Recirculating Hood

A: The most conventional maintenance for a range hood is cleaning the filters. A clogged filter will significantly reduce the hood's efficiency and can even pose a fire risk if too much grease builds up. Therefore, you need to clean the filters every 1-2 weeks to guarantee smooth operation of your hood. Besides, wiping the external surfaces of the hood each time after cooking will also be a routine maintenance which can extend your hood's life expectancy.

A: There are several important features that you need to concern when choosing a rangehood. The first one is suction power; this feature indicates the strength of the rangehood and it is always measured in cube meters per hour. You should choose a rangehood with big suction power if you prefer heavy cooking. But if you only steam, simmer or boil you may choose a rangehood with moderate suction power. This will help save money. The second one is noise level. If a rangehood is with low noise, you can enjoy the family time while cooking in the kitchen. Usually, big suction power comes with high noise level. But there are also technologies which can balance the suction power and noise level.

A: As time goes by, grease and residue can build up inside the duct. This potentially causes blockages or reducing airflow. To maintain proper ventilation, the duct should be inspected annually. Have a professional inspect and clean the ductwork at least once a year. This helps prevent buildup that can affect the performance of your range hood.