Rangemaster vs Zanussi Cooker Hoods

Rangemaster gives cooker-hood buyers a broad, range-friendly selection, led by the Rangemaster LEIHDC90BB 898mm Chimney Cooker Hood at £309, the Rangemaster CLAHDC90BC 900mm Classic Chimney Hood at £399, and the Rangemaster RMHDT90SS 900mm Chimney Cooker Hood at £549. Zanussi takes the budget route with the Zanussi ZHC62352X 60cm Built-in Cooker Hood in stainless steel at £149, aimed at buyers who need functional extraction at the lowest practical outlay.

The technology and layout differences are mainly about size, installation and kitchen role. Rangemaster’s 898mm and 900mm chimney hoods are built to cover wider cooking zones, particularly range cookers with several burners or large pans in use at once. Their wall-mounted chimney format also becomes a visible design feature. Zanussi’s 60cm built-in hood is far more discreet, intended for standard cupboards and conventional hob widths. It is the sort of appliance you choose for simple speed control, washable grease-filter maintenance and a stainless-steel finish, not for making a design statement.

Rangemaster suits frequent home cooks, families and anyone installing a 90cm cooker where a narrow hood would look undersized and may leave steam escaping at the edges. The £309 LEIHDC90BB keeps the entry point reasonable, while the £399 Classic hood works well in more traditional kitchens. Zanussi is better for flats, starter homes and replacement projects, especially when the total budget must include fitting, ducting work or recirculation filters. From a value perspective, Zanussi wins on purchase price, but Rangemaster can be better value if it avoids buying an undersized hood for a large hob.

Bottom line: "choose Rangemaster if you want a 90cm-style chimney hood for a larger cooker and stronger kitchen presence / opt for Zanussi if you need a cheap, compact 60cm built-in hood for everyday extraction."