u/Affectionate-Tree210

Hi everyone,

I am upgrading my kitchen and looking for a 4-burner gas stove. I plan to pair it with an Elica BLDC Chimney (1500 m³/hr), though I haven't bought the chimney yet—I am waiting to finalize the stove size first to decide between a 60cm or 75cm chimney.

I've checked out the Glen 4-Burner Glass Top Gas Stove (Auto Ignition), which falls right in my budget of around ₹6,000.

I have a couple of questions for those who have upgraded recently:

Is Auto-Ignition worth it? I currently use manual ignition with a lighter. Is auto-ignition reliable long-term, or does it break down and become a hassle?

Better Alternatives? Can anyone suggest a better alternative to this Glen stove in the same ₹6k–₹8k price range? (Prioritizing heavy brass burners and easy-to-clean glass).

Chimney Sizing: If I buy a compact 4-burner (around 60cm wide), is a 60cm chimney enough, or should I jump to 75cm to be safe?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Hey everyone, planning to get the chimney choice right. After some digging, I’ve narrowed down my must-haves:

1. ​BLDC Motor: Primarily for the energy savings and the lower noise levels.

2. ​Filterless + Auto-Clean: I want the absolute lowest maintenance possible.

3. 90cm Size: Essential since I’m using a 4-burner gas stove.

I found the Elica 90cm 1600 m³/hr BLDC (FLAT FL 900 MAX) on Amazon for about ₹17,499. It seems to hit the sweet spot with that high suction and a 15-year motor warranty.

My questions for the experts here:

1. ​Is Elica’s service reliable for chimneys, or should I look at Faber or Glen?

2. At this ~₹17k price point, is there a "hidden gem" I’m missing that offers similar specs for less?

3. ​For those with "Flat" vs "Curved Glass" chimneys, which one is actually easier to keep clean long-term?

Budget is around ₹17k. Thanks in advance!