the energy supply. They’ll fit the new extractor fan and secure the wiring.
Are downdraft extractors any good?
A ceiling extractor hood works great on low ceilings. A downdraft hood sits closer to your hob than any other type of extractor. If you have limited ceiling height, installing a downdraft is a perfect choice. Odour and smoke will be instantly sucked into the extractor as soon as it escapes from the pan.
Do you need extractor fan above cooker?
Do kitchen extractor fans really work?
If you love cooking and experimenting with different dishes, then the most effective option when it comes to removing steam, smoke and cooking odours is the extractor hood. However, extractor hoods either need to be situated on an outside wall or near enough to an external wall to run the ducting outside.
Are kitchen extractor fans any good?
Extractor hoods or fans are far and away the most effective type because they suck all steam and fats straight off the hob and eject it outside your home. However, an extraction hood requires professional installation and a hole punched in the ceiling or outside wall.
Are kitchen extractor fans a legal requirement?
Do I really need an extractor hood? In short – yes, you do need an extractor hood. Since April 2006, building regulations state that extract ventilation must be fitted in a kitchen which has been built from that date onwards. A kitchen will meet these regulations if the unclean air is extracted externally.