TIPS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOOD & HOB FOR YOUR KITCHEN

BASED ON YOUR KITCHEN DESIGN

Before choosing a modular kitchen chimney, you need to consider the dimensions of your kitchen, the space, the existing ventilation system and also your cooking habits. If you are used to cooking with a lot of oils and spices, you need to get a chimney that is bigger and more efficient. It is not always about the size of the chimney, but about its proportions with the kitchen space. The right chimney in the kitchen also depends on the interior, layout and overall construction to make sure that the chosen chimney will match your expectations and vision.

Depending on where it fits, chimneys come in different shapes, such as box-type, straight chimney, square, curved glass, pyramid, etc. In terms of alignment, chimneys are divided into ceiling, corner, island, wall-mounted, downdraft, built-in and integrated etc. These factors vary from kitchen to kitchen. You can choose the best kitchen chimney for your needs based on the design of your kitchen. In general, a direct chimney is commonly purchased due to the simplicity of its construction.

CHIMNEY SIZE

Chimneys for small kitchens on the market vary in size from 60 cm to 90 cm. There are chimneys with larger dimensions. The size of your chimney correlates with the kitchen hood. If you have a single-burner stove or a double-burner stove, then opt for a 60 cm chimney. For three or four kitchen chimney hoods, opt for a 90 cm chimney.

BASED ON CLEANING METHOD

A smart chimney or a chimney with automatic cleaning is easier to clean, efficient and durable. Normally clean chimneys require high maintenance as cleaning must be done manually. Automatic chimney cleaning is quite expensive.

CHIMNEY SUCTION PERFORMANCE

Suction power refers to the rate at which smoke, fumes, odors and oil particles are absorbed by the chimney. Suction power depends on engine power. Therefore, always choose a kitchen chimney with a high-capacity motor. Suction power is measured in cubic meters per hour. It is ideal to get an electric chimney with a suction power ranging from 450-950 cubic meters per hour, depending on the size of your kitchen and the length of the pipe. In general, automatic chimney cleaning for kitchens has a large suction power.

TYPES OF FILTERS

The filter is an important part of the kitchen chimney because it affects the speed and amount of smoke absorbed. Therefore, high-performance filters have a high suction power. Filters require regular cleaning and maintenance to keep chimney efficiency and performance under control. If you opt for filterless automatic chimney cleaning, then you don't have to worry about filters or their maintenance.

CONDUIT

The pipe is an important part of the chimney design. Ducts are passages that help remove smoke and bring in fresh air. Ducting also contributes to ventilation and air cooling. Chimneys come in two options: ducted and ductless. The choice depends on your kitchen.