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Not sure which chimney goes best with the kitchen? Consider the nine important factors listed below
A kitchen filled with smoke, fumes and oils, blinding your eyes and forcing you out into the hall needs a kitchen chimney. The perfect solution for your modern kitchen, a chimney will absorb all the particles from your cooking escapades and leave you with a clean, odorless kitchen. Use the tips in this guide to buy the right chimney today!
When considering buying a chimney the first thing you need to look at is your kitchen’s size. The dimensions and the spacing of your kitchen, along with its existing ventilation system will play a significant role in your final decision. Apart from that, you will also need to look at your interior kitchen ideas, kitchen design, kitchen layout and overall structure. This will ensure that the chimney you buy fits perfectly well with its aesthetics.
The size of your stove is the most important factor to consider when you’re looking for the best chimney for your kitchen, because it directly affects the size of your chimney. Smaller stoves, with one or two burners, require smaller-sized 60 cm chimneys, whereas stoves with three or more burners go well with bigger, 90 cm chimneys.
The suction capacity of a chimney tells you how well it can absorb the smoke and the odour from your kitchen. Chimney suction power varies from 670 m³/hr to 1600 m³/hr, and heavily depends on your cooking style and food preferences. For example, if you’re a vegetarian who uses minimal oil for cooking, you can go for a chimney with 670 m³/hr to 1000 m³/hr suction capacity. But if you’re a non-vegetarian who tends to use a lot of butter, ghee and oil, a chimney with 1200 m³/hr to 1600 m³/hr suction power might be more suitable for you.
While the suction power of a chimney decides how well it can clear a kitchen of fumes and odor, the chimney speed decides how quickly it can do that. Kitchen chimneys that come with adjustable speed options are a great choice for those who like to have a clean kitchen as soon as they are done cooking.
One of the topmost factors to consider when looking to buy the best chimney for your kitchen is how it will fit with your kitchen. There are multiple options to consider based on where you want to place the chimney, its alignment, and its functionality. Let’s look at them one by one.
SHAPE AND ALIGNMENT
6. Chimney Filter
A chimney’s filter is responsible for the rate at which smoke particles get absorbed from your kitchen. This means that a chimney with a better filter will absorb more particles, faster, while also not letting its suction power get affected.
Filter-Less
Filter-less chimneys are relatively new in the market. Equipped with washable oil collectors and in-built cleaning features, these chimneys have great suction capacity and require minimal cleaning and maintenance.
They do not make any noise and are great for Indian kitchens that don’t use generous quantities of oils and spices. But for all the benefits they offer, filter-less chimneys are costlier than the other options available in the market.
7. Duct
The ducts of a chimney are responsible for removing the smoke from a kitchen and maintaining its ventilation. They come in two types-
Ducting Filter
A ducting or an extracting filter channels the smoke out of your kitchen exhaust chimney, cooling it so you don’t have to sweat while cooking. However, installing this filter takes time; and you may have to change your modular kitchen design in order to accommodate it. This is why as far as small kitchen is concerned, a chimney with a ducting filter is the best.
Ductless Filter
A ductless or a recycling filter, on the other hand, uses filters to clean the air and releases it back into your kitchen. However, it can’t do much about the heat. This is why ductless filter chimneys should be installed in large kitchens, where there’s more room for air. One benefit of ductless filters is that they are easy to install and do not affect the interiors of a kitchen.
8. Chimney Service and Warranty
No matter how top-notch your kitchen chimney is, it will need constant care and cleaning. So make sure you select a brand that is reputed for offering prompt maintenance and repair services.
Also, double-check the warranty period on your chimney before you buy it; it can be anything between one year and the lifetime of the product. Pick the option that suits you best.
