Cooker Hoods

A cooker hood captures steam, grease particles, smoke, and odours released while cooking, then either vents them outdoors or filters and returns the air. Without one, cooking residue coats cabinet doors, ceilings, and soft furnishings, while lingering smells settle into fabrics throughout an open plan home.

Wall-mounted chimney models suit most kitchens. Island canopies hang from the ceiling above a central hob. Integrated and telescopic versions hide inside cabinetry, pulling out when needed. Downdraft extractors rise behind the cooking surface, while ceiling-mounted designs disappear into the plasterboard above. BORA offers an alternative approach, integrating powerful extraction directly into the cooktop to capture steam, grease and odours at source.

Ducted installations push extracted air through a pipe to the outside, removing heat, humidity, and smell completely. Recirculating versions pass air through charcoal filters before returning it to the room. Venting outdoors performs better; filtering works where no external wall or roof route exists.

Manufacturers typically specify 65 to 75 centimetres above an electric or induction surface, and 75 to 85 above gas. Mounting too low risks heat damage and head knocks; too high loses capture efficiency. Always follow the installation manual, since clearances vary between models.

Matching widths works, but extending 10 centimetres beyond each side captures rising vapour far more effectively, particularly from front burners. A 90 centimetre canopy above a 60 centimetre hob is a common upgrade. Island installations benefit most, because no wall channels the plume upward.

Wash metal grease filters monthly in hot soapy water or on a dishwasher cycle. Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned; replace them every three to six months depending on frying frequency. Neglecting either restricts airflow, strains the motor, and creates a genuine kitchen fire risk.

Yes. Recirculating mode uses activated charcoal cartridges to strip odour before returning air to the room. Apartments and internal kitchens rely on this method routinely. Bear in mind that humidity and heat stay indoors, so pair the appliance with a window or mechanical ventilation where possible.

Hadjikyriakos, trading since 1886, keeps a curated range of AEG, Bosch, Miele, Neff, Bertazzoni, BORA and Gaggenau across showrooms in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos, with island-wide delivery from the online store. Our team advises on airflow sizing, duct routing and hob pairing, then arranges fitting through authorised installers with full warranty cover. .