Recirculating Kitchen Ceiling Extractors – No External Ducting Required
Keep the view across your kitchen open with Luxair recirculating ceiling extractor hoods. Designed for kitchens where ducting to an outside wall isn’t practical, these ceiling-mounted cooker hoods filter cooking air and return it to the room, helping to capture grease and reduce cooking odours without an external vent.
A recirculating kitchen ceiling extractor keeps the space above your hob clear, making it a discreet choice for kitchen islands and open-plan layouts. Whether you’re updating an existing kitchen or planning a new space, explore our range to find a design that suits your kitchen and cooking needs.
Choose your extractor to suit your hob size, ceiling height and installation requirements, and check the filtration options for each model. Recirculation tackles grease and odours but does not remove moisture, so separate kitchen ventilation is still needed.
A recirculating ceiling extractor is mounted in the ceiling above the hob. It draws in cooking air, passes it through grease and odour filters, then returns the filtered air to the room. It’s also called a duct-free ceiling cooker hood because it doesn’t vent air outside.
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No. In recirculation mode, air is filtered and returned to the kitchen rather than sent outdoors through a duct. Check the product details, though: some ceiling cooker hoods can be installed in either ducted or recirculating mode, while others are designed for recirculation only.
Yes. A compatible charcoal or carbon filter helps reduce cooking odours before the air returns to the room. The correct filter depends on the extractor model, so check its product page or manual before ordering.
Their charcoal filters are designed to reduce cooking odours. Results depend on factors such as the filter type, how it’s maintained and the cooking conditions. They don’t vent odours outside, so some residual smell may remain.
They filter cooking air but return it to the room, so they don’t remove moisture in the way an externally ducted extractor does. Use suitable room ventilation as well, particularly when cooking produces a lot of steam.
It depends on the filter supplied or recommended for your model. Washable long-life filters and disposable charcoal filters have different care requirements. Follow the product instructions and replace or regenerate filters at the recommended intervals.
Choose a hood that suits the hob’s width and the room layout. Consider the extractor’s dimensions, installation clearance and required distance from the hob. Check the individual product specifications and installation manual before buying.
Not necessarily. Check the model’s installation requirements, including the ceiling depth, mounting method, electrical connection and the path for filtered air to return to the room. A qualified installer can confirm whether your ceiling is suitable.
It can be a practical choice where installing an external duct is difficult or not wanted. Compare the available sizes, extraction settings, noise levels and filter costs, and make sure the model is suitable for recirculation.
These answers reflect the distinction between recirculating and ducted models, and the filter requirements described in Luxair’s ceiling cooker hood collection and filter guidance. Check each product’s specifications for model-specific claims.
