A kitchen chimney is an electrical appliance that is designed to help you eliminate smoke and harmful fumes that are produced while cooking. It also absorbs oil particles that are released into the air while cooking, thus keeping your kitchen clean. Modern kitchen chimneys also improve the kitchen decor. Use this guide to decide which chimney is ideal for your kitchen.
Top 5 things to keep in Mind when you plan to buy a Kitchen Chimneys
Filter Type, Mount Type, Suction Power, Duct/Ductless and Auto Clean
Types of Mount
Mount Type: Mounting style depends on your kitchen’s construction. If you have got a cemented duct constructed through your roof then you can go for ceiling mounted but make sure the shape of your duct and chimney matches i.e if you have a round duct make sure the chimney has a round pipe as exhaust. In case of a kitchen with a normal exhaust hole you can go for wall mounted chimney.
Wall-mounted Chimney : One side of the chimney is fixed to the wall, above the stove(hob) that is also adjacent to the wall.
Ceiling-mounted Chimney: his type of chimney hangs from the ceiling directly above the stove.
Filter Type
Filter type: These are used at every stage of air handling and majorly classified into 3 categories namely cassette filter, baffle filter and carbon filter. Manufacturers consider baffle filters to be the best suitable option for Indian cooking style.
Baffle Filter
- Best suited for Indian kitchens due to increased use of oil and spices while cooking.
- Uses overlapping layers of steel/aluminum to change direction of airflow in order to separate grease and spice particles from the air.
- Suction power is not affected even if oil is collected in the first layer.
- Needs to be cleaned on a regular basis for optimal performance.
Cassette Filter
- Made up of multiple layers of aluminum mesh which have tiny holes to trap particles and purify air.
- Oil and other particles cling to the mesh as the air passes through it, boosting the purification process.
- Must be washed with detergent on a bi-weekly basis to keep filter functional or it may get clogged.
Charcoal Filter
- Features a layer with charcoal granules which effectively eliminates odor.
- Mostly optional, this filter is used together with either baffle or cassette filters.
- Needs to be replaced every 3 to 6 months depending on intensity of cooking.
Suction Capacity
This denotes the ability of the kitchen chimney to absorb smoke, oil and odor. It is measured in cubic meter per hour (m³/hr). Choose a chimney based on the size of your kitchen. Ideally the chimney should be able to recycle the air at least 10 times in an hour to be effective. Chimneys with a wide hose are much more effective at extracting air quickly.
To calculate the effective suction power based on the room size, use the following formula. Width x Length x Height x Number of times the air must be recycled in an hour.
For example: If the kitchen has dimensions of 4 m x 4 m x 2.5 m , then the volume is 40 m³. Multiply that by 10 and you get 400 m³/hr, which is the minimum required suction power for that kitchen.
Duct and ductless chimneys
With the help of the ductable chimneys, you can channel out the heat, smoke, gases and other similar substances via a PVC pipe or the aluminum pipes. The ductable chimneys are the best option according to the professionals, if you want to have better advantages.
On the other hand, the ductless chimneys recirculate the heat, smoke, grease particles and other substances that it absorbs in the beginning. The ductless chimney works opposite of the working process that a ducted chimney uses. First of all, you can talk about the installation differences between the ductless and duct kitchen chimneys. In comparison to the ducted kitchen chimneys, the ductless chimneys are easy to install. Here, you need to know that the ductless models can be installed anywhere. According to the professionals, the ducted kitchen chimneys make less fan noise in comparison to the ductless chimneys.
Auto-clean-&-oil-collector-chimneys
A new range of select chimneys to make the filter cleaning process most convenient. The oil collector chimney is designed in a way so that the oil drains from the filters into a drip tray. The drip tray can be easily removed and cleaned. Also introducing chimneys with the 4th Generation auto clean technology, here the filters are heated to a temperature of 80-85°C. With heat the oil deposits melt & drain into a collecting cup.
Kitchen size: Chimneys absorb smoke from the kitchen and make it clean and smoke free. Before you make up your mind to buy one, take a look at your kitchen area, ventilation and eating habits. It is essential to understand if it requires any chimney.
Size of your chimney: mainly depends on the size of the stove you have. Most commonly available sizes of chimney are 60 cm and 90 cm. If you have a stove with two burners or less you can go for 60 cm chimney. But if your stove has 3 burners or more you should opt for a 90 cm chimney.
Advance Futures
LED lighting
The inbuilt LED lights in designer hood ensure that you enjoy cooking with bright illumination. With low power requirement and long life, LED lights help in hygienic cooking making it the best chimney for kitchen in this price segment.
Intelligent Controls
Soft touch electronic push button controls let you select between three convenient exhaust speeds and operate the two powerful LED lights. This push button chimney comes with a smart auto switch off timer that gives you ability to serve your family without having to worry about switching off.
Baffle Filter
The next generation baffle filter has a dynamic airflow system, which works with high efficiency and helps reduce power consumption. Baffle filter chimneys are easier to clean at home, ensuring hygienic cooking.
Design
Chimneys come in lot of options. One with curved glass and one with straight glass. This decision is purely based on your taste. Although you should go for the one that you feel will make your kitchen look cooler. some more model is Straight Glass, Box Type, Straight line and angular.
Service
Most importantly, no matter how good the product is if doesn’t have a good service line up then don’t go for it. Therefore it is important to check if the manufacturer provided service in your area before ordering.
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