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How to reduce hood noise

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:36:27 GMT

How to reduce hood noise

Cooker hoods are essential for keeping steam, grease and odours under control, but they can sometimes be louder than you’d like. Understanding what causes the noise — and how to reduce it — will help you create a quieter kitchen.

How noisy is a cooker hood?

Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB):

Quiet hoods: 45–55 dB (similar to a fridge)
Standard hoods: 60–65 dB (normal conversation level)
Loud hoods: 70 dB+ (closer to a vacuum cleaner)

Most hoods will be quieter on lower speeds, and loudest at maximum extraction.

Tips to reduce hood noise

Use a lower speed setting – Many meals don’t require full power. Start at a medium setting and only increase when necessary.
Keep duct runs short and straight – Every bend in ducting increases resistance, forcing the motor to work harder and create more noise.
Use the right duct size – Always use the largest diameter recommended for your hood (usually 150 mm). Smaller or reduced ducts make the hood louder and less effective.
Choose rigid ducting – Smooth, solid ducting is quieter and more efficient than long flexible hose, which creates turbulence.
Maintain your filters – Clean grease filters regularly, as clogged filters restrict airflow and increase noise. Carbon filters (for recirculation) should be replaced as advised by the manufacturer.

When buying a new hood

If noise is a priority:

Compare the dB levels at “normal” speed (not just maximum).
Look for hoods with larger filter areas, as they don’t have to work as hard.
Ceiling cassette and island hoods are often quieter when installed correctly, as they distribute airflow over a wider area.

Tip

If your hood feels too loud, check the ducting first. In many cases, upgrading from a long, flexible hose to a short, rigid duct run can reduce noise more effectively than changing the hood itself.

Ducting vs recirculation explained

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:28:45 GMT

Ducting vs recirculation explained

What size cooker hood do I need? | ViandPRO Guide

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:20:06 GMT

What size cooker hood do I need?

Choosing the right size cooker hood matters.
The width of your hood directly affects how effectively it captures steam, grease and odours from cooking. As a rule, the hood should be at least the same width as your hob, and ideally slightly wider. This creates a larger “capture area” and means less steam escapes into your kitchen.

Recommended hood sizes

60 cm hobs → 60 cm or 70 cm hood
A 70 cm hood gives you more coverage, which is especially useful above gas hobs where steam and grease rise quickly.
70 cm or 75 cm hobs → 80 cm or 90 cm hood
Where space allows, an 80 cm hood is the ideal match, offering perfect alignment with the hob edges. If you have more wall space, go up to 90 cm for maximum extraction.
80 cm hobs → 80 cm or 90 cm hood
80 cm hoods are increasingly popular for wide induction hobs. A 90 cm option gives you additional coverage and is recommended if your kitchen layout allows.
90 cm hobs or range cookers → 90 cm hood (minimum)
Wider hoods, such as 100–120 cm, are available for large range cookers. These give the best results in busy kitchens or where multiple pans are used at once.
Island hobs
Always match the hob width as a minimum. In open-plan spaces, a larger hood is usually better because there are no surrounding walls to help contain steam. For example, an 80 cm hob works best with a 90 cm island hood.

Mounting height

It’s not just about width – the distance between the hob and the hood matters too. Check your hood’s manual for exact figures, but these are common UK guidelines:

Wall hoods: 75 cm above gas hobs, 55–65 cm above electric or induction hobs.
Ceiling hoods: 75 to 160cm above the hob, depending on the model.

Tip

If you have the space, always go wider. For example, pairing a 70 cm hob with a 90 cm hood gives you more headroom and captures rising steam more effectively.

Still unsure which size to choose? Contact the ViandPRO team for personalised advice – we’ll help you find the perfect match for your kitchen.

Small, Slimline & Flush-fit Ceiling Hood. The New Aria now offers Recirculation

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:45:46 GMT

The Aria ceiling extractor can fit between joists and be recirculated.

The bestselling Aria slimline ceiling hood has been updated to offer recirculation as well as standard ducted out.

