November 21, 2019
What Are Canopy Hoods?
Planning a new kitchen or looking to upgrade your kitchen appliances? A great place to start is making sure your kitchen has a good ventilation system. With several types of kitchen extractors to choose from, we’ll start off by looking into one of the most popular types: the canopy hood. This piece explores what a canopy hood is, how they work and what type of kitchens they work best in.
What Is A Canopy Hood?
A canopy hood is a commonly seen type of extractor fan. Sometimes referred to as ‘built-in’ or ‘integrated’, canopy hood blend seamlessly into any style of kitchen. This type of cooker hood is installed into kitchen cabinets, wall units or chimney breasts. If you prefer the minimalist look, you’ll love the canopy hood’s sleek and efficient design. Enjoy powerful ventilation without compromising on style or quality.
What is the Difference Between a Chimney Hood and a Canopy Hood?
Unlike canopy hoods, chimney hoods are wall mounted. While both types of hood feature the extraction unit and lighting, a chimney hood is visible whereas a canopy is not. Chimney hoods also have a distinct design that suits both modern and traditional kitchens and creates an eye-catching focal point.
A canopy hood, on the other hand, is more compact and is subtly placed over your hob. They take up less space and won’t affect your kitchen’s aesthetic. Which type of hood you go for depends on the style of your kitchen and how much space you have.
How Do Canopy Hoods Work?
All cooker hoods operate in the same way; the only differences are how they look and how you install them. Canopy hoods are designed to remove cooking odours and keep the air fresh in your kitchen. Inside the hood, a powerful extractor fan draws in steam, grease and odours. Canopy hoods typically offer 3 fan speed settings, perfect for tackling strong and lingering smells.
The air is then either vented outside your property or is recirculated back into your kitchen using filters to hold grease and neutralise odours. You will usually have the option to have vented or recirculated extraction with a canopy hood with recirculation being a fantastic option if you don’t have ducting outside of your property.
Why Choose a Canopy Hood?
Here are our favourite things about canopy hoods!
Canopy hoods are a very popular cooker hood option thanks to their sleek and discreet appearance. Giving you the option to have clean, odour free air in your kitchen without needing a bulky or unsightly appliance on display is just one of the many appeals of a canopy hood.
Like many kitchen appliances, canopy hoods are designed by a range of manufacturers at different price points with plenty of affordable options. Because canopy hoods have less components than other hoods, costs can be lower. How much it costs to install a canopy hood depends on whether you are ducting outside or opting to recirculate the air using filters.
Complemented by their discreet design, canopy hoods are a great solution for kitchens with limited space. You can hide a canopy hood in an existing cabinet; this really helps make smaller kitchens feel much bigger.
Due to their popularity, there are plenty of canopy hoods available on the market. You can narrow down your search by brand, colour, size and even energy rating. Extractors can be notoriously noisy, so take a look at our range of Quiet Mark certified canopy hoods. These models are independently rated as the quietest on the market!
To Conclude…
So, there you have it, everything you need to know about canopy hoods. With their subtle yet modern design, it’s no wonder why these are one of the most sought-after cooker hoods on the market.
Now it is time for you to browse our wide selection of canopy hoods to find the right model to suit your kitchen! Not sure if you fancy a canopy hood? Check out our full collection of cooker hoods instead.
