Recommendations needed for a replacement cooker hood

indierocker85

Hi Guys

We recently bought a house and through bad luck the cooker hob extractor hood has gone kaput.......We are confident the motor has gone as the light on it still works and we have been advised by a reputable electrician that it is better to simply replace it.

We currently have a ducting pipe so are looking for an extraction hood, of 60cm in width and silver in colour by preference.

I have looked on screwfix, currys, b&Q and argos so far but poor reviews are putting me off. I was recommended to buy this one https://www.myappliances.co.uk/prod/designair-cooker-hoods/1-ART28377-60cm-stainless-steel-cooker-hood.htm#reviews however the companies reviews on trustpilot are terrible!!! Has anybody on here had dealins with myappliances?

We are really limited where I live in a coastal town for DIY shops, anybody offer any suggestions? Really wanting to just get it replaced sooner rather than later, really.

EssexExile

There's a lot of choice on the internet. Go for the quietest you can.

indierocker85

That's the thing, I haven't a clue where to start or what companies to trust!

Browntoa

Look at good brands , nef , AEG Bosch etc

Do research

Look for cheapest retailer online.

Buy a cheap unbranded one then expect a shorter lifespan

indierocker85

Thank you, that is part of the problem. We don't want to replace it with a cheap one just to have to do it again later down the line.

Kaytata

Can i jump into your thread as my question is similar - i have narrowed down to three

Rangemaster hood 110cm black

There are three models whats the difference

LEIHDC110BC!

CLAHDC110BC!

UNBHDC110BL!

Theyr all sold at currys but have seen lower prices elsewhere. I have no idea how to narrow down which they all sound the same?

London28UK

What size is your current exhaust ducting pipe ? Bosch require 150mm to run at 100% motor efficiency and extraction and a minimum of 120mm but this drops the motor efficiency to around 70% and increases fan noise. Note the smaller size of exhaust pipe you use, the louder the extractor will run and the less efficient it will be ! Also the longer the length of extractor pipe and if it has bends it will also decrease the efficiency of the extractor and increase noise. I have seen some dodgy builders use plastic 90mm flexible pipe for several meters and then the owners are surprised by how bad the extractor runs !

Below taken from a Bosch DWP64BC50B install manual :-

Exhaust duct
Note: The device manufacturer does not assume any
warranty for complaints attributable to the pipe section.
■ The device achieves its optimum performance by
means of a short, straight exhaust air pipe and as
large a pipe diameter as possible.
■ As a result of long rough exhaust air pipes, many
pipe bends or pipe diameters that are smaller than
150 mm, the optimum extraction performance is not
achieved and fan noise is increased.
■ The pipes or hoses for laying the exhaust air line
must consist of non-combustible material.
Round pipes
An inner diameter of 150 mm, but at least 120 mm, is
recommended.
Flat ducts
The inner cross-section must correspond to the
diameter of the round pipes.
dia. 150 mm ca. 177 cm2
dia. 120 mm ca. 113 cm2
■ Flat ducts should not have any sharp deflections.
■ Use sealing strips for deviating pipe diameters.