This is the only slimline recirculation small ceiling hood we know of that can be installed between joists in the existing ceiling line without the need to duct outside. Most recirculating hoods install below the ceiling line as they blow the cleaned air back into the kitchen from vents on the top of the hood. However, the Aria offers the ability to install flush to the ceiling line and duct back into the kitchen from a discrete ceiling vent.

During installation, you use the flexible 220 x 90 ducting tube and round adaptor to connect the exhaust of the hood to the discrete white ceiling vent. The easy-to-replace charcoal filters are installed behind the grease filters on the hood.

*The support beams on the diagram are a suggested installation method. You can use the clips to hang the hood on a baton across the joists.

The diagram shows this configuration only works if the joists are running the same way as the hob. If you are installing across the joists, then no ceiling hood will fit flush to your ceiling. Please contact us if you are unsure if our non-ducted ceiling hood is suitable for your hob.

Please refer to a tradesperson to double-check suitability for your installation.

The product will fit between 8″ (203m) and higher joists plus 1 sheet of 12.5mm plasterboard

203mm +12.5mm = 215.5 mm > height of product 207mm. In case of tight installations, a further board or ply can be added to the ceiling ( imagine like a picture frame around the hood) and finished to match the ceiling giving you the room needed in the void between joists.

Minimum Niche Dimensions for installation L 860mm W 280mm H 207mm

Overall Size L 900 x D 320mm x H 207mm

Motor rating 600m3/hr

Hood Extraction Rate 411.1m3/hr (EN 61591)

Maximum height above hob 1.6m

Noise 54 – 59dB

Ducted or recirculation

Weight 15.3kg

How to connect the ViandPro Aria Remote control to the hood

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:46:05 GMT

Pairing the remote control to the hood.

Sometimes you may need to calibrate the remote control for first use or when replacing it.

While in standby mode, long press the on/off button on the hood panel for 3 seconds till it flashes, then immediately press the on/off button on the remote control to complete

• If the calibration was successful, an acoustic signal sounds.

• If the calibration was not successful, the cooker hood switches to standby mode.

Aria Flush Fit Ceiling Hood - New Colours

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:34:55 GMT

Aria Flush Fit Ceiling Hood - Fits Between Joists - Now available in ALL white and ALL black.

Our Aria flush fit ceiling hood is proving to be very successful and due to the feedback we have received, we have introduced two new colours to the range.

We have 2 new models with matching frame colours, so the Aria is now available with White panel and matching white frame and black with a black frame.

Designed to fit between standard joists and at a great price point, all in stock for immediate delivery.

View the range here

https://www.viandpro.com/store/Ceiling-Hoods-Designed-To-Fit-Between-Joists-c124005234

6 Burner Gas Hobs Back In Stock

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:33:32 GMT

Our fast selling range of 6 and 5 burner gas hobs with 2 wok burners - Back In Stock

We are delighted to have the full range of gas hobs back in stock. It's a challenging time globally for the sourcing of parts and increased transit costs. Our commitment to maintain quality and not cut corners in specification by substituting components means we were waiting a bit longer for this shipment - but it's here now.

One of the very few 90cm hobs featuring 2 Wok burners, and the only one featuring 2 x Dual Wok burners*.

Available in

915mm 6 burner hob with 2 x Dual Wok Burners ( black glass or stainless steel )

860mm 5 burner hob with 2 x Dual Wok Burners ( black glass or stainless steel )

See the range here

*Some manufacturers advertise their hobs feature dual wok burner and it sounds like it means 2, but it's actually just large burner with an outer and inner flame . The ViandPro feature two dual wok burners on the 90cm models and they range cookers.

Aria Ceiling Hood - Designed To Fit Between Joists - BACK IN STOCK

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:58:10 GMT

Aria Flush Fit Ceiling Hood - Fits Between Joists. Now Back In Stock

The first big restock of 2022 has landed and the Aria in White with stainless steel frame has arrived back in stock.

It's unique in its design to sit between standard UK joists and fit flush to the ceiling without any bulkhead or drop down box.

Check it out here.

For a limited time, you can use ARIA100 to save a massive £100 off the usual RRP. We offer flexible payment options via Klarna

ViandPro New 2 Year Warranty

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:38:53 GMT

New Longer Warranty On All ViandPro Appliances

Starting from Febuary 2022, all our appliances now come with a 2 year warranty.

