Noisy, ugly and bulky, the extractor fan is the bane of any enthusiastic amateur chef. But a new trend for “downdraft” fans means its days as a kitchen staple may be numbered. Growing concern about ...

Jamie's been reviewing consumer products for nearly two decades, and is the Which? cooking expert. When not making terrible puns, he grills nearly 100 ovens, cookers, cooker hoods and hobs every year, ...

The efficiency of a downdraft system in eliminating smoke produced by a gas cooktop makes it a perfect choice for kitchens lacking a ventilation system in the roof. With appropriate maintenance, a gas ...

Trendy 'downdraft hobs' are making the noble extractor fan obsolete Kitchen fitters are reporting massive demand for downdraft hobs due to concerns around indoor air pollution Gift this article free ...