Commercial kitchen hood motors extract smoke, grease and steam from professional kitchens: a double-inlet centrifugal fan motor fitted directly inside the hood, a remote extraction fan box for better comfort, or a roof extract fan for higher airflows. The range covers approximately 1,100 to 24,000 m³/h, in 230V single-phase or 380V three-phase. For a simple, cost-effective replacement, head to the double-inlet centrifugal fan motor range.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a double-inlet centrifugal fan motor, a motorised fan box and a roof extract fan?

The double-inlet centrifugal fan motor fits directly inside the hood, it's the simplest and most cost-effective solution. The motorised fan box moves the motor away from the hood to reduce noise in the kitchen. The roof extract fan is installed on the roof and offers the highest airflows in the range, up to 24,000 m³/h, fully removing motor noise from the premises.

Should a hood motor be 230V single-phase or 380V three-phase?

Double-inlet centrifugal fan motors, fan boxes and roof extract fans up to around 4,200 m³/h generally run on 230V single-phase. Beyond that, particularly for the most powerful roof extract fans in the range, the supply moves to 380V three-phase. Check the power supply available on your site before ordering.

How can I find the reference of my hood motor if the label isn't readable?

Use the search tool at the top of this page: enter the number of filters in your hood and the type of motor you're after (double-inlet centrifugal fan motor, fan box or roof extract fan) to get an estimate of a compatible model. This calculation is indicative only, non-exhaustive, and depends on the condition of your existing ductwork. Feel free to contact us for help.

Can a fan box or a roof extract fan replace an existing double-inlet centrifugal fan motor?

Yes, that's actually the point of these two solutions: moving the motor away from the hood, either inside as a fan box or on the roof as a roof extract fan, rather than replacing a double-inlet centrifugal fan motor like-for-like. This means adapting the ductwork between the hood and the new motor location, to plan for before ordering.

Can you fit your own commercial kitchen hood motor?

Replacing a double-inlet centrifugal fan motor remains within reach of a competent DIYer, helped by the fitting kit (gasket and fixings) and above all by our online video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@ventilsogood-cee. Only the electrical connection must be entrusted to a qualified professional to keep the warranty valid.