FAQ

The AirHood is the first of its kind. Its compactness makes it perfect for small and medium-sized apartments without built-in range hoods. Thanks to its effectiveness, it also offers the possibility to replace the often ugly and poorly functioning built-in range hood. Its unique and cute design also catches the eye and brings a smile to everyone who sees it. This practical kitchen companion is the solution many people have been waiting for.

The AirHood is officially certified under Intertek’s ETL Certification program as an air cleaner. The ETL Mark is proof of product compliance to North American safety standards. More details on their official website.

Cooking next to an open flame exposes the AirHood to more heat than cooking with an electric or induction stove. Generally, the AirHood must always be operated in accordance with the safety instructions given in the user manual.

Wired version: Under observance of the instruction manual's safety instructions, use of the wired AirHood with gas stove is possible. However, it should be ensured that there is a sufficiently large distance to the stove in order to protect the device from intense heat exposure and subsequent damage.

Wireless version:The device is battery operated and special care is required. Use of the wireless version in combination with electric and induction stoves is recommended. Use of the wireless AirHood with gas stove may cause high internal temperatures and is not recommended. This can potentially shorten the battery‘s lifespan or lead condensation inside the device, which may damage the battery's electronic circuits.

The AirHood is designed to reduce smoke, odor and grease for indoor cooking where the cooktop is protected from strong winds. If you wish to use it outdoors, keep in mind that air flow and strong winds may affect the AirHood's ability to effectively help you filter out smoke.

The AirHood recirculates and recycles the air very efficiently, rather than redirecting it elsewhere. However, with the AirHood, there is no need to compromise on effectiveness. Thanks to this setup, the hood is portable and can be used anywhere—air vents out of the back of the hood.

The AirHood is very easy to clean. Remove the magnetically attached air duct "in a jiffy" and clean it wherever you like. The oil filter is mounted on the air duct utilizing a bracket, which can be removed with a quick flick of the wrist thanks to the simple twist-lock mechanism and then cleaned by hand or in the dishwasher. In addition, the activated charcoal filter behind the oil filter can be easily removed and replaced by hand.

As with any other kitchen appliance, ideally you should clean the AirHood after each use. How often cleaning is necessary depends, of course, on the frequency and type of use. For example, deep frying some onion rings will require more maintenance than briefly stir frying your vegetables.

The activated charcoal filter should be replaced after about 100 hours of use or when cooking odors are not sufficiently filtered out anymore.

Yes, the AirHood comes with 2 activated charcoal filters - each lasting for about 100 hours of cooking use. Before use, place 1 activated charcoal filter into your device. The oil filter is washable, dishwasher-safe, and does not need to be replaced as long as it is cleaned frequently. Therefore, no spare oil filter will be included, but you may purchase one via the shop page if needed.

Head over to our accessories section and you can purchase replacement charcoal and oil filters.

The Original AirHood is only available as a plug in device (the "AirHood Wired") since 2025. It plugs into any standard wall outlet globally thanks to voltage levels from 100-240V being supported.

The AirHood comes with a standard US plug and cable length of 180cm or 70 inches. For orders outside the US website, the AirHood with the corresponding EU plug will be shipped.

The Original AirHood can be paired with a height extension called "Base Boost" for an extra 2 inches of height for cooking with larger pots or pressure cookers. There are also additional oil filters and charcoal filters packs (with 5 pieces each) available for purchase.

The oil filter and charcoal filter packs that are available as accessories are compatible with both AirHood versions. The "Base Boost 2" is however only compatible with the AirHood 2 due to a different base diameter of the machines. For the Original AirHood, the original "Base Boost" accessory should be used. Two of our accessories, the "Battery Pack" and "Premium Filter Set" are also designed specifically for the AirHood 2 and cannot be used with the Original AirHood.

For the development of the AirHood 2 we have listened to our customer's feedback and implemented commonly requested changes from the Original AirHood, plus many more exciting new features. The AirHood 2 features a stronger suction power and improved airflow while reducing its noise level. We have also upgraded the housing material and design to a more high-end finish and the speed adjustment is now done via a LED lit touchpanel. The new AirHood 2 also features a Turbo Mode, battery level indicator, timer function and auto-shutoff feature when not in use.

The AirHood 2 is available as both a plug in and battery operated device. The cool part? Both functions are combined into one machine. If you purchase the individual AirHood 2 unit, you receive a plug in device that connects to any standard US wall outlet. When you add the optional battery pack accessory, you can transform your AirHood 2 into a battery operated device within seconds. You can simply slide the battery pack into the battery compartment in the base of the AirHood 2 and enjoy limitless flexibility without the need for a wall outlet.

The AirHood 2 also has the same standard accessories as the Original AirHood available. Namely: the "Base Boost 2" height extension, spare oil filters and spare charcoal filter packs. The AirHood 2 also comes with two new exclusive accessory options: the battery pack for power on the go and our Premium Filter attachment designed in collaboration with German filtration specialist "Mann+Hummel" for maximum air filtration even in the most challenging cooking situations.

Most of the acccessories are compatible with both AirHood versions. The oil filters and charcoal filters fit into both versions. Only the Original AirHood Base Boost accessory is not compatible with the AirHood 2 due to a slight change in the base diameter of the machines.