Keep Your Kitchen Free from Fumes and Odours. Check out the 10 Best Kitchen Chimneys in India and Tips to Get Optimum Performance from Them (2020)

Chimneys in your kitchen play a vital role in absorbing smoke and fumes. They help in keeping the kitchen odour-free and oil-free. For the modern kitchen, there are elegant and sleek chimneys, which don't compromise functionality for style. The trickier part however, is finding the best chimney for your kitchen. Here is a compilation of tips for choosing the right chimney and the best models in the market.

When you are looking for a chimney for your kitchen, there are numerous factors that would come to mind. You would obviously be looking for something that would be apt for your kitchen, its style, and functionality. These 3 critical tips will definitely help you in narrowing down your search:

Chimney filters usually fall into 3 categories. They vary based on the structure, material, and filtering process involved. The 3 types of filters are cassette or mesh filter, carbon filter and baffle filter.

You have two options when it comes to selecting a kitchen chimney – wall mounted or built-in. Picking one that is the best fit for your kitchen is mandatory. In the wall mounted design, the chimney is fitted on the wall, and the cook-top and hob are close to the wall. The built-in chimney is placed inside the modular furniture of the kitchen, and it works against the wall. A built-in chimney is integrated into the furniture and hidden from the eye.

The size of your kitchen plays a vital role in determining the suction power of your chimney. A suction power of 500 m3/hr – 650 m3/hr is required for a home with 1 – 3 rooms, whereas the suction power must be 650 m3/hr – 1000 m3/hr for a bigger home. If you think, these numbers are not meant for you, then you can use another method. The kitchen should be able to change the air 10 times in an hour. For this, you need to calculate your kitchen volume, and then multiply it by 10 to determine the kitchen chimney volume. e.g. for a kitchen volume of 50 m3, the suction power of the chimney must be 500 m3/hr.

With the numerous options in the market, it is not easy to find the best chimney for your kitchen. Here are the 10 best chimneys available in online stores which have a suction power of 1,000 m3/hr and above. They efficiently assure freshness of your kitchen. Have a look, and decide the best one for your needs.

The powerful suction capacity of 1000 m3/hr, makes this chimney one of the best chimneys available in India. This chimney comes with an SS baffle filter and energy-efficient LED lamps. The filters push the residue and oil and collect the same in the baffle. To adjust the settings and timing a single press of the push button is enough. You can alter it to suit the dish you are cooking. The LED lamps cover a wide area but have low power consumption. So, you can see what is on the countertop with ease. The chimney comes with a comprehensive 1-year warranty and a 5-year warranty on the motor. Get the Hindware Chimney Model Elena for ₹ 12,999.00 from Best of Indian Products.

Shop Clues offers the Prestige TCG BF Nero Chimney for ₹ 15,995.00. This is one of the few efficient chimneys with a suction power of 1,000 m3/hr. The product has a 1-year comprehensive warranty and a 5-year warranty on the motor. The chimney has a baffle filter, which makes cleaning easier, and the push buttons allow us to change the motor speed settings with ease.

Wonderchef Lugo is exclusively designed for Indian kitchens. It is a classy chimney that emits less noise. The superior build and the innovative technology coupled with an Italian design makes it the right option for a modern kitchen. It looks sleek and is durable. The baffle filters of the chimneys are easy to clean. They are also designed to hold additional grease. With a suction power of 600 m3/hr, it eliminates steam, heat, oil, grease and food odour from the kitchen. The chimney emits lesser noise because of the plastic blower and the metal motor housing it uses. You can adjust the speed in 3 settings depending on the items you are cooking. You can grab this chimney from Wonder Chef for ₹ 5,999.00.

This touch control chimney comes with baffle filters. The suction power is excellent at 1,200 m3/hr. There are 3 speed settings, and 2 LED lamps. The LED lamps make cooking easy, and you can see the cook-top without any hassles. The chimney comes with a 5-year motor warranty, and a 1-year warranty for the rest of the product. While you are busy cooking, you can make any adjustments, with the touchscreen. The design of the chimney is beautiful and sleek. This is one of the high-quality kitchen equipments from Seavy. Get this chimney from Snapdeal for ₹ 9,699.00.

