Downdraft cooker hoods
A downdraft extractor hides in the worktop and rises behind the hob at the touch of a button.
What to check
- Space below — the unit usually takes the full cabinet depth — no drawer fits under the hob.
- Extraction direction — steam is caught horizontally beside the pan rather than from above.
- Who it suits — islands, and low-ceilinged kitchens where a canopy would be in the way.
- Planning — decide early in the kitchen design, not after the units are ordered.