Following factors should be kept in mind while choosing Kitchen chimneys for your home
1. Types Of Chimney
- Based on where it can fit : Ceiling-Mounted, Corner-Mounted, Island, Wall-Mounted, Downdraft
- Shape and alignment: Box Type, Straight-Line, Angular, Curved Glass, Pyramid
2. Functionality/ Suction Power: The capacity of the chimney’s motor must be powerful enough so that it can easily absorb all odour, fumes and oil particles during the cooking process. Choosing suction power depends upon;
- Kitchen Size: For small kitchens suction power of 700-1200 m3/h is enough. Large kitchen needs 1300-1500 m3/h suction power.
- Cooking Type : If you fry more and love grilling, choose a high-suction power chimney to handle smoke and grease.
3. Size: Choose a chimney size suitable for your stove and kitchen.
- Standard chimney sizes are 60 centimetres and 90 centimetres.
- 60 cm Ideal for a two-burner stove or a single burner stove.
- 90 cm- Ideal for a three-four burner stove
A too-small chimney is ineffective, while a too-large one is bulky.
4. Types Of Filters : Look for an efficient working filter type while choosing a chimney. Our recommendation would be Baffle filters for heavy cooking, cassette filters for light cooking. Most of the Indian homes have chimneys with baffle filters as these are ideal for Indian cooking, durable and require less maintenance. Details about various types of chimney filters.
5. Auto clean Technology: Auto clean chimneys with oil-collector ensure hassle-free cleaning. It collects the oil particles and fumes in a separate cup, which can be detached and cleaned easily.
6. Noise Level: Choose a chimney with a noise level of less than 58 decibels (dB) for a quiet cooking experience.
7. Easy installations and After sales service: Always buy a chimney from a reputed brand that offers an easy installation and prompt after-sales service. You can also opt for an annual maintenance plan to cover all maintenance visits as well as repair and replacement of parts.
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