Types of Kitchen Chimney: Decide which is Best for You

There are many types of kitchen chimney available in the market but on what basis you should decide which one to choose. Read this article.

The look of your kitchen tells a lot about your choices. Apart from this, there is one more thing that should tell about your choice: the fireplace in the kitchen.

Kitchen Chimney adds to the beauty of your kitchen, so it is important that you keep this in mind while buying it that it matches the look (design) of your kitchen.

Types of Kitchen Chimney

Chimneys are of two types on the basis of ventilation type:

Ducted Chimney

In this, a thick pipe comes out over the chimney, through which the kitchen smoke is drawn out.

The ideal duct size should be 8 to 12 feet.

Ductless Chimney

Such a chimney is used when there is no place for the smoke to exit from the kitchen. Unlike a ducted chimney, this chimney does not have a duct but a charcoal filter on which smoke, odor, and fine oil particles stick and the air is cleaned and put back into the kitchen.

It is of two types depending on the fit:

Wall Mounted Chimney

• As the name suggests, this type of chimney is fitted on the wall.
• It is made for an Indian kitchen or traditional kitchen where the gas stove is near the wall.
• A minimum of ducting/pipes is needed for the exhaust fumes.
• It is most common and popular in apartments and homes. Whether your apartment is small or large, you can always use wall mount models.
• You also get filter options available for wall mount models.
• These are available not only in different finishes but also in different sizes (90cm and 60cm).
• In addition, the wall-mounted model adds to the beauty of your kitchen.
• A big plus point about wall-mounted chimneys is that you don’t have to change the position of your stovetops too much.

If your gas stove is near the wall of the kitchen, then it would be fine to have this type of chimney. It requires the least amount of ducting pipes, so the work gets done at a low cost.

Ceiling Mounted / Island Kitchen Chimney

• As the name suggests, this type of chimney is fitted by hanging from the ceiling.
• If your gas stove is in the middle of the kitchen (not near the wall), it would be fine to have this type of chimney.
• It is designed for modern kitchens where the stove/hob is in the middle of the kitchen
• Longer ducting/pipes are needed to let the smoke out. So the cost increases a bit.
• If your gas stove is in the middle of the kitchen (not near the wall), it would be fine to have this type of chimney.
• It requires a little more ducting pipes, so the cost increases slightly.

Built-in Chimneys

• This type of fireplace is designed to fit inside cabinets (completely under the wall) or into wood furniture above the cooktop so that most of the chimney is not visible.
• Extra woodwork has to be done.
• Due to its compact and smooth appearance, it is attractive in appearance.

Corner Chimney

• As the name suggests, this type of chimney is fitted in the corner of the kitchen.
• It is used when you have your cooking counter in the corner.
• It is rarely used in India.

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