Extractor Hoods

An extractor hood is also known as a kitchen hood, range hood or exhaust hood. It is a unique device that contains fans and hangs right above the cooktop or a kitchen stove.

These devices are equally important in domestic and commercial kitchens. It removes the airborne grease, fumes, heat, smoke, combustion products and steam from the air by evacuating and filtering the air. Commercially these hoods are used in combination with fire suppression devices.  This combination helps to remove fumes and helps the grease fire to vent out. Generally, the filtration system in these hoods is meant to remove grease and other irritating particles. Although most of the vents exhaust air to the outside, many recirculate the air to the kitchen. A recirculating system comes with filters to remove odour besides grease.

Typical benefits of cooker extractor fan and hoods

A cooker or extractor hood is a Faber chimney. It is an integral part of any kitchen for several reasons. But before we start appreciating the benefits it has to offer, we need to understand what a range hood is. Technically or by construction, it is a small to medium-sized fan enclosed in a canopy installed directly above the stove or a cooktop. Majorly they are responsible for removing all the odour, smoke, fumes, steam, heat and grease off the stove and kitchen – in the outer environment. The most basic type consists of parts like; a fan, ventilation hood, electric kitchen chimney, exhaust plume, and a fume extractor. Here is what benefits you can get from this unique set of machinery.

Keep the air clean

The most important benefit of a range hood is that it can remove toxic gasses and pollutants from the air in the kitchen. At times we also need to deal with a lot of smoke while preparing a meal. Additional elements like grease and steam are something you can never avoid. All these elements can have side effects if inhaled by those close to them. But you can avoid all such dangers with just a push of a button. An extractor hood will take all these harmful elements out of your home and loved ones. Not only does it reduce the amount of toxic air but also helps in decreasing the growth of germs, moulds and bacteria in your kitchen and surroundings.

Confiscating excessive heat

Another underlying reason why many people love to have an extractor hood in their kitchen is that it impressively takes out all the heat that results from cooking. This is also a reason that these hoods are a must-have kitchen accessory in cooking items when we go to warmer regions of the world. Whether the heat is coming from the food or it is from the cooktop, the vent will extract all the heat upwards rather than allowing it to hit your face. The same goes for excessive smoke while cooking. It makes cooking easier and hassle-free without any sweat on your arms face or neck.

Better lighting while cooking

All modern cooker hoods come with built-in lights. These are of great help in small and congested kitchen areas. These small lights are focused right on your cooking pot and help you enjoy a clear vision of the food you are working on. Besides, it also helps a lot in the cleaning of the cooktop. With dedicated lighting, you can see even the smallest food leftover on the cooktop and clean it before it ends up causing any fungus or bacteria in your cooking area. Besides removing all the grime and gunk will also leave your kitchen appliances to look newer for longer.

Improved property value

Today the real estate market is in its full bloom and gloom. And the buyers expect to see the range hood in every kitchen. So, if you still do not have one in your kitchen, the lack will hurt the resale value of the property. People now want this luxury, and not having one will deter them from buying your home no matter how uniquely constructed it is. Moreover, the device is coming up with new up-gradation now and then, so if you do not have the latest one, it will harm the value of the home. We would suggest upgrading such smaller items before proceeding to display.