We all need new air: choosing the right range hood

Choosing a new hood is an important decision, since your new hood determines the air quality, brightness and background noise in your kitchen.

If you are in the process of choosing or have already chosen a new kitchen, and are in the market for the perfect extractor hood, Elica is here to help: we have solutions and models for any home with user-friendly, smart technologies. Our team of designers are well versed in interpreting the décor of very different living spaces. Whichever hood you select will protect people, furniture and walls from cooking odours and fumes, while still blending perfectly with your space and style. We offer an ample range of products to choose from, varying in lines, features, and materials. One of our extractor hoods is already waiting for your kitchen. Together we will find out which one is right for you. In any case, one thing is certain: we will breathe new air. Good air.
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What size should the hood be?

Every Elica hood is a great hood. But, what size should the right one for you be? The rules are simple: for the hood to be truly efficient, the model must adapt to the size of the hob. However, knowing the dimensions isn’t enough: in order for the hood to work its best you must also know at what height it needs to be positioned, and what is the recommended air flow rate for your kitchen space.


How far away should it be installed from the hob?

This parameter is regulated by an official directive setting forth standard distances, that all of our models follow. Every Elica product comes with an installation and instruction manual, which must always be followed to guarantee maximum performance. As a rule, the minimum distance between the bottom of the pots, positioned on the hob, and the lower surface of the hood, cannot be less than 50 cm for electric hobs and 65 cm for gas ones.

How do I choose the air flow rate?

An ideal hood adapts to its environment and to the habits of whoever uses the kitchen. To guarantee maximum performance, it is important to know how to choose the proper air flow rate of your desired model. First of all, the flow rate value must be calculated, which is obtained by multiplying the cubage of your kitchen by ten.

Example: for a kitchen with a volume of (surface x height) of 50m³, you must calculate 50x10 = 500 m³/h. The value of 500 cubic meters / hour represents the minimum hood air flow rate suitable for your kitchen.

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How many people do you usually cook for?

You also need to consider the daily use of the hob: occasional cooking, for one or two people, requires a lower flow rate than when cooking for a larger number of people. Furthermore, for anyone who enjoys cooking more elaborated meals, such as fried foods or stews, we recommend choosing an even higher air flow rate.


How many m² is your kitchen?

Value calculated with a standard height of 2,70 m.
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Air flow rate value: 400m³/h

When the hood becomes the star of the kitchen

We have over 100 Elica hood models, with countless combinations of materials and finishes. Every product is a result of meticulous design studies: this means that an Elica hood is capable of being the “star” in your kitchen, indulging your style. Be it with either minimal lines or bold personality, an Elica hood always tells something about you, your personal tastes, your kitchen and your home.

The right lighting for your kitchen

According to our philosophy, the hood plays the starring role in the kitchen space. For this reason, hood lighting should always match the mood of whoever lives in the home and uses the kitchen. Lighting should offer innovative solutions that outline the entire space, in addition to illuminating the hob.

Material experts

Elica hoods are born out of careful technical and technological studies, which allow our designers to always create products of great aesthetic impact. We offer a wide selection of finishes and materials: eclectic, versatile, resistant surfaces, designed especially for your next kitchen décor.

Not only clean air

We have topped off our hood settings with innovative ideas and intuitive features, which enhance their look while guaranteeing the highest performance levels. Smart controls, special materials and surfaces, cooking aids, as well as other surprising solutions in terms of noise level and energy savings: making your kitchen experience much more pleasant and satisfying.

Rely on a specialized technician

Let a true expert install your hood: only in this way can we guarantee perfect operation. In any case, make sure that it is installed in proximity of an electrical socket, and that the external connection piping is 120-150mm in diameter, without any bends and not too long. Carefully follow our instruction manual.

Who to contact

Don’t have a trusted licenced technician? The Service Partner section of our website will provide you with one.

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Where to buy an Elica hood

Power, design, finishes and features: there are many factors to consider when choosing a hood. Still unsure which is the right hood for your kitchen? Would you like to receive personalized tips and satisfy your curiosity? The answer is simple: turn to our stores and authorized retailers, who have been carefully trained to give adequate answers to any question and recommend the best hood or extractor hob model for your kitchen. We have over 600 in Italy, come and get to know us!

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