How to install a carbon filter in the hood?

Carbon filters are an important component of the exhaust device. The principle of its action is based on the phenomenon of recirculation. Thanks to this, it is possible to rid the air in the room from a variety of pollution. Recirculation hood purifies the air in the room without removing it. Therefore, timely replacement of the air purifier is a very urgent issue. We will figure out how to install a carbon filter in the hood.

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Design Features

Recirculation hoods have a more complex structure compared to devices that remove exhaust air to the outside. In the latter case, the contaminated air is removed outside the premises by means of a ventilation shaft. Cleaning the room atmosphere in this case is not performed. It just does not make sense.

Recirculation devices are equipped with two types of filters:

• Fat. The grease air purifier is used to clean the air stream from particles of fat, which can lead to breakdown of equipment.
• Coal. The carbon filter provides a finer cleaning of the atmosphere: from the remaining fat, odors. Thus, both elements, acting together, qualitatively clean the air of unnecessary impurities and return it to the room completely clean.

Important! The minus of the coal system is expressed in the absence of fresh air. But there are advantages:

• Cheapness.
• Aesthetic design.

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What are the specifics of installing carbon purifiers?

The frequency of replacement of the cleaners is approximately 1 time in 3 months. But this is a kind of averaged indicator. Much depends on the manufacturing company. For instance:

• Bosch manufactures products for which replacement once a year is sufficient. The Krona company makes it possible to change filters not too often: twice a year.
• The frequency of replacing air purifiers in low-cost models is once a month.

First, the owner of the hood needs to find out all the technical characteristics of the product, the frequency of replacement of filter parts recommended by the manufacturer, and only then go to buy.

Important! Pay attention to how heavily the device is used. If, for example, you turn on the ventilation every day for a long time, naturally, the service life of the filter part is reduced.

Now about how to choose a charcoal filter for hoods. Of course, the ideal option is to purchase original filters that match this brand of exhaust device. But they are not always on sale. But there are universal options that are suitable for all models. Buying a universal filter, you save time.

Which filter is best for hoods - original or universal, decide for yourself. Both options, as they say, have the right to life.

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Action algorithm

To replace the filter part, it is important to follow a certain algorithm:

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Remove the intake screen.
3. Remove grease air cleaner.
4. Remove the carbon cleaner cartridge, and then replace it with a new one.

Important! A new charcoal air purifier is inserted until a distinctive click is heard. A click is a signal that the cartridge has correctly entered the slot intended for it.

How to clean the carbon filter in the hood?

If, having examined the cassette, you find that its case can be opened, it means that in the future you can save on the purchase of an atmosphere purifier and create it yourself. Let's consider in more detail how to clean the carbon filter of the hood:

1. Remove the cartridge from the spent coal.
2. Fill it with a fresh portion of the filter medium (activated carbon).
3. Close the case - the cartridge is completely restored and ready for use.

Important! To slightly extend the life of the charcoal cleaner, turn on the hood for 3-5 minutes after each meal. Coal will not be compressed, and the cleaner will last longer.

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After replacing, assemble the ventilation unit and try its operation. If everything is done correctly, the device will work without fail. This means that only pleasant aromas will be in your house.