How do you choose your extractor hood?
A cooker hood keeps the air in your kitchen fresh and healthy. And since it’s also a key part of your kitchen’s look, we offer a wide range of wall‑mounted, built‑in and pendant models to suit all kinds of spaces.
When choosing your cooker hood, keep the following in mind:
1. The size of your hob
How wide is your hob? Your hood should be at least as wide, ideally even wider.
2. The layout of your kitchen
What does your kitchen look like? If you have an open‑plan kitchen, make sure to choose a hood that’s powerful enough for the size of your room.
3. The type of connection
Check whether you can connect your hood to an external ventilation outlet.If that’s not possible, you can connect it to a carbon filter, which absorbs odours and recirculates clean air back into the room.
Types of extractor hoods
Integrated extractor hood
For a clean, streamlined kitchen, choose an integrated extractor hood with a front that matches the rest of your cabinets.
Wall‑mounted extractor hood
Our wall‑mounted extractor hoods come in different shapes, styles and sizes.Pick a design that stands out or one that fits perfectly with your appliances and kitchen.Make sure it’s as wide—or wider—than your hob for the best performance.
Ceiling mounted extractor hoods
A ceiling mounted extractor hood is the ideal solution when you have a cooking island.
How much extraction power do you need?
What is extraction power?
The extraction power of an extractor hood is usually expressed in cubic metres per hour. This number shows how much air the hood can extract in one hour. The capacity varies per model.
How much extraction power do you need?
The power you need depends on your kitchen.If you have a closed kitchen, multiply the room’s volume (length × width × height) by 10.That number is the minimum needed to keep your kitchen free from cooking smells.For an open kitchen, the calculation is a bit trickier since your living area is part of the space. As a guideline, consider around 600 cubic metres.
Features by model
All our extractor hoods come with energy‑efficient LED lighting.This type of lighting usually lasts as long as the hood itself and brightens the whole hob so you can cook with ease.
With dimmable lighting, you decide how bright the light is.Choose bright light while cooking, and switch to cosy ambient lighting when you’re at the table.
When you’re cooking more intensely and smoke sneaks into your kitchen, the booster function steps in.It runs at a higher speed than the maximum setting and can operate for up to 6 minutes to clear heavy smoke.
The easy‑to‑use touch control panel adds a modern feel to any kitchen.
2. The layout of your kitchen
The noise level of household appliances is measured in decibels (dB). IKEA appliances are tested for this.
With extractor hoods, the extraction speed and installation type can affect the noise level.
You can find the decibel rating in the product information. Compare noise levels and choose an extractor hood that suits your comfort and your kitchen.
3. The connection
Our carbon filters effectively absorb cooking odours when the air is recirculated.By washing the carbon filter roughly every three months, you can reuse it and keep it effective for about 2–3 years.
