What is Ducted vs ductless?
Ducted vs ductless (recirculating)
Whether smoke goes outside or is filtered and blown back in.
Short answer
Duct length and bends kill performance — keep it under ~3 m with one bend.
Ducted vs ductless when buying a kitchen chimney
Whether smoke goes outside or is filtered and blown back in.
Why it matters: Ducted is far more effective for Indian tadka; ductless only helps with mild odours.
Look for: Duct length and bends kill performance — keep it under ~3 m with one bend.
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