7 Best Filterless Chimney in India (2023)

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Are you looking for the best filterless chimney? If so, please read this article until the end because you will love this guide today.

We all know how a chimney is necessary for a kitchen, and when it comes to buying a filterless chimney, you must purchase the best one for your needs.

In this article, I will feature the 7 best filterless chimneys available in India today. These chimneys have been tried and tested, and I have shortlisted them after reviewing over fifty chimneys.

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Let’s start with a basic question…

What is a Filterless chimney?

A filterless chimney is a type of kitchen ventilation system that uses advanced technology to remove smoke, odours, and grease particles from the air without the use of traditional filters.

In simple terms, it is a chimney without filters and is suitable for kitchens that don’t cook and fry oily foods excessively. Moreover, a filterless chimney requires less maintenance and cleaning compared to a baffle-filter chimney.

(If you’re unfamiliar with what a baffle-filter chimney is, you can read about it in this article.)

If you’re more concerned about regular cleaning of the chimney, then a filterless chimney may be the right choice for you. Since filterless chimneys do not have any filter to trap the oil particles that you have to clean later. They have auto-clean features enabled so you don’t need to clean the chimney manually.

However, it’s important to note that a filterless chimney may be less efficient than a baffle filter chimney as it doesn’t filter out oils and grease.

Factors to consider for the best filterless chimney:

If you are familiar with the kitchen chimney buying guide, then you must also understand that when looking for the best filterless chimney, there are certain factors you need to consider. Let’s break down these factors:

The suction capacity of the chimney:

The power of a chimney to remove smoke and gases is referred to as its suction capacity or suction power, which can range from 1000 m3/hr to 1500 m3/hr. The higher the suction power, the better it will remove smoke, but the noise level also increases with the suction power. If you don’t produce a lot of smoke in your kitchen, consider a moderate suction power ranging from 1100-1350 m3/hr.

Noise level:

As mentioned earlier, the higher the suction power, the higher the noise produced by the chimney. Some chimneys can be very noisy, which can be irritating while cooking. The noise of a chimney can range from 58-65 dB. Choosing a chimney with a low noise level and good suction power is always preferable.

Auto-clean, Gesture control, and Overall Performance:

The performance and efficiency of the chimney are essential. By overall performance, we mean how well the chimney and its auto-clean and gesture control features work. For example, an exhaust fan may not be as efficient at removing smoke and gases as a chimney. Later on, when recommending the best filterless chimneys in India, we will assess their performance and efficiency.

Read also: Chimney Vs Exhaust Fan-Which is the Best?

Shapes and sizes of the chimney:

Chimneys come in different shapes, such as electric, flue, multi-flue, chimneys with hoods, and more. For Indian kitchens, electric chimneys are recommended. In our list of the best filterless chimneys, we will feature only electric chimneys.

Chimneys typically come in two sizes: 60cm and 90cm. For a stove with 2 or 3 burners, a 60cm chimney is sufficient, but for 4 burners or more, a 90cm chimney is recommended. Some chimneys are also available in a 75cm size. Remember that the price may vary depending on the size of the chimney.

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Customer Service and Maintenance:

When purchasing a chimney, you must consider the customer service and maintenance provided by the chimney company. The customer service should be quick, easy, and hassle-free, and the maintenance should be of good quality.

Warranty period and Price:

Most chimney companies offer a 1-year comprehensive warranty on the product and a 5-year warranty on the motor, although this may vary depending on the range of the chimney. Look for a chimney that offers the best warranty period. Additionally, the chimney should be affordable, as prices can range from INR 10,000 to INR 1 lakh. We will only feature the best chimneys that are affordable and offer a great warranty.

7 Best Filterless Chimneys in India

While considering all the above factors, I am going to feature our best recommendation of 7 filterless chimneys…

1. Elica WDFL 906 HAC LTW MS NERO

The first chimney on our list is the Elica 90cm filterless chimney, which also comes in a 60cm size. This chimney has all the best features that you would require for your kitchen needs and satisfies all the factors mentioned above.

To begin with, it has a suction power of 1200m3/hr, which is moderate and perfect for kitchens that don’t produce too much smoke and gases. In addition to this, it does not produce much noise. You get auto-clean, touch and gesture control, 2 LED lights, and a 3-speed control feature with it.

The best thing about this chimney is its great performance and durability. The price also seems reasonable to me for a 90cm chimney. If you want to purchase it in 60cm, the price will also decrease a bit.

With the Elica chimney, you get a 2-year comprehensive warranty on the product and 15 years on its motor, which is great. We have also checked its customer support, which is fair enough. Once you order the chimney, the brand will contact you within 48 hours, and you get a quick and hassle-free installation that you will surely appreciate.

