Hoover Cooker Hoods

Aim for a hood at least as wide as your hob, and wider if you often cook at high heat. Hoover sizes here include 60cm, 75cm and 90cm options, the H300 HCE160X/1 is 60cm, the HBG750X/1 is 75cm and the H500 HTS9CBK5XWIFI is a 90cm T-shape. If you have a standard 60cm hob the 60cm models fit neatly; for a 90cm range or frequent heavy frying, the 90cm hood gives better capture of steam and smells.

Match the style to how your hob sits: wall-mounted chimney hoods suit hobs against a wall and give a strong extraction, as with the 60cm H300 model; canopy hoods like the 75cm HBG750X/1 work well where the hood tucks under a cabinet or a lower ceiling; island hoods are designed for a central island and offer balanced extraction from above; integrated hoods hide inside a cabinet for a minimalist look. Pick the format that complements your kitchen layout and the amount of ventilation you need.

Stainless steel is hard-wearing and hides light wear well, making it a practical choice for busy kitchens like the H300 HCE160X/1. Glass and stainless combinations, such as the H300 HGM600X/1, give a contemporary look and reflect light but show fingerprints more easily. Black glass with stainless trim, seen on the H500 T-shape, creates a dramatic focal point but needs a little more frequent wiping to keep the finish pristine.

Hoover hoods come with easy-to-clean grease filters and advanced filtration options; aluminium grease filters are usually washable and should be cleaned roughly once a month if you fry frequently, or every two to three months for light cooking. If you run the hood in recirculation mode you'll also have charcoal odour filters which typically need replacing every 3–6 months depending on use. Regular cleaning keeps extraction efficient and protects the motor.

Hoover designs these hoods for quiet operation and energy-efficient motors, so you should notice lower background noise compared with older extractors and reasonable running costs. Models offer multiple fan speeds and integrated lighting, letting you run a low, quiet setting for simmering and higher power for heavy cooking. Look for models with intuitive controls and lower-speed options to keep noise and energy use down during routine use.