How to Select the Right Kitchen Chimney or Hood

🧭 How to Select the Right Kitchen Chimney or Hood

A simple guide to choosing the correct size, control panel, and suction power for your kitchen.

🟦 A. Choosing the Right Size

Select chimney size based on your cooktop:

• 🔹 60 cm → Best for 2–4 burner cooktops

• 🔹 75 cm → Best for 3–4 burner cooktops

• 🔹 90 cm → Best for 3–5 burner cooktops or large kitchens

✨ Rule: Chimney width should be equal to or larger than the cooktop.

🟩 B. Choosing the Right Control Panel

🔘 Push Switches (Mechanical)

✔ Easy to use ✔ Long‑lasting ⚠ Can wear out over time

🟦 Electronic Push / Tactile Switches

✔ Soft‑touch ✔ Easy operation ⚠ Can degrade with moisture

✨ Touch Panel

✔ Modern look ✔ Easy to clean ⚠ Needs wiping if oily

🖐 Gesture / Palm Sensor Panel

✔ Most user‑friendly ✔ Works even with oily hands ⚠ Strong light flashes may trigger false gestures

🟥 C. Choosing the Right Suction Power

• 🟡 800–1000 m³/h → Small kitchens / light cooking

• 🟠 1200–1500 m³/h → Medium kitchens / regular Indian cooking

• 🔴 1500–1800 m³/h → Large kitchens / heavy frying & grilling

🔥 Indian kitchens need higher suction due to tadka, frying, and oil vapours.

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