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Bosch DHL555BAU review

Priced at $899.

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Recommended View more details.

We recommend recirculating wall canopy rangehoods with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 75% and a noise score of at least 55%. Undermount and retractable models are generally less effective at removing steam, so they need a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 70% and a noise score of at least 46%.

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This overall score in recirculating mode is made up of performance (60%), noise (30%) and ease of use (10%).

Mode tested View more details.

We test in both ducted and recirculating modes. These are our recirculating results. If you're after the results of this model in ducted mode, you can access our ducted results from the rangehoods landing page.

Performance score View more details.

How well the rangehood extracts steam in both low and high fan settings, and how much escapes from the front and sides. Water is boiled using two then four saucepans, and the more steam that escapes, the lower the steam removal score.

Ease of use score View more details.

How easily the mesh filter, exterior surface and controls can be cleaned, plus the intensity of the overhead light.

Noise score View more details.

The higher the score, the quieter the rangehood. Noise is measured at each fan setting using a noise level meter 500mm from the front edge of the hood. If a rangehood's noise score is not up to scratch then it won't be recommended, even if its overall performance is good.

Noise, low/high (dBA) View more details.

Noise in recirculating mode is measured at each fan setting using a noise level meter 500mm from the front edge of the hood.

Availability View more details.

'Tested model' refers to rangehoods that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to rangehoods that are no longer available in shops, but may be available second-hand.

Tested model
Price View more details.

This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price at the time of purchase.

$899
Annual carbon filter cost View more details.

Estimated annual price of carbon filters, if the manufacturer's recommended replacement schedule is followed. Actual frequency of replacement depends on what/how often you cook. For models where a replacement schedule is not stated, we multiply by three. Our prices are based on what we paid in 2022 so prices may have changed. You may also find filters cheaper elsewhere.

$55
Running cost per 100 hours with lights on View more details.

Based on operating the unit with the lights on for 50 hours on low and 50 hours on high at 40c/kWh. Running costs with the lights off are usually very similar.

Running cost per 100 hours with lights off View more details.

Based on operating the unit without the lights on for 50 hours on low and 50 hours on high at 40c/kWh.

Running cost difference – lights on vs lights off
Size (cm) View more details.

Measured width of the rangehood. A rangehood should be larger than your cooktop area for maximum performance.

53
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD) View more details.

Dimensions are measured for the exposed part of the rangehood (what you would see when installed), not the part of the rangehood that's inside the cabinetry.

1 x 53 x 38
Material
Galvanised
Control location
Underneath
Type of light View more details.

Most rangehoods use LEDs these days.

20 W halogen
Number of light globes
2
Filter type
Metal anti-grease
When to replace carbon filters View more details.

This is based on the manufacturer's recommended replacement schedule, as mentioned in the instruction manual. Actual replacement frequency depends on what you cook and how much you cook.

12 months
Number of carbon filters needed View more details.

Some rangehoods require more than one carbon filter.

1
Model number for carbon filter View more details.

This is to help you order a carbon filter for your recirculating rangehood.

465577
Minimum mounting height above stove (mm)
650
Maximum mounting height (mm)
700
Items supplied
Rangehood, flue reducer and assorted screws. Instructions.
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Germany
Website
bosch-home.com.au
Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

D
One-way exhaust valve supplied View more details.

This is generally more relevant for ducted rangehoods. A one-way exhaust valve (or flap) inside a ducted rangehood can help keep hot air inside during winter or cold air inside during summer, instead of escaping through the duct to the outside. Some rangehoods have these built in, and some have them as optional extras.

Not tested
Number of fans
2
Speed settings
4
Grease filter dishwashable View more details.

It can be handy to place the grease filter into the dishwasher.

Yes
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