What is Filter type: baffle vs mesh vs filterless?
How grease is separated from air.
Short answer
Mesh filters need washing every 2 weeks and are the top cause of 'weak suction' complaints.
Filter type: baffle vs mesh vs filterless when buying a kitchen chimney
How grease is separated from air.
Why it matters: Baffle filters handle oily Indian cooking; mesh clogs fast; filterless uses a spinning separator and needs oil-collector cleaning.
Look for: Mesh filters need washing every 2 weeks and are the top cause of 'weak suction' complaints.
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