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Hood Filters

Commercial Hood Filters & Grease Filters in Toronto & Canada

Hood filters catch grease before it reaches your exhaust hood and ductwork, and you'll need them when you're outfitting a new kitchen hood or replacing filters that are clogged, dented, or no longer fit. The Component Hardware FR51-Series Type VI Stainless Steel Baffle Grease Hood Filter is a stainless steel baffle filter, 1 3/4" thick, with smooth surfaces that let grease run off into the hood's collection trough. Its low static pressure keeps it quiet, it's easy to install, and it's NSF and UL certified. It comes in heights from 10" to 25" and widths from 16" to 25", so you can match the size of the filters already in your hood. Whether you're running a restaurant in Toronto, a pub in Mississauga, a catering kitchen in Brampton, or a diner right here in Vaughan, Phoenix Food Equipment gets restaurant hood filters to you across the GTA and nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

What size hood filter do I need?

Measure the filter you're replacing (height by width) and its thickness, since the new one has to fit the slot in your hood. The Component Hardware FR51-Series Type VI Baffle Grease Hood Filter is 1 3/4" thick and comes in 12 height and width combinations, from 10" x 16" up to 25" x 20", including 12" x 20", 16" x 20", and 20" x 25". Don't round to a nearby size unless your hood manufacturer says it will fit. If you're not sure which size fits your hood, get in touch and we'll help you choose.

How often should you clean kitchen hood filters?

It depends on what you cook. A kitchen that fries, grills, or charbroils all day builds up grease much faster than one that mostly bakes or steams, so heavy-use kitchens usually clean their filters more often, sometimes daily or weekly. Your local fire code and your hood cleaning company will set the schedule that applies to you. The FR51-Series filter is stainless steel with smooth surfaces so grease runs off into the hood's collection trough, which helps keep it easier to maintain. Check your hood manufacturer's cleaning instructions before you wash or soak any filter.

What is the difference between baffle filters and mesh filters?

A baffle filter is made of overlapping metal baffles that force air to change direction, so grease separates out and drains into a collection trough. A mesh filter traps grease in layers of metal mesh, which tends to clog faster. Baffle filters are the usual choice over commercial cooking equipment, and many local codes don't accept mesh as the main grease filter, so confirm with your inspector. The FR51-Series is a stainless steel baffle filter and is NSF and UL certified.