Full information on what's covered is available on the warranty information page.

How to.... Replace the Bulb on your ViandPro Range Cooker

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:36:39 GMT

How to replace the bulb on your ViandPro Range Cooker

To replace the bulb, you will need a E14 SES Oven Bulb. The glass cover screws off, then the bulb is also a screw fitting.

Replace the bulb, then retighten the cover.

How to.... Re tighten the oven door handle on your Range Cooker

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:28:59 GMT

How to re tighten the door handle on your ViandPro Gas Range Cooker

Over time, your ViandPro Range Cooker door handle may become a touch looser if used heavily.

It's a simple job to tighten up. Remove the inner glass panel and tighten a screw.

It's a straightforward process, just follow the video for instructions.

How to.... Remove the door inner glass for cleaning

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:46:21 GMT

How to remove the inner glass door of your ViandPro Gas Range Cooker

Your ViandPro Range Cooker is equipped with a double glass door for the best cooking experience.

For stubborn stains on the door of your oven, or to get to dirt between the glass you will need to strip down the glass to get access to both sides.

It's a straightforward process, just follow the video for instructions.

How To.... Remove the Lid on the Range Cooker

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:34:18 GMT

How to Remove the Lid on the Range Cookers

Did you know that the ViandPro range cooker lids can be simply lifted off. This makes cleaning an absolute doddle!

Simply move to the open position and lift up. To reattach, simply reverse the process!

Double Wok Burners

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 22:26:55 GMT

The ViandPro 90cm Gas Hobs Feature a double Wok Burner Design

The two 90cm Gas hob designs we offer both feature double Wok burners on opposite sides of the hob.

At 86cm, the 5 burner in stainless steel or black glass features a powerful 4.2kW burner on each side.

915mm 6 Burner Gas Hobs

The two 915mm 6 burner designs (again high quality stainless steel and toughened black glass) also feature 2 wok burners.

The extra width of the hob means we can comfortably fit another burner on the hob giving an excellent 6 pan cooking zone.

We think this is unrivalled at this price range and proving to be extremely popular.

Performance of Ceiling Hoods VS Island hoods and tips to keep your hood working as well as possible

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:55:43 GMT

Performance of Ceiling Hoods VS Island hoods

It is a fact that the distance between the hob and the hood affects performance. An island hood 750mm above the hob will perform better than a ceiling hood 1600mm away.

It’s an aesthetic choice to install a ceiling hood to keep the room as open plan as possible, so if that’s the look you want, then you will accept the slight performance decrease of using a kitchen ceiling extractor.

There are a few ways to ensure the hood is efficient as possible.

1 – Use 150mm ducting. The larger the ducting, the less air resistance there is. This puts less pressure on the motor, increasing efficiency and decreasing noise. 5” or less will reduce the life of the hood.

2 – Avoid Bends. 90° are the enemy and some studies suggest they are comparable to adding 1m of straight ducting the hood. Keep the run as straight as possible. Some duct systems have extra channels in the bends which help with the flow of air around cormers.

3 – Use smooth rigid ducting. Avoid flexible ducting. If you do use it pull it as taut as possible. The ridges and grooves make the flow of air extremely poor.

4 – Keep the filters clean. Regularly wash the grease filters with soapy water of a gentle dishwasher cycle. The anti grease in the detergents help keep them performing efficiently.

5 – Switch on the hood 10 min before cooking and leave it 10 min after. A mistake people make is to simply put the ceiling hood on partway through cooking when they notice it’s quite a steamy session. The air currents and direction flow have already established and it’s difficult to effectively control them retrospectively. By encouraging the air to the hood from the start of cooking you will have much more success with the extracting the odours and steam.

6 – Use an external motor. External motors are usually more powerful as they aren’t constricted by size. You can set it on its highest setting and not be bothered by the noise as it’s outside. You’ll still be able to converse in the kitchen as the only noise from the hood will be the movement of air.

