Elica Cooker Hoods

Shop Elica cooker hoods and kitchen extractors, including wall-mounted chimney hoods, integrated canopy extractors, ceiling hoods, suspended island designs and downdraft extraction systems. Choose from different widths, finishes and installation styles to suit your kitchen layout.

Compare Elica cooker hoods by extraction type, airflow, operating noise, lighting and installation requirements. Whether you're replacing an existing extractor or planning a new kitchen, start by choosing the hood design that suits your cooking area.

Shop Elica Cooker Hoods by Type

• Elica Chimney Hoods – traditional, angled and contemporary chimney-style extraction, including suitable wall and island installations.
• Elica Integrated Cooker Hoods – built-in canopy, concealed and telescopic extractors, including suitable furniture-integrated designs.
• Elica Ceiling Hoods – discreet extraction fitted into or close to the ceiling.
• Elica Island Hoods – suspended chimney and pendant extractors for cooking islands.

Elica Cooker Hood Types Compared

Elica cooker hoods are available in different mounting arrangements. Some designs overlap: for example, an island cooker hood can also have a chimney-style housing, while selected wall-mounted models can be integrated with kitchen furniture.

Hood Type	How It Differs	Best Suited To	Main Installation Check
Chimney and Wall-Mounted Hoods	Visible extraction designs, including traditional canopies, angled glass fronts and chimney-style island models.	Cooking areas where a prominent overhead extractor suits the kitchen layout.	Wall or ceiling support, mounting height and ducting route.
Integrated Cooker Hoods	Extractors installed within cabinetry or designed to blend closely with surrounding kitchen furniture.	Fitted kitchens where a concealed or furniture-matching appearance is preferred.	Cabinet dimensions, internal space and access for filters.
Ceiling Cooker Hoods	Extraction fitted into or close to the ceiling, keeping the space above the hob largely open.	Kitchen islands and open-plan layouts where minimal visual obstruction is important.	Ceiling depth, motor configuration and extraction distance.
Island and Pendant Hoods	Ceiling-suspended extraction positioned above an island, from conventional chimney designs to decorative pendant models.	Cooking areas positioned away from kitchen walls.	Structural support, suspension height, hob coverage and ventilation route.
Downdraft Extractors	Extraction positioned at worktop level, with selected models rising from and retracting into the worktop.	Layouts where overhead extraction is undesirable or impractical.	Worktop cut-out, cabinet space and extraction components beneath the surface.

All five extraction types are represented within the wider Elica range. The best choice depends on installation suitability, cooking habits and the space available for ventilation.

How to Choose the Right Elica Cooker Hood

Choosing an Elica cooker hood starts with the position of your hob and the extraction arrangement your kitchen can accommodate.

For a hob against a wall, a chimney-style or integrated cooker hood is often the most straightforward option. For an island, suspended and ceiling-mounted designs provide overhead extraction without requiring a wall behind the cooking surface.

If you want the space above the hob completely free of an extractor, a downdraft system may be worth considering. However, it requires suitable space within the worktop and cabinetry.

Once you've chosen the installation type, compare hob coverage, airflow, noise, lighting, filtration and maintenance requirements.

What Size Elica Cooker Hood Do You Need?

The width and position of the cooking surface are important when selecting a cooker hood. Elica offers compact extractors for smaller cooking areas alongside conventional 60cm and 90cm designs and wider models for larger kitchens.

With a conventional canopy hood, the extraction area should provide suitable coverage of the hob beneath it. However, matching the width of the hob is only a starting point.

Angled, ceiling-mounted and downdraft extractors use different extraction inlet arrangements, so their suitability cannot be judged by nominal width alone.

Before ordering, check:

• The width and position of the hob or cooking zones.
• The actual dimensions and extraction-inlet arrangement of the hood.
• The manufacturer's permitted installation height.
• Wall, ceiling or cabinet space for the appliance.
• Space for ducting, filtration and electrical connections.

Always use the installation drawing for the exact Elica model rather than assuming all cooker hoods of the same advertised width will fit identically.

How Much Extraction Power Do You Need?

Elica publishes cooker hood airflow in cubic metres per hour (m³/h). This indicates the volume of air moved by the extractor under specified operating conditions.

When comparing models, consider both everyday operating airflow and the maximum or intensive setting. A high boost figure can be useful during intensive cooking, but the performance you need for normal use is equally important.

Airflow is not the only consideration. The capture area, extractor position, mounting height, ducting restrictions and air movement within the kitchen can all affect how effectively cooking vapours are collected.

A properly positioned hood with suitable ventilation is generally preferable to selecting an appliance solely because it advertises the highest maximum airflow.

Choosing a Quiet Elica Cooker Hood

Operating noise is particularly important in open-plan kitchens where cooking, dining and living spaces share the same room.

Cooker hood noise is measured in decibels, usually expressed as dB(A). When comparing Elica models, check that the figures relate to equivalent operating speeds and extraction configurations.

Maximum or intensive extraction settings will often be louder than normal operating settings. Ducting bends, narrow ducts, restrictive filters and poor installation can also affect the noise experienced in the kitchen.

For everyday comfort, consider the relationship between normal extraction performance and the corresponding noise level rather than comparing headline figures in isolation.

Ducted or Recirculating Elica Cooker Hoods?

Most Elica cooker hood families offer ducted or recirculating installation options, although availability and conversion requirements vary by model.

