Kitchen extraction without a wall-mounted cooker hood

Who are these solutions for?

Home cooks without an external air outlet

You’re planning a kitchen without a duct to the outside. Recirculation means you can still have extraction, provided you allow for compatible filters and enough space in the base unit.

Anyone who wants an unobstructed view

You don’t want a cooker hood above an island or a hob beneath a window. An integrated or worktop extractor is worth considering if the worktop and cabinet can be adapted, as UFC-Que Choisir points out.

Home cooks who prefer extraction to the outside

You may have a suitable outlet and want to send extracted air outside the kitchen. Before choosing an appliance, check the duct route, air supply and whether the installation is compatible.

What should you check before choosing?

If your kitchen has no practical place for a wall-mounted cooker hood, decide separately where the extractor will go and how the air will be treated. Then check that your home and cabinetry can accommodate the installation you have in mind.

Conventional cooker hood

Worth considering: if a high-level installation is still suitable and you want to keep the hob and extractor separate.

Trade-off: it takes up visual space above the hob. If you choose extraction to the outside, you’ll also need to consider the air supply.

Induction hob with integrated extractor

Worth considering: if you want to combine cooking and extraction without fitting a high-level hood, particularly on an island or beneath a window.

Trade-off: the cut-out and space beneath the worktop must suit your chosen model. UFC-Que Choisir stresses the need for suitable cabinetry and a correctly sized cut-out.

Worktop extractor

Worth considering: if you want to avoid a high-level hood but keep the hob and extractor as separate appliances.

Trade-off: fitting it behind the hob means setting aside space in both the worktop and the cabinet.

What to consider	What to check before you buy	Who this applies to
Extraction to the outside	Check the outlet and duct route specified in the instructions. Have the air supply assessed, especially if an appliance that relies on air from the room is involved.	I want extracted air, particularly cooking moisture, to be sent outside, and I can consider installing a suitable outlet; around 31% of consumers prioritise extraction to the outside.
Unobstructed view	Compare the extractor’s position, the worktop cut-out and the space it takes up underneath.	Under a window or on an island, I don’t want a hood above the hob. Avoiding a high-level hood is the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
No external outlet	Check the recirculation version, the reference for the compatible filter or kit, and the route the filtered air will take.	Without a duct to the outside, I need a recirculation set-up that can be installed in my kitchen; this is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.
Space in the base unit	Compare the installation diagram with the dimensions of the cabinet, drawers and plinth.	I want to keep my drawers or minimise changes to the cabinetry: for around 15% of consumers, compatibility with the unit is the priority.

Which mistakes should you avoid?

Assuming an induction hob with an integrated extractor is a direct replacement for a standard hob

UFC-Que Choisir says the worktop cut-out and cabinet must be suitable for an induction hob with an integrated extractor. An existing opening alone isn’t enough to confirm compatibility.

Ask for the installation diagram for the exact model and compare it with the measurements of your worktop, cabinet, drawers and plinth before ordering.

Modifications may be needed to the drawers or plinth as well as the worktop.
Choosing recirculation without checking which filters it needs

Recirculation sends filtered air back into the kitchen. UFC-Que Choisir notes that this mode requires a charcoal filter; some appliances also need a kit designed for their specific configuration.

Check which references are compatible with your chosen version, then consult the instructions for details on fitting and maintenance.
Confusing cooking extraction with ventilation for your home

In France, the decree of 24 March 1982 on residential ventilation requires general, continuous ventilation, including air outlets in kitchens. A cooker hood does not replace this system.

Don’t block existing air inlets or outlets. Get professional advice before making any changes to a duct or your home’s ventilation.
Planning extraction to the outside without considering the air supply

A cooker hood that extracts air to the outside removes air from the room. Electrolux advises considering a make-up air supply, particularly if there’s an appliance that relies on air from the room for combustion.

Before you buy, ask a qualified professional to check that the appliances can be used together and assess the proposed installation.

Brands to know for this project

BORA

BORA offers extraction systems integrated into hobs, with different options depending on the air mode.

BORA’s product page for the ducted Pure PURA2 gives dimensions of 760 × 199 × 515 mm: a useful example to compare with your worktop and cabinetry.
Check the dimensions and installation method for the exact reference you’re considering; the PURA2 specifications don’t apply to the whole range.

Elica

The NikolaTesla range combines induction hobs with integrated extraction and a choice of ducting or filtration configurations.

Elica offers kits for different air routes, including outlets through the plinth.
For the recirculation configurations described by Elica, a plinth at least 6 cm high is specified. Check the requirements for your chosen kit and model rather than assuming this measurement applies to every installation.

Electrolux

The ComboHob series includes induction hobs with integrated extraction, including the 60 cm Y63CC410CK and 70 cm KCC73443 models featured by Electrolux France.

These models give you a choice of different widths within the range.
Check the instructions and diagram for your chosen model to confirm the cut-out, filters and extraction or recirculation set-up.

Joybuy products for this project

Frequently asked questions

Does an induction hob with an integrated extractor replace ventilation for the home?

No. In France, the decree of 24 March 1982 on residential ventilation requires general, continuous ventilation, with air inlets in the main rooms and air outlets in service rooms, including the kitchen. Using an extractor while cooking must not mean blocking these openings.

Can you install extraction to the outside if there’s a nearby wood burner or gas water heater?

If an appliance that relies on air from the room for combustion is involved, have the installation assessed before choosing a cooker hood that extracts to the outside. Electrolux highlights the need for a make-up air supply; a qualified professional can check the actual appliance and ventilation set-up.

Do you need a kit as well as a filter for recirculation?

It depends on the reference and its configuration. Recirculation requires an odour filter, and a dedicated kit may also be needed. Check the instructions and compatible references for the exact version of the cooker hood or induction hob with integrated extractor.

What should you check before creating an external outlet in a shared-ownership building?

Confirm where the opening will be made and ask the building manager what steps apply to your project. ANIL distinguishes, among other things, between work limited to private areas and work affecting the structure or communal areas. You’ll need to establish which applies before any work begins.