Rangemaster vs Smeg Cooker Hoods

Rangemaster is strongly associated with traditional range-style kitchens, and its cooker hood line-up reflects that: the Rangemaster LEIHDC90BB 898mm Chimney Cooker Hood costs £309, the Rangemaster CLAHDC90BC 900mm Classic Chimney Hood costs £399, and the Rangemaster RMHDT90SS 900mm Chimney Cooker Hood rises to £549. Smeg counters with the Smeg KBT600XE 3 Speed Universal Chimney Hood in stainless steel at £479, a narrower 60cm-style option with a cleaner, more universal aesthetic.

Rangemaster’s advantage is scale and visual matching. Its 898mm and 900mm hoods are designed to sit naturally above larger range cookers, giving better width coverage across multiple burners and a more substantial chimney presence. The Classic model also makes sense where colour and period styling matter. Smeg’s KBT600XE is simpler: a stainless-steel chimney hood with three speed settings and a universal look that pairs easily with mixed appliance brands. It does not try to recreate the range-cooker statement; it focuses on neat, practical extraction in a smaller footprint.

Rangemaster suits buyers planning a country, shaker or range-led kitchen where the cooker hood is part of the furniture rather than a hidden utility. The £309 LEIHDC90BB is particularly attractive if you want a broad hood without moving into premium prices, while the £549 RMHDT90SS fits a more polished stainless scheme. Smeg suits urban kitchens, smaller hob zones and buyers who like the brand’s Italian styling but do not need a 900mm canopy. Energy payback is unlikely to be the decisive factor here; matching size to the hob and using the right speed setting will matter more.

Bottom line: "choose Rangemaster if you need a wide chimney hood to complement a range cooker or classic kitchen / opt for Smeg if you want a compact stainless 3 speed hood with flexible, modern styling."