Wall Mounted Cooker Hoods
The choice runs from classic chimney hoods to angled glass and slim flat designs, in widths that cover a standard hob right up to a big range cooker.
Start by matching the width to your hob. Then pick a style and decide whether the air will go outside or be filtered back into the room.
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Wall hood styles
- Chimney hoods: the familiar shape: a canopy above the cooking area, topped by a chimney to the ceiling that conceals the ducting. Mostly stainless steel, with some black and white.
- Angled hoods: a sloping front, often in glass, that frees up headroom above the hob and gives a crisp, modern look.
- Flat and designer hoods: slim panels and sculpted shapes that hug the wall, a few lit from within.
- Range-matched hoods: styled to suit a particular range cooker, often in the same colours. Ideal over one of our range cookers.
Prefer the hood out of sight? See integrated cooker hoods. Cooking on an island? See island cooker hoods.
Which style suits you?
| Style | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney | Most hobs on a wall, with the widest choice of sizes. | That the chimney sections cover the distance from hood to ceiling. |
| Angled | Taller cooks, and hoods fitted fairly close above the hob. | Glass shows fingerprints, so expect to wipe it often. |
| Flat or designer | A statement wall, or a small kitchen. | Whether it can duct outside or only recirculates. |
| Range-matched | Range cookers of 90cm and over. | That it's at least as wide as the range. |
Making the choice
Width
A standard four-zone hob takes a 60cm hood. Wider hobs and 90cm range cookers call for a 90cm hood, and the biggest ranges need 100cm to 120cm. A little extra width beyond the hob's edges captures more rising steam.
How much extraction?
Extraction is measured in cubic metres per hour, and larger or open-plan rooms need a higher figure. A boost setting deals with a sudden cloud of steam, but the hood should handle everyday cooking on a middle speed.
Ducted or filtered
On an outside wall, the hood can usually duct straight through the wall behind it, which is simple and works well. On an inside wall, run the duct up the chimney and across the ceiling, or recirculate through carbon filters.
Noise
Look at the decibel figure for the speed you'll use most. A powerful hood running gently is often quieter than a smaller one running flat out.
Controls and hob link
You'll find push buttons, touch controls and sliders. Certain hoods talk to a matching hob from the same maker and set the fan speed themselves; AEG's Hob2Hood works this way.
Finish
Stainless steel goes with most ovens and range cookers. Black or white glass suits a contemporary kitchen, and range-matched hoods often share the cooker's colour.
Before you order
- Check the fitting height. The instructions set a minimum gap above the hob, and gas hobs generally need a bigger gap than induction or electric.
- Measure up to the ceiling. Make sure the chimney will close the gap. Extension pieces are sometimes available for tall rooms.
- Check the wall. The hood must be fixed into solid masonry or proper supports.
- Plan power and ducting. A qualified electrician should fit a fused spur, usually hidden behind the chimney.
The brands we sell
Our wall hoods come from . The brand filter next to the products shows what each maker offers.
Buying a wall hood from KDH Electrical
You get the full UK manufacturer's guarantee on every hood. Orders over £600 are delivered free, normally within 3–7 working days. We don't install hoods, so book a qualified installer to fix it to the wall and connect it. If you're within our installation area, we can collect the old hood for recycling; the price shows in your basket.
Our price match means we'll do our best to match a lower price from another UK retailer. For a second opinion, call 01622 541312 or visit our showroom in Rochester; it's worth a call before you travel to check what's on display.
Wall Mounted Cooker Hoods: your questions answered
What size wall hood do I need?
No narrower than your hob. Most standard hobs take a 60cm hood; wider hobs and 90cm range cookers take 90cm, and the biggest ranges need something wider still.
Chimney or angled hood: what's the difference?
The chimney type pairs a canopy with a vertical chimney up to the ceiling. The angled type slopes away from you at the front, leaving more room for your head over the pans.
Will the chimney reach my ceiling?
Each product page lists the lowest and highest ceiling the chimney suits, so compare that with your room. Many makers sell extension pieces for taller rooms.
Can a wall hood recirculate rather than duct outside?
Most can, with carbon filters. A few need an extra kit to do it, and certain designer models can't be ducted at all. The product page confirms which.
How high above the hob should the hood go?
Follow the maker's fitting instructions. Expect a bigger minimum gap over gas than over an induction or electric hob.
Can a hood connect to my hob?
Certain hoods pair with a hob of the same make and adjust the fan and light by themselves while you cook. Check both product pages to confirm.