Read more: Elica Chimney review (2023)

2. Faber HOOD POLO IN HC SC BK

Faber is one of the top brands in India when it comes to chimneys. It offers a variety of chimneys that may confuse you as to which Faber chimney is the best. The customer service of Faber is appreciable, but it may lack in some rural areas.

The chimney I have featured above is the latest model of the Faber filterless chimney in India, which works amazingly. Unlike other Faber chimneys that offer only one year warranty, with this chimney, you get two years of comprehensive warranty on the product and eight years of warranty on its motor.

This chimney comes in both 60cm and 90cm sizes and has mostly similar features to the Elica chimney that I featured above, such as suction power, auto-clean, very low noise level, touch, and gesture control. However, it has only one LED light, which has great intensity.

Read more: Faber chimney review (2023)

3. Hindware Nadia 60cm

This Hindware chimney has great suction power, i.e., 1350 m3/hr, and I recommend it for compact-sized kitchens. With its excellent suction power, it can make your kitchen smoke and gas-free in just a few seconds.

However, it can be a bit noisy, which you should be aware of. This is an old model of Hindware chimney, but it has been working perfectly fine since then. It has similar features like auto cleaning, touch, and motion control, and it comes with two LED lights and an oil collector.

This chimney comes in both sizes, but its 90cm size might seem expensive to you, so I recommend its 60cm size only. Let me tell you about its pros and cons…

4. Elica WD TFL HAC MS NERO

If you’re looking for the best filterless chimney with great suction power, you may want to consider this chimney from Elica. It has a very high suction power of 1425 m3/hr, which is impressive, but it may produce some noise as well.

This kitchen chimney comes in both sizes and has almost similar features to other Elica chimneys. The performance of this chimney is great, and the auto-clean and motion sensor work well.

However, what sets this chimney apart is that it comes with an installation kit that includes an Aluminium Duct Pipe (9-10 ft), Cowl Cover, Clamp, and Aluminium Tape, saving you the need to purchase these items separately.

All in all, I really like this chimney’s suction power, performance, and the fact that it comes with a free INR 1800 installation kit.

5. Elica EFL-S607 LTW VMS

This elegant filterless chimney also comes from the Elica brand. The suction power is moderate (1100m3/hr) and works perfectly fine. It also produces very low noise which is great.

This chimney has similar features to other chimneys like auto clean, touch, and gesture control, and 3-speed motion.

At present, it comes only in one size, 60cm. It also has only one LED light which has great intensity. Unlike other chimneys, it also consumes very little electricity. Let me quickly tell you the pros and cons that I observed while testing it…

6. Faber HOOD ORIENT XPRESS

Here is another filterless chimney from Faber that has quite similar features to the above-mentioned Faber chimney. It also has the same suction power of 1200 m3/hr, an auto-clean feature, touch and gesture control, three-speed controls, and two LED lights.

This chimney is available in both sizes and I have been using it in my kitchen for the last two years. From my personal experience, the chimney is working perfectly fine but it can be noisy at full speed. It has received great reviews on Amazon.

The warranty for this chimney is just 1 year on the product and 5 years on the motor, which is not the best, but considering its price, it’s fair enough.

7. GLEN Fiterless Chimney

If you don’t fry or cook oily foods often and don’t produce too much smoke and gas, you may consider this Glen filterless chimney. In other words, if you’re looking for a filterless chimney with lower suction power, this chimney can be a perfect choice for you.

It comes in both sizes, 60cm, and 90cm, and currently, the price is the same for both sizes. It has 1050m3/hr suction power and comes with gesture control, auto-clean, three-speed control, one led light, and one oil collector. The price of this chimney is very affordable, but it may lack service.

The overall performance of the chimney is great, but it doesn’t offer service in all areas. You better search for the nearest Glen service centre and then make your decision about purchasing it.

My views and points:

A filterless chimney is one of the best choices for Indian kitchens if you don’t want to deal with cleaning and maintenance. There are a variety of filterless chimneys available in the market and you must choose the best one for your kitchen.

In this article, I’ve featured the 7 best filterless chimneys of different brands with different features and prices. These chimneys were selected after thorough research and testing.

In my opinion, if you want a higher suction power chimney, you may consider the 3rd and 4th chimneys from the above list. And, if you’re looking for moderate suction power, you may consider any chimney above with 1200m3/hr suction power.

Now, I’d like to hear from you:

Which filterless chimney are you going to buy?

If you have any queries related to any chimney and its brand, you can ask me in the comments.