woman_who_sees Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 We haven't cleaned the grease filter over our stove in years and it is now so greasy that it doesn't work well. I can't find a new one listed at Camping World so we will clean this one. But how? Any suggestions? Also, it makes an awful racket when I turn the fan on. Is the excess grease causing this? Bill (DH), Jan (DW), Sunshine (DBird), and Gila and Tacobelle (DCats) 2004 Winnebago Sightseer "Folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be" (after a cup of coffee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 We took a baking pan that would hold the grease filter, added a pan of boiling water and a couple spoons of soap then dropped the filter in and poked it around with a kitchen stirrer. Sopped up the floating grease with paper towels until it looked pretty clean. If it is clogged you likely got grease past it, probably need to clean the fan and wipe down the vent interior too. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Dyers RV carries both the Jensen 8-1/4"x10" filters and the more common Ventline 8"x8" filters. Jensen Grease Filter Ventline Grease Filter Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velos Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 I recently replaced my filters with ones from http://www.appliancepartspros.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 It is possible that plugged filters could make the motor/fan louder so I'd start by cleaning or replacing them. If they are metal filters you can clean them by soaking them in a strong detergent/water mix and if that isn't good enough try using some ammonia. If it doesn't change the noise issue, try running it with no filter and if noisy then, most likely it is a problem of motor bearings. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 In both our current and previous coaches, I replaced the noisy OEM kitchen vent fan with a 180mm computer fan I found on Amazon.com. At full speed, 1300 RPM, the fan is so quiet that I added a red LED indicator next to the switch to remind us it's on. On our previous coach, I installed the included speed control, but we found the fan was so quiet at full speed that in our current coach, I used the included jumper to bypass the control and run it at full speed all the time. SilverStone High Performance 180mm Case Fan Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4rs Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I have had good luck cleaning the filter with oven cleaner, and in a pinch, automotive degreaser. Spray, soak in sunlight, rinse with hose, repeat if necessary. Safe Travels... Roger, K4RS and Toni, K1TS Amateur Radio Operators - Motorcycle Riders (Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra) Fulltime from 2003-2016 - Now longtime RVers On the road, living the dream... Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3 liter diesel and Forest River XLR Toyhauler. Position report via amateur radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woman_who_sees Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thank you all for your suggestions! We cleaned everything (the filter, the fan, the housing) and voila! NO NOISE! Bill (DH), Jan (DW), Sunshine (DBird), and Gila and Tacobelle (DCats) 2004 Winnebago Sightseer "Folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be" (after a cup of coffee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttruck Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Toss it in the dishwasher! Jim & Vickie'07 F150'10 Chalet XL1935Chimacum, Wa Evergreen Coho SKP Park Website: http://www.evergreencohoskprvpark.com/ Evergreen Coho SKP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evergreen-Coho-SKP-RV-Park/563601217103332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 ... I replaced the noisy OEM kitchen vent fan with a 180mm computer fan .... The specs on the computer fan you provided shows the fan moves 65-150 cubic feet per minute. The specs on the Sharp Convection Microwave that sits above the range in our coach shows that on "high" - it moves 300 cubic feet per minute. Are you sure you're getting the venting needed with the computer fan? The Spacenorman 2012 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 43' DFT 2012 Jeep Liberty Our Travel Website: www.penquinhead.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 The specs on the computer fan you provided shows the fan moves 65-150 cubic feet per minute. The specs on the Sharp Convection Microwave that sits above the range in our coach shows that on "high" - it moves 300 cubic feet per minute. Are you sure you're getting the venting needed with the computer fan? We haven't had any problem exhausting any steam, odors, or smoke we've managed to generate in the four years or so we've had the computer fan installed in the two coaches. The vent flap fully opens. Are you sure all of that 300 CFM is needed? Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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