Regardless of what kind of range hood you have, you will need to replace the charcoal range hood filter and clean the stainless steel filter every six to 12 months. Lots of grease builds up in a range hood filter, so regular maintenance is essential to keeping this crucial appliance in good working order. Here’s what you need to do to replace your range hood filter.
Disconnect The Range Hood Power Supply
Range hoods have a fan, a light, and other electrical components, so to prevent electrical shock, turn off your range hood and, if it plugs into the wall rather than being hardwired into the electrical system, unplug it. If it’s hardwired into the electrical system, turn it off at the breaker box.
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Remove The Stainless Steel Filter In The Range Hood
Pull the stainless steel (or aluminum) filter from the middle of your range hood. Most should pop out easily when pulled downward, although some slide out instead of pulling straight down. Some baffled filters need to be tilted upward towards the back before they can be lowered out of the range hood. If there is a disposable filter inside this part, remove and discard it.
Inspect the stainless steel or aluminum mesh for signs of damage, like dents, corrosion, holes, or warpage. Damage like this will mean that it's time to replace this part of your range hood. Otherwise, drop the stainless steel or aluminum mesh into a sink full of hot water and a good degreasing dish soap.
