ELECTRIC CHIMNEY PRICE AND BUDGET

You may already have a budget in mind as to how much you would like to spend. However, PLANET electric chimneys cost anywhere between Rs3,000 to Rs15,000. This comprehensive price range includes both the traditional as well as the designer chimneys.The prices are primarily dependant on the suction capacity of the kitchen chimney.

PLANET Baffle filter

Baffle filters came as improvement after alumunium mesh filters. PLANET Baffle filters use the cut-and-chop technology, to separate oil molecules and spices from smoke. It is very useful in an Indian kitchen, as the food cooked is greasy and oily. If the oil is stored in the lower layer too, it does not affect even 1 per cent of the suction power of the chimney. To top it all, Baffle filters are supposed to be 30 per cent more effective than mesh filters. Cleaning baffle filter chimneys is quite easy.

Air Suction Capacity

This refers to the motors capacity to suck the odour and oily vapour and is measured as m3 per hour. An electric chimney with a higher air suction capacity is ideal for an Indian home as the cooking involves a lot of frying. For heavy cooking such as non vegetarian food or deep frying go for HIGH SUCTION above 401 m3/hr. For normal cooking go for MEDIUM air suction capacity at 400 m3/hr and below.

Number of blowers

The blowers run simultaneously with the motors to provide effective exhaust of unwanted smells and oil vapours at different speeds, thus providing better operation at lower noise levels. Higher numbers of blowers ensure more effective removal of unwanted smells, oil and grease. If your cooking largely involves deep-frying, then going in for more number of blowers is a better option.

Size

Consider the size of Electric Chimneys before buying, generally they are available in two sizes - 60 cms and 90 cms.

Other tips like cleaning etc.

Depending on the type of chimney that will suit your household as well as your budget, you can get yourself a fume-free kitchen while cooking.

A few tips to remember though, before you buy an electric chimney:

Cleaning is easier depending upon the filter design of the chimney - mesh filters should be washed in in warm detergent water every 8-10 days. Baffle filters need to be cleaned in warm detergent water evey 2-3 weeks. charcoal filters need to be changed every 3-4 months. These time periods are for regular use.

Noise level is high, more than in an exhaust fan Install the chimney at a lower heights so that you can easily reach to clean. And also be effective in getting the smoke out. It is recommended that the chimney should be at least 4 feet above the appliance cooking surface.