Kair Smart 100mm Intelligent Extractor Fan with Humidistat Timer and Data Logger (Smart Fan)

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Need help finding the best kitchen extractor fan that isn’t a cooking hood? You’ve come to the right place, because today we review the top 10 extractor fans, across 4-inch, 6-inch and smart kitchen extractor models. There’s also options for silent hours so that you’re ensuite fan doesn’t disturb you at night and automatic cycles which ensures the air in your room gets refreshed once every 12 hours. The Envirovent SIL100T is another quiet kitchen exhaust fan at a reasonable price. The extraction rate of 26 litres per second (that’s 96 cubic metres per hour) makes this model one of the most powerful among all 4-inch extractor fans. While an extractor hood fulfills a similar purpose, their bulk and placement in kitchens may not be ideal for everyone. So, if you don’t fancy having a bulky range hood (and its ductwork) taking up precious kitchen space, a kitchen extractor fan can be a solid alternative. Does a kitchen extractor fan need to vent outside the kitchen?

How much extraction you’ll need depends on how large your bathroom is, how well it’s already ventilated, and how many people will be using it. As extractor fans don’t use a massive amount of power, it’s best to go for the most powerful one available within your budget. Next on our list is a range of the best kitchen extractor fans with a 6-inch blade. Compared to their 4-inch peers, these give you a bit more power — but you can also expect a slight bump in price. 1. OOPPEN 6″ Kitchen Extractor Fan No — kitchen extractor fans don’t use much electricity at all. For example, the OOPPEN 6″ smart kitchen exhaust fan we listed above consumes 54 watts, or 0.054kWh on its highest setting. At 14p/kWh, this means you’ll pay less than a penny per hour — 0.76p/h, to be precise — to operate this fan. Light sensor boosts fan when light movement or shadow is detected - optional delay and overrun timer (sensitivity adjustable in App)As standard, the Envirovent has an extraction rate of 26 litres per second which is substantially more than the Xpelair above – this is the reason the latter is slightly quieter. Installation couldn’t be easier either with the fan being set up by default from the factory. This means for most projects it’s just a case of fitting with minimal time adjusting settings.

If you’re after a kitchen wall extractor fan with shutters that close when it’s not in use, this is a top choice indeed. The fan’s internal wiring should be simple enough for most people to figure out, although it’s not completely foolproof. The Airvent 435103 kitchen extractor fan is perfect for expelling steam from either the kitchen or the bathroom, solidifying its multipurpose functions. Pros: If your current kitchen fan isn’t quite cutting it – or if you are simply looking at hitting the ground running – the Xpelair WX6 kitchen wall extractor fan hits all the right notes. Pros:

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This intelligent kitchen extractor is made in Italy, so you know it has to be good. Indeed, it has nearly as many gadgets as a Ferrari, sporting a humidistat, timer, pull-cord, constant flow sensor, daily run monitor, and nighttime delay. Oh, and did we mention it comes with an incredible 5-year guarantee? Massive!