Choosing the Right Kitchen Chimney
Besides functionality, a stylish chimney enhances the overall look of your kitchen, adding a touch of modernity. Which chimney is best for you, depends on your cooking style and kitchen layout. It’s important to make the right decision as it is an investment of 8-10 years. A smart decision ensures long-term comfort, cleanliness, and complements your modular kitchen design. With so many brands available in the market, choosing a chimney can be overwhelming and confusing.
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.
Top 5 Chimneys for home
Faber 60 cm 1000 m³/hr Kitchen Chimney (HOOD PLUTO PB BF BK 60, Baffle Filter, Push Button, Black)
₹6,375
This model has an interactive cleaning experience, and comes with a high suction capacity of 1000 m³/hr, making it perfect for use in compact kitchens. The Faber 60 cm Kitchen Chimney also has dual baffle filters, ensuring durability.
The product has a 12-year motor warranty. Its sleek black finish and modern design is perfect contemporary kitchens.
Key Features: Pyramid shape + dual baffle filters + push-button controls
Pros:
1. Durable baffle filters that lead to good grease removal
2. Compact design, good as a small kitchen chimney
3. Affordable price with strong 1000 m³/hr suction
Cons:
1. No auto-clean feature
2. Only basic push-button controls
A perfect blend of functionality and design, Elica FL600 SLIM chimney designed to fit perfectly in medium sized modern kitchens. Powered with a high suction capacity of 1200 m3/hr, it effectively removes smoke and odour, while preventing accumulation of grease and oil on kitchen fittings.The filterless design makes cleaning hassle-free, while the auto-clean feature maintains its efficiency.
Key Features: Compact design + 1200 m³/hr suction + Auto-clean + Motion sensor control + Slim design.
Pros:
● Compact size, goes well with small kitchens.
● Motion sensor control, provides hands-free operation.
● 1200 m³/hr suction.
● Easy upkeep because of auto-clean feature.
Cons:
● Less suction than some larger models.
● Slim design, might not look good with all kitchens.
The Crompton IntelliSense kitchen chimney is built with efficiency and innovation. Its 1626 m³/hr power suction capacity will help clearing smoke, grease, and odor. With filterless technology and advanced features, maintenance efforts are significantly reduced.
Some added features include Intelli Auto-Clean and Smart On, which would automatically adjust to the pattern of cooking. Its silent operation and black design complements modern kitchen aesthetics.
Elica WDFL 906 comes with an impressive suction capacity of 1200m3/hr to meet our Indian style cooking needs. This wall mounted chimney effectively removes smoke, steam and cooking odour, thus enhancing the indoor air quality. It harnesses the power of advanced filterless technology that prevents accumulation of oil and grease on countertops and appliances, keeping expensive kitchen fittings safe and maintenance easy. The 3 speed feature helps regulate suction power according to cooking needs.This Kitchen hood with its 90 cm width can easily cover 3-5 burner gas stove. The filterless autoclean feature makes cleaning hassle free and touch and motion sensors keeps your kitchen smoke and grease free at just the wave of a hand.
Key Features: Big in size (90 cm) + 1200 m³/hr suction + Auto-clean + Motion sensor control + 15-year motor warranty.
Pros:
● High 1200 m³/hr suction, good for large kitchens.
● Motion sensor control for hands-free operation.
● 15-year motor warranty.
● Auto-clean feature for less upkeep.
Cons:
● High price range.
● Larger size, may not suit compact kitchens.
Faber 60 cm 1000 m³/hr Pyramid Kitchen Chimney is designed in a pyramid shape and carries a suction capacity of 1000 m³/hr. Such designs help remove smoke and greasiness by effective suction. The chimney comes with long lasting baffle filters that are easy to clean and are built to survive heavy duty cooking.
It is equipped with user-friendly push-button controls and comes with a powerful motor that is supported by a 12-year warranty for a long performance life. Its compact, elegant black finish complements small to medium-sized kitchens.
