Range Hood Filters

Range Hood Filters

Whether you’re working on your latest culinary masterpiece or just trying to make something edible, range hood filters are the most important ingredient that is often one of the most overlooked.

Cooking on the stove can produce a lot of grease and fumes. Have you ever thought about where it all goes? Believe it or not, the hood over your oven or range has filters. Hood filters help capture all of the smoke, fumes, and contaminants that cooking can produce.

Why do you need to change your range hood filters?

Range hood filters help contain and absorb all of the particles that are produced in the kitchen. Not only do they help keep your kitchen clean and prevent fires from occurring, but they also will improve your home’s air quality by capturing things at the source before they make their way through the rest of your home.

How often you change your hood vent filter will depend on how often you cook, what the filter type is, what the manufacturer of the filter’s recommendation and your own judgment.

If you cook a lot, you will produce a lot more particles and smoke which means you’ll need to change your filters a lot more often.

There are three main types of range hood filters:

1. Stainless steel
2. Aluminum Mesh
3. Charcoal

Sometimes range hood filters may contain carbon to help absorb odors too.

Depending on the filter type, you may be able to clean them to prolong their use. However, charcoal range hood filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least every two months or as needed.

It’s always a good idea to check the manufacturer’s recommendation for changing frequency to ensure you’re getting the most out of your filter.

Of course, if you look at your filter and it’s seen better days, it’s a good idea to go ahead and change it.

What types of contaminants does it protect against?

Hood filters work in concert with the ventilation system to remove smoke, and capture grease and debris. Some filters above your stove are designed to help absorb odors too.

How do you find the correct Range Hood Filter?

There are a few different ways you can find the correct range hood filter you need, but first, you’ll need to identify how many filters you’ll need. Some hoods contain one or more filters, so you’ll always check to make sure you order the right quantity.

The first way you can find it is by looking for the serial number on your range hood and searching for it online. The second way is to measure your existing range hood filter or filters and search for the dimensions online. If you can’t find your exact filter size, try and get as close as possible to the dimensions you measured. Once you confirm what size you need and the type of filter that best fits your needs, you’ve gotten through the hardest part.

How do you install your range hood filter? Typically, most range hood filters are easy to install, but make sure you check your owner’s manual online.

We carry a variety of range hood filters from American Metal Company and our own private label for top brand ranges including Frigidaire Range Hood Filters, GE Range Hood Filters, LG Range Hood Filters, Whirlpool Range Hood Filters, and more.