Smeg KT90BLE 90cm Chimney Wall Hood Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg KT90BLE combines a decorative 90cm chimney design with three extraction speeds and an intensive setting. Its black glossy finish, Victoria styling and control knobs make it a prominent visual feature, while the included charcoal filters support recirculating installation. Extraction reaches 567 m³/h at the standard maximum setting and 788 m³/h on intensive mode.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Strong extraction performance, including an intensive mode for demanding cooking tasks
- ✓ Flexible ducted or recirculating installation, with charcoal filters included
- ✓ Distinctive Victoria styling with a glossy black finish and straightforward control knobs
- ✓ Efficient LED hob lighting and A-rated efficiency classifications
Key Specifications
- Width
- 90 cm
- Filters
- 3 aluminium anti-grease filters; charcoal filters included
- Lighting
- 2 x 1W LED lights, 3000 K
- Aesthetic
- Victoria
- Dimensions
- 740 x 895 x 530 mm
- Motor power
- 275 W
- Noise level
- 49 dB(A) minimum; 61 dB(A) maximum standard; 69 dB(A) intensive
- Vent outlet
- 150 mm
- Product type
- Decorative wall-mounted chimney cooker hood
- Colour and finish
- Black, gloss
- Extraction speeds
- 3 speeds plus intensive mode
- Minimum extraction
- 334 m³/h
- Installation options
- Ducted or recirculating
- Intensive extraction
- 788 m³/h
- Energy efficiency class
- A
- Lighting efficiency class
- A
- Manufacturer product code
- KT90BLE
- Maximum standard extraction
- 567 m³/h
- Minimum distance from gas hob
- 750 mm
- Fluid dynamic efficiency class
- A
- Minimum distance from electric hob
- 650 mm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for larger kitchens where a 90cm wall-mounted hood is suitable.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers who want retro-inspired styling rather than a discreet integrated design.
- ✓ Useful for homes requiring either external ducting or recirculating installation.
- ✓ Well suited to frequent cooking where intensive extraction can help remove strong odours quickly.
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Extraction and everyday operation
The hood provides three standard speeds, with extraction ranging from 334 m³/h to 567 m³/h. Its intensive setting increases extraction to 788 m³/h, giving it useful headroom for frying, grilling and strong-smelling dishes.
Operation is kept simple through two controls and chunky Victoria-style knobs. Noise is listed at 49 dB(A) on the lowest setting, 61 dB(A) at maximum standard speed and 69 dB(A) in intensive mode, so the quieter settings are likely to be preferable for longer cooking sessions.
Installation and maintenance
The Smeg KT90BLE cooker hood can be installed as either a ducted or recirculating hood. The 150mm vent outlet supports external extraction, while the supplied charcoal filters make recirculating use possible where ducting outside is impractical.
Three aluminium anti-grease filters support routine maintenance, and two 1W LED lamps illuminate the hob below. The stated A ratings for energy, fluid dynamic and lighting efficiency strengthen its practical credentials.
Design and suitability
The 90cm glossy black chimney body and Victoria aesthetic give this hood a strong decorative presence. Its retro-inspired styling should work particularly well in kitchens designed around Smeg’s distinctive range, although it will be less suitable for buyers seeking an unobtrusive appliance.
Clearance requirements are specified as 750mm above a gas hob and 650mm above an electric hob. These measurements should be checked against the planned kitchen installation before purchase.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.