If you do only medium grilling and frying in the kitchen and use a cook-top of 3 to 4 burners, then this chimney is ideal for your requirement. The baffle filters in the chimney can be cleaned once every 6 years. This chimney is a good option when it comes to keeping off odour from the kitchen. Place an order for this chimney on Flipkart where it is priced at ₹ 8,000.00.

This glass chimney is a wall mounted model and has touch control sensors. The suction power at 1,200 m3/hr is very high. Like most of the Indian chimneys, this too comes with baffle filter. The 4th generation auto clean system makes it easy to use. The stainless steel baffle filter is easy to clean. The 100% copper winding motor comes with 5-year warranty. There are 2 energy saving LED lights, which are eco-friendly and light the kitchen efficiently. The chimney has an elegant and sleek look that is suitable for the modern day kitchen. The chimney is efficient in making the kitchen odour-free by letting all the smoke out. Glen India offers this chimney for ₹ 11,995.00.

Bajaj chimneys are designed to leave the kitchen fresh, even after your adventurous cooking spree. The product has a 2-year warranty, and comes with a baffle filter, and an optional charcoal filter. This is a suitable product for re-circulating the air. It offers a highly powerful suction. The model is decorative and apt for the modern kitchen, and is made of strong stainless steel. Get it from Janta Cart for ₹ 11,000.00.

The sleek looking chimney comes in an impressive matte black colour. This wall mounted chimney comes with a suction power of 1,150 m3/hr. The panel can be controlled with the push-buttons. It has 2 in-built eco-friendly LED lights and 3 speed levels. The product comes with a 2-year comprehensive warranty and a 7-year warranty on the motor. The product is priced at ₹ 12,399.00 on Best of Indian Products.

The suction power of 1,095 m3/hr and 3-layer baffle filters of this chimney make it extremely efficient for Indian kitchens. It is made of stainless steel material and has an impressive 3D design. The chimney also features 2 CFL lights and a powerful motor. You can ensure an odour free kitchen with ease when you go for the Faber Glassy 3D T2S2 BK LTW 60 Chimney. Tata Cliq offers this glassy stainless steel built chimney for ₹ 15,990.00.

With a suction capacity of 1,100 m3/hr this steel built chimney from Elica comes with an installation kit, baffle filters, LED light, and a touch control panel. You can change the speed settings with a touch. Get this product for ₹ 11,299.00 from Croma.

Your kitchen chimney withstands grease, smoke and moisture to make your kitchen odour-free and fresh. If you want the chimney to function for a long time then you should be careful about its cleaning. The hacks listed here make the cleaning process easy. Additionally, they offer great results.

Most Indian homes use kitchen chimneys with baffle filters. At times, mesh filters too fit the criteria. If you want your baffle filters to last long, you need to clean them every 2-3 weeks. The greasy residue can be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water for best results. If you are using a chimney with mesh filters, there are small pores in these filters. These pores deposit lots of particles. You need to clean the mesh filters, every 8-10 days. If you find the cleaning process tiresome, soak the filters in warm water for a few minutes. You can also clean the internal filters separately.

Soaking the filters in warm water before cleaning does not only make the process easy but also ensures safe cleaning. Can you use boiling water or cold water? Cold water does not serve the purpose, and boiling water can cause damage to the filters. This is why warm water is preferred. Warm water soaking leads to less effort in chimney filter cleaning.

Even when you clean the filters frequently, it is not an easy task every time. You cannot find them fitting into the sink, due to their size. You need to put in a lot of effort. To make the task less cumbersome, use warm water. In a large pot, boil water, and dip vents one by one into it. Switch off the gas, and add a little baking soda. Do not add too much. Add a few pinches, until you get a fizz. Let the vents get soaked in the warm water for a few minutes. Scrub with vinegar after taking them out. This ensures the vents are free from any greasy substance. Dry them before using them again. You can also use detergents to clean the chimney. But you cannot use harsh detergents. They spoil the filters and hinder their performance. You need to choose only mild detergents. If you are not sure about the mildness of the detergent, you can stick to the baking soda and vinegar method.