DIY guideRange hood
Clean range hood filters
Degrease the metal mesh filters over your stove, so the fan pulls smoke and grease again.
- 30 to 45 min
- 5 steps
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Turn the fan and the light off, and let the cooktop cool.
Push the tab or pull the ring on each filter and lower it out.
Fill a sink with very hot water, add dish soap and a little baking soda, and soak the filters for 15 minutes or so.
Brush the grease off gently, rinse with hot water, and let them dry completely. Many metal filters can go in the dishwasher: check the manual. Charcoal filters can't be washed, only replaced.
Slide each filter back in until it clicks into place.
What you need
- Dish soap and baking soda
- A sink of very hot water
- A soft brush
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- The fan is weak or noisy even with clean filters
- Grease drips from inside the hood
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