7 – Move the ceiling hood closer to the hob. If performance rather than look is important, the drop down housing to build can be a bit lower than you were planning. You could make it a feature with lighting and shelves and place the hood a bit lower, but still well above eyeline.

ViandPro Ceiling Hoods - External Motor

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:45:42 GMT

Flush mounted ceiling hood with external mounted wall motor.

Most ceiling hoods are unable to be flush fitted into the ceiling without creating a housing for it to sit in. This can be referred to as a bulkhead or drop down box. Basically, a false ceiling is created to fit the hood in – usually above the island section of the kitchen.

As you will probably be committed to building a box anyway, one way of making it as slim as possible to pick a ceiling hood where the motor is fitted away from the body of the hood. We refer to these as ceiling hoods with inline motor. It’s a great way to reduce the height of the hood so it encroaches into the room as little as possible. The ViandPro range with inline motors are as slim as 115 – 180m – making the dropdown from the ceiling 200mm maximum – so well above eyeline.

A much overlooked option is to use an external motor – and for a modest additional cost you get a superb solution. By taking the motor outside the property you are removing the noise from the kitchen almost completely. The external motor is more powerful so extracts more air, smells and grease than a standard ceiling hood. The only fiddly installation in the joists is running the ducting and 8m power cable (included) making installation much easier and quicker – therefore cheaper! The weatherproof steel box sits on the outside wall, simply connect the ducting and power to it.

Our external motor option starts from as little as £199 on the inline ceiling hoods, so offers unrivalled value for money.

Gas Range Cooker 90cm

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:35:10 GMT

90cm Gas Oven, Gas Grill. LPG compatible

The ViandPro Matt Black All Gas Range Cooker features a stunning gas hob with 5 burners. A great feature of the top end ViandPro range cooker is 2 high power Wok burners on the stove top, offering unrivalled power. With 2 powerful burners, any pan can be brought up to temperature in an instant.
The optional hotplate teppenyaki sits on the hob and creates a lovely cooking surface. If you use it on the side of the hob with 2 burners, you can create a 2 zone plate, having a hot end and a medium end, moving the food around as required. Or you can sit it on the central burner and have a single hot zone, perfect for steaks and meat.

This is one of the few range ovens with a lid, which offers a few options for your kitchen. What height to set the lid has caused a few arguments on our display model in the showroom. You can have it set so the cast iron pan supports on the hob are at a similar level to the worktop with the lid sitting higher. When you are cooking, pans don’t have to be lifted too high and can be slid over to the worktop. The other option to set the lid flush height with the worktop, so when it’s closed it creates a continuous usable unbroken surface area. The toughened safety glass is super strong and you don’t have to worry about it breaking.

The other benefit of a lid is you don’t need a splashback behind the range cooker hob. When the lid is in the upright position, it automatically acts as a heatproof splashback. This means you can continue your tiles or décor all around the kitchen and don’t need a splashback interfering with your colour scheme. It’s really easy to lift off and clean, simply lifting off vertically when it’s in the upright position. The only negative we’ve found is there is no soft close mechanism, so it does need to be closed manually.
The oven itself is a single cavity oven. This is our preference for smaller range cookers. This means you get maximum space for cooking large items. With a super 108 litre capacity, you’ll struggle to find food that won’t fit! The oven is super simple to use, with auto ignition and flame failure safety measures, simply twist and go. The mechanical timer means you can set an alarm with a quick turn of the knob.

One of our favourite features is the rotisserie. Using the special tray provided, you can skewer your chicken and with a simple switch it will gently rotate. We guarantee that once you get experienced with using it, you’ll be hooked. Slow roasted, marinated, regularly basted poultry is the best. The juices cascading onto a veg tray below giving either unbeatable roast potatoes or into a tray with carrots, onions celery and garlic to create a base for the best gravy. Once done, you can simply replace the rotisserie shelf with a regular shelf (2 are included).

In conclusion, this is a good looking appliance with some unique features. A great hob with 2 wok burners auto ignition and flame failure. LPG or natural gas. A safety glass lid, chicken rotisserie, massive oven space, chunky easy to use controls. If you looking for a new freestanding gas range cooker, this is an excellent choice.