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Integrated Cooker hoods for the home
Integrated hoods are hidden behind a furniture door where you have to pull the door and
the integrated hood turns on automatically. Integrated hoods are the most unobtrusive methods and the cheapest as well.
They are also quite popular in the kitchen trade as price is usually included in the basic cost of the kitchen.
In this section we are going to look at the best type of Integrated Hoods to buy along with the cheapest and most expensive available. We are an impartial company offering our experience in the trade and we offer unbiased advice to help you the consumer get the
best advice available.
The step by step guide to purchasing an Integrated Hood
Choosing an Integrated Hood
Remember to enquire if the integrated hood includes ducting/filters if not you will have to order. Integrated hoods come in 52, 60, 72, 75 and 90 cm with 60cm and 90 cm being the most popular along with more product selection.
Manufacturers
The most popular manufacturers for integrated hoods include: AEG, Baumatic, Bosch, CDA, De Detrich, Elica, Electrolux, Fagor, Hotpoint, Ignis, Indesit, Neff, New World, Siemans, Technik, Whirlpool, and Zanussi.
Colours Styles & Features
Keep in mind that integrated hoods have a door mounted on the front of it but when fitted correctly is virtually undetectable. Some distributors claim that integrated hoods are only silver and only available in 60 cm but that is not the case as we have found integrated
hoods in various sizes and colors. It appears that Elica pretty much dominates the 72, 75
and 90 cm integrated hoods which do not surprise me.
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60 cm |
72 cm |
- Single or twin motor
- Built In hood.
- Quick release easy clean, metal grease filters.
- 2 x 40 watt hob lamps.
- 100 – 125 mm duct connector
- Airflow – 250 - 450 M3H.
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- Pushbutton control operation
- 2 Metallic grease filters
- 3 Speeds
- 1 Light
- Airflow: 290 m3/hr
- H 170 x W 300 x D 270
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- 3 speed slider controls
- 2 x 40w hob lamps
- Washable aluminum grease filters
- 125mm (5in) diameter ducting spigot supplied
- Charcoal filters 2 x type 48 required if re-circulating
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75 cm |
90 cm |
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- speeds
- Push button control
- Aluminum grease filters
- Telescopic chimney
- Twin fan motor
- 2 x 40w lights
- Glass diffuser
- Ducted
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- 3 speed slider controls
- 2 x 40w hob lamps
- Disposable fibre filter
- 100mm (4in) diameter ducting connector supplied
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The Best Products to Consider
AEG and Elica is the best quality product one can buy on the market. One thing I have noticed though is that Elica offers a wider range of design concepts whereas AEG has more
of a functional design and offers integrated hoods in all price ranges.
I must say though the Elica 90cm built in Hood with Telescopic Glass Panel is such a unique design which would add flare to a modern kitchen especially with the way the glide brings a whole new discretion to decorative built-in cooker hoods.
Below we list the top recommended products to consider when buying online. We only
offer unbiased advice and we do not persuade towards any products for the benefit of any suppliers or manufacturers.
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Elica - 52cm Built In/Under Hood - White
» Twin motor Built In hood.
» Quick release easy clean, metal grease filters.
» 2 x 40 watt hob lamps.
» 125mm duct connector supplied.
» Airflow - 450 M3H.
» 2 x type 48 charcoal filter required if re-circulating |
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AEG – 60 cm Integrated Hood
Extraction and recirculation modes, charcoal filter for recirculation is available as an optional extra
For installation between wall units
Quiet operation
Variable 3 speed control including 1 intensive setting
Washable filters |
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These products are available to buy online from most of the kitchen appliance suppliers although we would recommend you contact first to make sure the item is in stock and delivery is within a reasonable time period.
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