Wickes have their own cooker extraction hoods at £55 and Zanussi ones at £155. Are the Zanussi ones worth the extra? Both have similar extraction rates and both can use either filters or a flue through the wall. Not sure about noise levels though and I'm guessing the Zanussi has a better quality motor (?). Maybe the W. is more "tinny"? Am trying to get one on the wall before Xmas :-)
In message , dave writes
When you decide, let me know as I am still contemplating:-)
In article , dave writes
I'd go have a feel/bash/dismantle on the in-store display models.
Obvious advantages would be stainless mesh washable filters.
I'll prob buy a cheapie, gut it and use a ducted fan elsewhere to keep the noise down but that is me.
A thin metal resonant cheapie could be tamed with a bit of internal (heatproof) damping material.
I was actually thinking of doing this myself, we have space within the roof of the kitchen for a ducted one. Do let me know if you get round to doing something, we already have a cheapie CDA extractor hood in place which is on its last legs.
Earlier this year I fitted a Vent Axia Mixed flow ducted fan in the bathroom, it is amazingly effective and very quiet too.
Will let you know but I'm on a pretty slow burn on the kitchen, eta late next year :-)
Take care with the ducting, I'd recommend the alu foil based ones to limit potential fire spread from a hob top fire.
Yep, a good brand.
What - these!!! :-)
I'd hazard a guess that both are probably made by the same manufacturer, Elica, based in Italy.
Don't assume that the more expensive one is better quality.
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