“Kutchina or Faber — which is better?” is one of the questions we hear most often at our Behala store. The honest answer: neither brand wins for every kitchen. What decides it is the exact model — its suction, filter type, noise level, size and warranty — and those numbers can differ more between two models of the same brand than between Kutchina and Faber. This guide shows how to compare them for Indian cooking in Kolkata, using published specifications rather than general claims.
Kutchina or Faber: The Short Answer
- Compare models, not brands. Put the specification sheets of the two models you are considering side by side.
- For heavy frying and tadka, look first at suction (m³/hr) and the filter type — baffle filters or a filterless auto-clean design.
- Check the noise figure (dB) of the exact model. Published figures vary widely, even within one brand.
- Read the warranty of the exact model. The two Kutchina models compared below carry a lifetime motor warranty with a 5–6 year product warranty, as published by Kutchina. For a Faber model, check that model’s own warranty terms.
- See both brands in person at Life Link Appliances in Behala, or check current prices online before you visit.
What Matters for Indian Cooking in Kolkata
Bengali and Indian cooking uses plenty of oil, spices and long frying. In Kolkata’s humid air, the grease a chimney does not pull out settles on walls, cabinets and inside the chimney itself. The right chimney is one that captures fumes well at your hob and is practical to keep clean.
Suction capacity
Suction is published in m³/hr. Higher suction helps with heavy daily frying, but real performance also depends on the duct: a long duct run or several bends reduce how much air actually leaves the kitchen.
Filter type and auto-clean
Baffle filters trap oil and can be washed. Filterless designs with auto-clean reduce filter washing, but the inside of the chimney still needs periodic professional cleaning. Whichever you choose, ask how the oil collector is emptied.
Size
Choose a chimney at least as wide as your hob. 60 cm, 75 cm and 90 cm are the common widths.
Noise
Noise is published in dB. If your kitchen opens into the living or dining area, compare this figure carefully.
Air outlet and ducting
Check the air outlet size and plan the duct route before buying. Both Kutchina models compared below use a 150 mm air outlet.
Kutchina vs Faber: What to Compare Side by Side
| What to compare | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Suction (m³/hr) | How well smoke and oil are pulled away from the hob |
| Filter type / auto-clean | How often you clean filters and how grease is collected |
| Noise (dB) | Comfort while cooking, especially in open kitchens |
| Size (cm) | Should cover the full width of your hob |
| Controls | Touch, wave/gesture or push-button operation |
| Motor and product warranty | Varies by model — read the exact model’s terms |
| Air outlet (mm) | Must match your ducting plan |
| Price | Depends on size, suction and features — compare the current price of the exact models |
Use the same checklist for any Kutchina or Faber model. If a figure is not published for a model, ask before you buy.
Example: Two Kutchina Models, Very Different Numbers
The two 75 cm Kutchina chimneys below show why the model matters more than the brand. Figures are as published by Kutchina.
| Specification | Kutchina Melody 75 Premium | Kutchina Angela 75 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 75 cm | 75 cm |
| Suction | 1500±50 m³/hr | 1700±50 m³/hr |
| Noise | 38 dB | 58 dB |
| Cleaning | Filterless, Intelligent Auto Clean | Intelligent Autoclean |
| Air outlet | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Warranty | Lifetime on motor, 6 years on product | Lifetime on motor, 5 years on product |
Same brand, same width — yet 200 m³/hr apart in suction and 20 dB apart in noise. The Angela 75 pulls harder; the Melody 75 is much quieter. Compare any Faber model against these numbers in the same way. Full specifications are on the Kutchina Melody 75 Premium and Kutchina Angela 75 Premium pages.
Kutchina Chimney Price vs Faber Chimney Price
There is no single “Kutchina price” or “Faber price”. A chimney’s price depends on its size, suction, filter type, auto-clean, controls and finish, and it changes with offers. Compare the price of the two exact models you have shortlisted, together with their warranty.
Current prices for the models we stock are listed on our Kutchina chimneys and Faber kitchen chimneys pages. For today’s price or a current offer, call 090732 87572 or WhatsApp 087777 96624.
Installation After You Buy
A chimney performs only as well as it is installed — the right height above the hob, a firm wall mount and a short, straight duct all matter. Life Link Appliances installs kitchen chimneys across Kolkata:
- Chimney bought from Life Link Appliances: installation is free only when the current purchase offer includes free installation; otherwise ₹695.
- Chimney bought elsewhere: installation ₹695.
- Ducting or extra parts, if needed, are quoted before the work.
See chimney installation and reinstallation charges.
Looking After Your Chimney After Purchase
Whichever brand you choose, grease builds up over time. Life Link Appliances provides Kutchina chimney service across Kolkata:
- Kutchina chimney service in Kolkata — oil wash, deep cleaning, repair, installation and AMC in one place.
- Kitchen chimney deep cleaning — for heavy grease build-up, or a chimney not serviced for over a year.
- Kutchina chimney repair — when the chimney will not start, suction is weak, it makes unusual noise or auto-clean stops working.
- Kutchina chimney AMC plans — four scheduled service visits a year.
Faber and other-brand chimneys can also be serviced — call with the brand and model and we will confirm before booking.
Other Chimney Brands at Life Link Appliances
Besides Kutchina and Faber, you can compare Propello, Oulin, Ventair and G-Series chimneys, or browse our kitchen chimneys page. We also design and build modular kitchens and home interiors.
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Life Link Appliances
68, Pathak Para Rd, Naskarpur, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700060
Store hours: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–7:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
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