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Chimney buying guide: 8 big mistakes you should stop making when buying a new chimney in 2025
A kitchen chimney is essential for keeping your cooking area smoke-free and clean, but choosing the wrong one can lead to poor performance, high maintenance, or wasted money. Many buyers make simple mistakes that reduce the efficiency of their chimney. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid when buying a new chimney in 2025.
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Don't ignore kitchen size
Choosing a chimney without considering your kitchen size can reduce its efficiency. A small chimney in a large kitchen won’t extract smoke properly, while an oversized chimney in a small space can be unnecessarily expensive.
Choosing a chimney without considering your kitchen size can reduce its efficiency. A small chimney in a large kitchen won’t extract smoke properly, while an oversized chimney in a small space can be unnecessarily expensive.
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Overlooking suction power
Suction power, measured in cubic meters per hour (m³/h), determines how effectively the chimney removes smoke and grease. Check the specifications and select one that matches your cooking style.
Suction power, measured in cubic meters per hour (m³/h), determines how effectively the chimney removes smoke and grease. Check the specifications and select one that matches your cooking style.
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Not checking filter type
Chimneys come with baffle, cartridge, or mesh filters. Each type has pros and cons regarding maintenance and efficiency. Choosing the wrong filter can increase cleaning frequency and reduce lifespan.
Chimneys come with baffle, cartridge, or mesh filters. Each type has pros and cons regarding maintenance and efficiency. Choosing the wrong filter can increase cleaning frequency and reduce lifespan.
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Ignoring ducting requirements
Some chimneys require external ducting for proper exhaust, while others are ductless. Not considering ducting can lead to installation issues or reduced performance.
Some chimneys require external ducting for proper exhaust, while others are ductless. Not considering ducting can lead to installation issues or reduced performance.
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Choosing based on looks alone
While design matters, focusing only on aesthetics can lead to functional compromises. Ensure the chimney’s performance matches its style.
While design matters, focusing only on aesthetics can lead to functional compromises. Ensure the chimney’s performance matches its style.
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Neglecting noise levels
A powerful chimney with high suction can be noisy. Check decibel ratings and opt for models that balance performance and quiet operation.
A powerful chimney with high suction can be noisy. Check decibel ratings and opt for models that balance performance and quiet operation.
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Forgetting maintenance ease
Chimneys require regular cleaning. Some models have filters that are hard to remove or clean. Choose one that is easy to maintain to avoid future hassles.
Chimneys require regular cleaning. Some models have filters that are hard to remove or clean. Choose one that is easy to maintain to avoid future hassles.
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Ignoring warranty and service
A chimney with a short or limited warranty can be risky. Check the warranty period and availability of service centers in your area.
A chimney with a short or limited warranty can be risky. Check the warranty period and availability of service centers in your area.
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