Cooker hoods support

Cooker hoods FAQs

• How long does a hood filter last?
  Normally a hood filter is good for 4 - 6 months, depending on usage and types cooking.
• How should I clean the hood filters?
  The filter should not be cleaned but should be replaced at the end of its service life.
  
  Read more: How to clean and maintain your kitchen hood
• The hood has no suction power. What is the cause?

  This could be due to a problem with the motor or the hood filter getting clogged up.
  
  Check out Electrolux’s fixed price repair services for your cooker hood:
  
  - Fixed price repair for chimney and slope hoods
  
  - Fixed price repair for fixed hood, pull-out hood
  
  - Fixed price repair for island hood
  

• What percentage of cooking fume can the hood extract?
  The amount of smoke extraction depends on the cooking method. For methods with high heat e.g. deep frying or wok-frying, the percentage is approx. 30%. For boiling, the percentage can go up to 70%.
  
  Read more: Kitchen hood buying guide
• After the hood is turned off, there is still sound like the exhaust fan is working. How can this happen?
  The sound of exhaust fan working when the power is off may be caused by outside air entering the chimney. This mostly happens with hoods installed on high-rise buildings.