Good kitchen ventilation is often overlooked, but it’s essential for a healthy, comfortable home. Here’s why proper extraction matters and how to get it right.
Why Ventilation Is Important
Remove Cooking Odours
Without proper extraction, cooking smells linger throughout your home. Fried food, spices, and fish can leave odours that last for hours or even days. A good extractor removes these at source.
Control Moisture and Steam
Cooking produces significant moisture. Without extraction, this condenses on windows, walls, and ceilings, potentially causing mould and damage to your kitchen finishes.
Remove Airborne Grease
Cooking releases grease particles that settle on surfaces throughout your kitchen. Over time, this creates a sticky film that’s difficult to clean. Extraction captures grease before it spreads.
Improve Air Quality
Gas cooking produces combustion byproducts. Even electric cooking releases particles. Proper ventilation removes these pollutants, keeping your indoor air healthy.
Types of Kitchen Extraction
Ducted Extractors
The most effective option. Air is ducted outside, permanently removing odours, moisture, and grease from your home. Requires external venting but delivers the best results.
Recirculating Extractors
Filter the air and return it to the kitchen. Easier to install but less effective than ducted systems. Filters need regular replacement to maintain performance.
Choosing the Right Extractor
Consider your hob size, cooking habits, and kitchen layout. The extractor should be at least as wide as your hob. Extraction rates are measured in cubic metres per hour – higher is generally better.
Upgrade Your Kitchen Ventilation
We can incorporate effective ventilation into your kitchen design. Contact us to discuss options that balance performance with aesthetics.