Noisy, ugly and bulky, the extractor fan is the bane of any enthusiastic amateur chef. But a new trend for “downdraft” fans means its days as a kitchen staple may be numbered. Growing concern ...

However, downdraft extractors either need to be vented outside under your flooring (meaning it can be quite disruptive to install), or it will have to be a recirculation extractor, which is less ...

Venting hobs or extractor hobs ... Marks Electrical has a range of around 40 venting hobs from several big brands like Bosch, AEG and Smeg. You can expect to pay at least £1,000, while pricier models ...

When planning the location of your hob you need to figure out the most direct route for the ducting to run. In other words, avoid bends in the ducting because it will limit the extractor’s ...