Glass Kitchen Hood

There are several reasons why your house might smell after cooking:

Cooking Odors: Many foods release strong aromas during cooking, especially those that are fried or roasted. Even benign ingredients like garlic and onions can create lingering smells.

Grease Buildup: If you are frying or cooking with oil, grease can accumulate on surfaces and in your kitchen ventilation, leading to odors that persist long after cooking is done.

Lack of Ventilation: Without proper ventilation, cooking smells can become trapped indoors. Relying solely on closed windows can lead to a buildup of odors.

Closed Spaces: Cooking in a small, enclosed kitchen can exacerbate the smell as there is less space for the odors to dissipate.

Recirculating Air: If you have a kitchen exhaust fan that recirculates air instead of venting it outside, it may not effectively remove cooking odors.

Expired Food or Spices: Sometimes, the source of the smell can be food that has gone bad in the fridge or pantry, or spices that are past their prime.

To minimize cooking odors, consider using an extractor hood or range hood, improving ventilation, and ensuring regular cleaning of surfaces and appliances.

Removing cigarette smoke odor can be particularly challenging, as the smoke can deeply embed itself not only in furniture but also in walls. It penetrates odor-absorbing materials such as couches, carpets, upholstery, and clothing, making it difficult to eliminate completely.

It depends. You may not need an electrician for a simple and just plug-in cooker hood replacement. Things will be different if the cooker hood is hard-wired. You need to hire an electrician to do the job and he/she ensures the unit is properly earthed (required for metal appliances) and can provide a minor works certificate. While DIY is possible for plug-in models, a professional is advised for safety, compliance with regulations, and to avoid electrical issues.