How to replace undermount rangehood?

[Sugar]

Hi all

There used to be mirror screen at the bottom of the Range hood to block the oil etc, which broke down. 

This is old style Rangehood, from what I can see, I guess. 

The size of the Rangehood is 600mmx190mm.

Is there any chances I can get a new Rangehood to replace this, until I do the renovation next year   ?

[Sugar]

The current brand is "Blanco".

[JacobZ]

Hi @Sugar,

The brand is a good start, but can you identify a model number?

There is a seller on Bunnings Marketplace who has spare filters like this Blanco Rangehood Rangehood Filter and Spring GF07AA. Considering the plans for renovations in the near future, if we can identify the model of your rangehood, it might be easiest to just replace the filter.

If you'd prefer to replace the whole rangehood, we will need to know the depth as well as the dimensions you've provided, as the doors of the cabinet limit the size of the space. Assuming there is enough depth, something like this Bellini 60cm Slide Out Rangehood White Finish with S/S Fascia seems like it would work.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[Sugar]

Thanks @JacobZ 

Following are more details about the Rangehood.

 

  

 I have included in the model number there. 

the overall size is 600x290x300 (WxDxH).

if this whole new thing comes around 150$, I rather change the whole thing now. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Sugar,

Unfortunately, I couldn't locate a replacement filter for your model of rangehood.

If you're happy to replace it, then you could certainly do so. I've just noticed that your rangehood is a recirculating style rangehood, so you would need to use something like this Bellini 60cm Recirculating Slide Out Rangehood White Finish With Stainless Steel Fascia instead.

The instructions for installation can be found here - Bellini BR603FRW2-F Instructions.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[Sugar]

Hi @JacobZ, lookslike this product is not available, at least the website does not show this. Any other similar product you think.

P.S. Looks like this one 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Sugar,

The rangehood you've shown there would be similar. Most 60cm slideout rangehoods should suit your space. 

Mitchell

[Sugar]

@JacobZ @MitchellMc 

I bought this and going to replace today.

And this is what my old looked like

I just wanted to make sure thta I have everything that I needed similar to what I had before , could you please help me to confirm ?

Does the new one looks like having the carbon filter ? What are those plastic part ? just the motor or they actually are carbon filter on them ? 

does my old one look like having carbon filter on them? @JacobZ  I believe you said my old one is Recirculating undermount rangehood, if so, do I really need carbon filter, if the new onde does not have ? And I guess, I can use new rangehood in recirculating mode without adding/needing any parts, can't I?

Also, I believe this hole on the wall is serving only for the power cable, but not to extract the smoke, isn't that right ?

Actually, the power cable is not coming out or in from this hole, but a switch just sits above the hole, So I guess, this hole is serving something.

Thanks you. 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Sugar,

It is certainly very similar to what you had before, and in fact the new unit is likely an improvement on the old one. The filter supplied with the new Esatto rangehood is designed to capture grease and oils effectively and is the current standard for recirculating undermount rangehoods. The black section you are seeing on the new unit is just the blower motor, not a carbon filter.

From what I can see of your old rangehood, there is nothing that clearly indicates it had a separate carbon filter installed. In some older units, there can be a thin carbon layer integrated into the mesh filters, but it is not always present. The new rangehood you have purchased is suitable for recirculating use as supplied, and you do not need to add a carbon filter unless the manufacturer specifically lists it as an optional accessory for odour control.

Yes, your new rangehood can be used in recirculating mode without adding any extra parts. As for the hole in the wall, it does not appear to be for ducting, especially since there is no evidence of an exhaust path. It was most likely created to allow wiring to pass through the wall to a nearby outlet or switch. If your old unit plugged into a socket behind or above the rangehood, the new one will simply use that same power point. 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell