AEG chimney cooker hoods fix to the wall above the hob, with a vertical flue cover that hides the ducting. The range runs from the straightforward 3000 Series through 5000 and 6000 Series models up to the 8000 Series, so it covers both a simple replacement hood and a feature piece for a new kitchen. Widths are 60, 70, 80 and 90 cm. Finishes include stainless steel, matt black and gloss black, plus curved glass designs in stainless steel or black.

Start with width. A hood is normally matched to the hob or made slightly wider than it, so a 60 cm model suits a standard four-zone hob, while 80 and 90 cm hoods cover wider hobs and range cookers. Then look at extraction. The 3000 Series box hoods reach 420 m³/h and the curved glass models 500 m³/h, while most of the others reach 600 m³/h at their top normal speed. Some add a booster setting that lifts airflow to 730 or 760 m³/h for short bursts of frying or searing. Every model can be ducted outside or run in recirculation mode with charcoal filters, which helps when an outside wall is out of reach.

Noise and efficiency vary more than airflow does. Energy ratings run from D on the simplest hoods to A+ on the most efficient. The gloss black models are among the quietest here, staying at 55 dB on their top normal speed, while most of the other hoods reach between 66 and 73 dB. Selected models also have a Breeze function, which runs the fan gently after cooking to clear lingering smells. Most of the range uses simple push-button controls.

To narrow it down, measure your hob, decide whether you can duct outside, then weigh a quieter A or A+ rated hood against a simpler 3000 Series model if you mainly need basic extraction. If a chimney design isn't right for your kitchen, compare AEG canopy cooker hoods and AEG angled hoods, or browse every style in AEG cooker hoods.