Sunflame Lamia 60 FL HAC 60 cm Chimney Review

The Sunflame Lamia 60 FL HAC is for buyers who want a filterless chimney without paying for touch panels or sensors. The trade-off is short cover and fewer features, along with a louder top speed than the dearer models.

Is 1200 m³/h enough for tadka and mustard oil?

For a two-burner kitchen, yes. Smoke from dry red chillies in hot mustard oil cleared in about 4 minutes at top speed, and about 5 minutes 40 seconds on the middle speed. Fish fry left a smell in the room for roughly 15 minutes. Because suction falls with duct length and bends, keep the pipe short and straight; our test used a 2 metre run.

How easy is the push-button control?

This is a quiet advantage of the Lamia. Physical buttons respond with wet or oily hands, and there is no touch panel to lose sensitivity after weeks of oil film. The trade is that you lose motion or gesture control, which owners of dearer models appreciate when cooking.

How does auto-clean work and how often is it needed?

A single press starts the heat cycle, which warms the inner surfaces so the oil flows to the collector. We needed the first cycle after about 10 days of daily frying, and the cycle ran for roughly 20 minutes. Across four weeks the collector gathered about 175 ml. Empty it before every cycle; it is easy to forget.

How noisy is it?

At 1 m we measured about 50 dB, 56 dB and 61 dB on speeds 1, 2 and 3. Speed 1 is fine for a pressure-cooker kitchen. Speed 3 competes with conversation in an open kitchen. Measured watts were about 125 W at top speed.

What do owners say about service and installation?

Sunflame has decent reach in northern and western India, and parts such as the oil collector are easy to source. Owner comments across the category commonly flag installation delays and charges for ducting items, and a small number of units arriving with panel dents. Ask whether installation is included and photograph the box on delivery.

Which kitchens should skip it?

If you fry heavily every day or have a four-burner hob, consider the larger Faber or a BLDC model. If your priority is a longer comprehensive warranty, the V-Guard BX 60 is a better fit.

How do I keep suction strong over the years?

Run the auto-clean every two to three weeks, wipe the front panel weekly, and have the duct flap checked each year. In hard-water cities, avoid wet-cleaning the motor housing. If suction drops sharply, the usual cause is an oil-clogged inner surface or a blocked duct outlet rather than a failing motor, so check these before calling service.

What would we check on delivery?

Open the box in front of the courier and check the glass or steel panel for dents, confirm the model code on the carton matches your order, and count the accessories: duct flange, screws, wall plugs and the oil collector where one is supplied. Run it on each speed before the installer leaves. Ask for the installation date in writing, because several owners across this category report waiting a week or more for the first visit.