1964 vent hood filter

[63kenmore]

I'm trying to find a specific filter for my 1964 Nutone? vent hood. I have checked with all of my usual online vintage appliance sources and some not so vintage. The problem that I keep running into, is that it is a long V-shape (see pics). Does anyone have any idea who would have this specific filter? If not, can I use oven cleaner on it or would that ruin it? Thanks for any info.

 

[combo52]

Dirty Range Hood Filter

Just clean yours, these were designed to last the life of the range hood.

 

Oven cleaner works very well but will take some of the shine off of aluminum.

 

Once clean regular runs through the DW will keep it in good condition.

 

John

 

 

 

 

[rapidry1000]

If available purchase a box of White King D water softener and add one cup to a sinkful of very hot water. Then soak the filter briefly. The grease and dirty film will be softened. Use a bristle brush and remove the softened grease and dirt.
Rinse and air dry. You'll be amazed how well this will bring the filter back as new.

 

[63kenmore]

Thanks John,
I appreciate the information. I’ve tried every cleaner except oven cleaner for fear I would end up with no filter at all.

 

[63kenmore]

Thanks Rapiddry1000,
My mother used to use White King D in the laundry when I was growing up. I’ll try to find that first and then if all else fails, the oven cleaner.

 

[combo52]

Dirty Range Hood Filter

I would not use any type of brush on a mesh filter like this as it will destroy it.

 

John L.

 

[gansky1]

LA's Totally Awesome (yellow) cleaner will melt that grease away in a matter of a few minutes.  It is quite strong, so use it outside or with good ventilation.  I've cleaned many a range hood up with LA's.  Straight commercial ammonia will also work well, but it's even hotter than LA's and outdoors with gloves and stiff breeze is preferable.  John is correct, a stiff brush might tear it apart, you can dab gently at it with a softer dish-brush if it needs a little coaxing in the corners, etc.  Never had one I couldn't get to like-new again and I've seen much worse.  

 

For filters, I put them in a plastic trash bag, spray it to soaking inside the bag and leave it for a while.  

 

The cheapest place to find the LA's is usually Dollar General.  $3/gallon can't be beat.  

http://www.lastotallyawesome.com/products/all-purpose/

 

[thomasortega]

Oxy bleach also works great.

Soak it in very hot water, most of the grease will come off. gently brush it to remove the rest of it.

That purple degreaser also works beautifully.

 

[63kenmore]

Wow! Thanks to all. I took one look at the filter after I bought the appliances and just assumed I would have to toss it. Again many thanks!

 

[askolover]

The dishwasher works wonders.