Range Hood Repair and Kitchen Exhaust Fan Repair

Yes, you can clean your vent hood filter if it’s a stainless steel or aluminum mesh type—most stainless steel filters are dishwasher safe, and aluminum mesh filters can be soaked and scrubbed. However, charcoal filters aren’t washable and will need replacing when they become saturated.

• Ducted: These range hoods exhaust air to the outside of your home.
• Non-ducted or Recirculated: These hoods recirculate air after filtering it.
• Under-cabinet: Typically non-ducted, these vent hoods offer replaceable filters.
• Wall-mounted chimney: These are installed against the wall and appear similar to a home chimney.
• Ceiling-mounted chimney: Also called island hoods, these are typically suspended above cooking islands.
• Custom built-in: These blend in with cabinetry and have ventilation built into the wall.

Filters should generally be inspected every one to three months and either cleaned or replaced accordingly. The frequency of filter cleaning or replacement may vary significantly based on how often you cook, the type of filter(s), and any manufacturer recommendations.

For the majority of people, having your vent hood serviced every 6 to 12 months will suffice. For example, RangeCraft, a range hood manufacturer, encourages customers to have a professional inspection every six months. The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) recommends an annual maintenance inspection for range hoods.

Yes. The first distinction between these systems is whether they use external (ducted) venting or recirculating (non-ducted) venting. External systems use exhaust fans to push the air through ducts (conduits) to the outdoors. Recirculating venting systems capture the air and pass it through a filter before releasing it back into the kitchen.

The air in the kitchen is initially extracted through a range hood, which is commonly positioned just above the cooking appliance, such as the range or oven. Under-cabinet vent hoods are positioned somewhat discretely below a kitchen cabinet and are usually non-ducted. Wall-mounted vent hoods are often referred to as canopy-style or chimney-style. Ceiling-mounted vent hoods are canopy-style and can hang directly above an island.

There is also a variety of customized vent hoods, many of which are newer designs. For example, there are retractable downdraft types that remain flush with the countertop or other surface and are moved or adjusted above when needed.

At Mr. Appliance, we provide vent hood repair and additional residential appliance services to the majority of the top brands found in the vent hood market today, including Cavaliere, Kobe, Broan, Fotile, THOR, and Hauslane.

Health Canada acknowledges the importance of indoor air quality. For example, cooking with gas or electric stoves generates small, airborne particulate matter (PM). Furthermore, gas stoves may emit nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO), and cooking also results in water vapor that may promote mold growth. When set to a high setting, a range hood exhaust unit may limit the presence of cooking-related indoor pollutants by approximately 80%.

The experts with Mr. Appliance provide superior repair and maintenance services for homeowners with range or microwave vent hoods. Please visit our website for further details or to schedule a service appointment.

Mr. Appliance can replace any part on your vent hood and kitchen exhaust fan:

• Filters
• Lights
• Motors
• Exhaust fan motors
• Fans
• Control boards
• Blower wheel housings
• Light assemblies
• Sockets
• Switches