Ducted extraction carries extracted air outside the property. It removes captured cooking moisture, odours and airborne contaminants through a suitable ventilation route.

Recirculating extraction passes air through grease and compatible odour filters before returning it to the room. This is useful where external ducting is impractical, but it does not remove moisture outside.

Some Elica hoods can be converted between configurations using additional components. Others are supplied as dedicated ducted or recirculating versions.

For a detailed comparison, including installation, noise and filter-maintenance considerations, read our Elica Ducted vs Recirculating Cooker Hoods guide.

Elica Cooker Hood Features Worth Comparing

Lighting and Controls

Many Elica cooker hoods incorporate LED lighting above the cooking area. Selected models offer adjustable brightness or colour temperature, while decorative suspended and ceiling extractors may also contribute to the wider kitchen lighting scheme.

Control options vary from mechanical buttons and touch panels to remote controls. Some connected Elica models support app operation, voice control or automatic adjustment with compatible appliances.

These functions are model-specific, so check the exact product specification rather than assuming every Elica cooker hood includes smart connectivity or automatic extraction.

Anti-Condensation Technology

Condensation can form when warm cooking vapours meet cooler extractor surfaces. In some kitchens, droplets accumulate and fall onto the hob or cookware.

Selected Elica cooker hoods use No Drip technology to help manage condensation on the appliance and prevent unwanted dripping. This can be particularly useful above induction hobs when boiling or steaming food regularly causes moisture to collect beneath the extractor.

No Drip is a targeted condensation-management feature, not a guarantee of higher extraction airflow.

Read our Elica No Drip vs Standard Cooker Hoods comparison to understand when the additional technology is worth considering.

Specialist Finishes and Motor Arrangements

Elica offers different materials and finishes, including stainless steel, glass, matt colours and selected designs that can be customised to match surrounding kitchen furniture or ceiling finishes.

Some ceiling hood models are also available with different internal motor arrangements or are supplied without an integrated motor for use with a compatible separate extraction unit.

Check whether the advertised product includes the required motor, filters, installation kit and finishing components. These can vary between versions that otherwise look similar.

Planning Your Cooker Hood Installation

Before finalising your choice, confirm that the proposed cooker hood can be installed safely and maintained conveniently.

The main considerations are:

• Mounting height: Observe the minimum clearances specified for the hood and cooking appliance.
• Installation structure: Confirm suitable wall, ceiling, cabinet or worktop support.
• Ducting: Check the outlet diameter, route length, bends and external discharge position.
• Recirculation: Confirm compatible odour filters, air-return openings and any conversion kit.
• Electrical supply: Follow the appliance's connection requirements.
• Maintenance access: Allow space to remove filters, clean surfaces and service the appliance.

For integrated extractors, cabinet dimensions and usable storage space are particularly important. For ceiling hoods, the available ceiling void and motor arrangement should be established before ordering. For downdraft models, check the worktop opening and the extraction components beneath it.

Cleaning and Maintaining Elica Cooker Hoods

All cooker hoods require regular maintenance to help sustain extraction performance.

Grease filters need cleaning according to the manufacturer's instructions. Recirculating models also require compatible odour filters, which may need periodic replacement or regeneration depending on the filtration system.

Glass, metal, painted and customised surfaces can have different cleaning requirements. Use products and methods suitable for the specific finish.

Selected Elica hoods include filter-maintenance indicators or connected notifications. These can make maintenance easier, but do not remove the need for routine cleaning.

Elica Cooker Hood Buying Guides

Need help with a particular kitchen extraction decision? Our Elica buying guides provide more detailed advice:

• Elica Ducted vs Recirculating Cooker Hoods – compare external extraction with filtered recirculation, including moisture removal, installation and ongoing filter costs.
• Elica No Drip vs Standard Cooker Hoods – understand why condensation forms and when anti-condensation technology may be worthwhile.
• Elica Ceiling Hood vs Extractor Hob – compare overhead ceiling extraction with ventilation integrated into the hob.

Elica Cooker Hood FAQs

What types of cooker hoods does Elica make?

Elica offers wall-mounted chimney hoods, integrated canopy and telescopic extractors, ceiling-mounted hoods, suspended island and pendant models, and downdraft extraction systems. Some products suit more than one installation category.

Should an Elica cooker hood be wider than the hob?

A suitable canopy width can improve coverage above the cooking area, but the correct choice depends on the hood design, extraction inlet position and installation height. Ceiling, angled and downdraft models require additional consideration beyond nominal width.

Are Elica cooker hoods suitable for recirculating extraction?

Many Elica cooker hoods support recirculation using compatible odour filters. However, some appliances are supplied as dedicated ducted or recirculating versions and cannot be converted. Check the exact model and required accessories.

Are Elica cooker hoods suitable for induction hobs?

Yes. Elica offers cooker hoods suitable for use above induction cooking, provided the appliance is correctly selected and installed. Selected No Drip models also address condensation that can occur when moisture-laden vapours meet cooler extractor surfaces.

Do Elica cooker hoods have smart controls?

Selected Elica cooker hoods support Wi-Fi, app controls, voice assistants or communication with compatible hobs. Smart features depend on the model and should be verified against its specification.

Are downdraft extractors the same as extractor hobs?

No. A separate downdraft extractor is a ventilation appliance installed at worktop level, often rising when needed. An extractor hob combines the cooking surface and extraction system within one appliance.

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