Best Home and Kitchen Appliances Brands in India

With the tempering of spices, the spluttering of curries and oil, and the fumes, regular Indian cooking can be a little messy. An efficient kitchen chimney absorbs oil and odors while ventilating your kitchen for a more comfortable cooking experience. 

With the aid of these fundamental guidelines, you can choose the best chimney for your kitchen.

Below are the important things to consider before buying a kitchen chimney in India.

• Size: Pick a chimney relative to the size of your stove and kitchen. The chimney proportions should be somewhat broader than the size of your stove to absorb smoke efficiently.
• Mounting Style: Wall-mounted, island and built-in installation types are available. Depending on the structure of your kitchen and the space vacant, choose the style that makes the most sense.
• Ducting tape: Ducted hoods are preferable for Indian kitchens that use a lot of oil. They absorb smoke, heat, and moisture better than other materials. The sole disadvantage is that a ducted chimney must be located where the duct pipe may exit the kitchen. A ductless chimney, on the other hand, does not require exterior plumbing. It is also more aesthetically pleasing. 
• Suction wise: A chimney's suction capacity should be determined by how frequently you cook and your cooking style.
• Maintenance and service: Ensure that you purchase a kitchen chimney from a reputable company that provides free installation and timely customer care. Chimneys need regular servicing as they undertake a lot of heavy-duty work.

The following brands are the most reputed ones in India. Each brand's best and unique features are listed below.

Considered to be one of the best chimney brands in the country, Hindware has a double auto cleaning chimney. The company uses rust proof material to manufacture the chimneys. It has attractive features like baffle filters and LED lights that add to your kitchen's aesthetic value. However, a drawback of purchasing this chimney is that it may require a frequent replacement of pipes.

Faber uses the unique 3D Y2S2 technology in some of its chimney models. It allows 3-way suction, ensuring that there are no fume residues in the kitchen post-cooking. On the one hand, Faber is an elegant and stylish choice and efficient with its high-quality filters and 3-speed operation control. However, on the other hand, it is expensive and mostly suits smaller kitchens.

The chimneys manufactured by Elicia are chic and aesthetically pleasing. They are made of glass and stainless steel. In addition to that, hi-tech technology is used in its making, providing the user with features such as reduced usage of electricity and high suction power at the speed of 1100 cubic meters per hour! However, it is best suited for only small kitchens, and its auto-ignition may not work at times.

Glen is one of the highest demanded chimney brands. Their chimneys come with additional filters, including both baffle and carbon filters. The ductless chimneys are easy to install and use and have a powerful suction technology of 1000 cubic meters. However, unfortunately, they don't use LED and Halogen lamps.

It is a very well-known fact that the Germans are pretty much unbeatable when it comes to technology. Bosch uses German technology and remains at the top of the wish list for anyone looking to purchase a chimney. They use European-style baffle filters, auto-cleaning German technology, is energy and electricity saving, and they come with a duct to expel smoke. However, they use halogen lighting and are only suitable for spacious kitchens due to their large size.

Prestige is a very well-known brand to shop for kitchen appliances, especially chimneys. They are heat resistant, use a digital display which eases their operation to a great extent. Additionally, inbuilt halogen lights illuminate the kitchen adding to the aesthetics of the room. They provide their customers with a lifetime guarantee, although they need AMC.

Sunflame chimneys come in two sizes, making them suitable for both spacious and compact kitchens. They have a suction power of 1100 cubic meters as well as an auto-cleaning feature. They come with a sensitive feather touch control panel adding to their beauty. However, these chimneys are noisy and don't detect any signs of gas leakage.