The Essential Guide to Kitchen Chimneys–Featuring Unitake Appliances

• November 11, 2025

If you’re looking to upgrade your cooking space, one appliance you shouldn’t overlook is the kitchen chimney. With Indian cooking styles involving spices, oil, and high heat, smoke and fumes a

re unavoidable. A good chimney handles all that and keeps your kitchen fresh and comfortable. In this article we’ll explore how to choose a quality kitchen chimney, and why Unitake Appliances offers excellent options.
Why a Kitchen Chimney Matters
A chimney isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about health, hygiene, and a smoother cooking experience:
•    Cooking generates smoke, grease, steam and strong odours, especially in Indian kitchens. A chimney helps extract these, keeping the kitchen air clean and fresh.
•    Grease and oil particles from cooking settle on tiles, ceilings, walls and cabinets—without proper ventilation, you’ll end up cleaning more frequently.
•    Proper ventilation also improves indoor air quality and can help reduce lingering odours, coughing or discomfort while cooking. 
So, whether you’re frying, sautéing, grilling or slow-cooking, a good chimney pays off in performance and comfort.
Understanding Your Cooking Habits & Kitchen Layout
Before you pick a model, reflect on how you cook and where your stove is located. These factors determine what kind of chimney will work best for you.
•    Cooking style: Do you regularly deep-fry, use a lot of spices, or cook at high heat? That means more smoke and grease—and you’ll need a model with higher suction power. 
•    Kitchen size and stove width: The chimney’s width should at least match, ideally slightly exceed, your stove’s width. For example, a 2-burner hob usually pairs with a 60 cm chimney, a 3- or 4-burner with a 90 cm one. 
•    Kitchen layout: Is your cooktop against a wall? Then a wall-mounted chimney works. Is it an island or maybe in a corner? Then you might need a different type (island, corner or built-in). 
•    Ducting possibilities: Do you have space to vent outside (ducted) or is ducting difficult? Ductless or recirculating models are options but have different performance profiles. 
Key Features to Look For
Here's what to check before tapping “buy”:
•    Suction power (m³/hr): This indicates how much air the chimney can move and how effectively it will capture smoke. For heavier cooking, aim higher. 
•    Filter type: Baffle filters are great for Indian cooking—they trap grease effectively and are easier to maintain. Other options include mesh filters or charcoal filters (especially in ductless models). 
•    Size: The width of the chimney should align with the stove width; undersized chimney = less effective capture. 
•    Installation height: Common guidance is ~650-750 mm above the cooking surface (varies by model). This ensures optimal capture of fumes. 
•    Noise & energy consumption: You’ll want something that works quietly and doesn’t contribute to high power bills. 
•    Maintenance & cleaning: Auto-clean or filter-free options reduce maintenance hassle. Regular cleaning of filters and oil cups is still needed. 
•    Brand & after-sales service: A reliable brand with good service makes a big difference in long-term satisfaction.
Why Choose Unitake Appliances for Kitchen Chimneys
When you invest in a chimney, you want peace of mind—performance, durability, service. That’s where Unitake comes in. Their range of chimneys is designed to meet the real demands of Indian kitchens: strong suction, effective filtration, smart design and efficient maintenance.
Their models offer:
•    Sizes suitable for 60 cm & 90 cm hobs.
•    Filters and features built for heavy-duty cooking.
•    Solid build quality and ease of maintenance.
•    Reliable service network and support post-purchase.
If you’re ready for an upgrade, look at Unitake’s chimney options and compare model specs carefully.
Making the Right Selection – A Step-by-Step Checklist
1.    Measure your stove width and confirm chimney width (60 cm or 90 cm).
2.    Assess how much and how often you cook—heavy frying, spice‐laden curries = high suction needed.
3.    Check your kitchen layout and decide on type (wall-mounted, island, built-in).
4.    Choose filter type & motor capacity suited to your usage.
5.    Consider ducted vs ductless; venting outside is always preferable if possible.
6.    Review maintenance needs: Will you clean filters regularly? Auto-clean helps.
7.    Confirm warranty/service coverage & brand reliability.
8.    Read reviews from users in kitchens similar to yours (similar cooking habits).
9.    Set a budget: good chimneys are an investment but will pay off in comfort & maintenance savings.
10.    Once installed, ensure chimney is at the correct height and duct runs are as straight/short as possible for efficiency.
Final Thoughts
In today’s kitchens, especially in India where cooking styles are intense and varied, a good chimney is no longer optional—it’s necessary. With the right choice, you’ll enjoy a kitchen that stays cleaner, smells better, and allows you to cook without worrying about lingering smoke or grease.
If you’re considering upgrading or setting up a new kitchen, Unitake Appliances offers a smart, reliable option. Use the checklist above to guide your decision and choose a model that fits both your cooking style and your space.