Rectangular Range Hood Grease Filter 4-13/16 x 7-11/16 x 3/8 (4.812 x 7.688 x 0.375) — American Metal Filter Company

$9.99

Genuine American Metal Filter Company Range Hood Rectangular Carbon Odor Filter #RCP0410 — Activated carbon odor filter for compatible range hoods. Adsorbs cooking odors, smoke, and volatile organic compounds. Disposable — replace every 3–6 months. Meets or exceeds manufacturer specifications.

  • ✓ Genuine American Metal Filter Company product — sold direct from the manufacturer at rangehoodfiltersinc.com
  • ✓ Price includes pack of 1 filter
  • ✓ Rectangular (flat) filter — the standard shape used in most range hoods
  • ✓ Activated carbon odor media — disposable, not washable
  • ✓ Replace every 3–6 months or when odors persist after the hood runs
  • ✓ Replaces: RCP0410-1-JX81C, RCP0410-1-WB02X10776, RCP0410-1-WB02X11495, RCP0410-1-5230W1A002A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011C, RCP0410-1-3511900320, RCP0410-1-K400C244BL, RCP0410-1-K400C2510AP, RCP0410-1-53001379, RCP0410-1-8183916, RCP0410-1-MVHRK4, RCP0410-1-R0131463, RCP0410-1-W10190762, RCP0410-1-W10190762A
  • ✓ Fits 216 range hood models — see compatible models table

Description

RCP0410 — Genuine American Metal Filter Company Filter

American Metal Filter Company Part #RCP0410

The RCP0410 is a genuine American Metal Filter Company rectangular activated carbon odor filter (4.8125 x 7.6875 x 0.375″) for compatible range hoods. The grease filter in your range hood is the first line of defense: it traps airborne grease particles and cooking aerosols before they coat interior surfaces or reach the blower motor. This activated carbon odor filter is the second stage: it adsorbs cooking odors, smoke compounds, and volatile organic compounds before the filtered air is returned to the kitchen. The carbon media has a finite adsorption capacity and must be replaced — not washed — typically every three to six months under normal cooking conditions, or sooner when odors persist after the hood runs.

American Metal Filter Company manufactures and sells this filter directly through rangehoodfiltersinc.com — you are buying from the manufacturer. It replaces RCP0410-1-JX81C, RCP0410-1-WB02X10776, RCP0410-1-WB02X11495, RCP0410-1-5230W1A002A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011C, RCP0410-1-3511900320, RCP0410-1-K400C244BL, RCP0410-1-K400C2510AP, RCP0410-1-53001379, RCP0410-1-8183916, RCP0410-1-MVHRK4, RCP0410-1-R0131463, RCP0410-1-W10190762, RCP0410-1-W10190762A, so order RCP0410 regardless of which number appears on your old filter or in your owner’s manual.

Compatible with 216 range hood models.

Key Benefits of the RCP0410 Carbon Odor Filter

  • Meets or Exceeds OEM Specifications: Manufactured to match the original equipment dimensions and carbon media for a direct drop-in fit in your range hood filter bay.
  • Adsorbs Cooking Odors and VOCs: Activated carbon captures cooking odors, smoke compounds, and volatile organic compounds that aluminum mesh cannot remove, keeping recirculated air fresh.
  • Disposable Carbon Media — Replace, Do Not Wash: This filter is not washable. Washing destroys the carbon’s adsorption capacity. Replace every 3–6 months under normal cooking conditions, or sooner when cooking odors persist after the hood runs.
  • Direct Drop-In Replacement: RCP0410-1-JX81C, RCP0410-1-WB02X10776, RCP0410-1-WB02X11495, RCP0410-1-5230W1A002A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011C, RCP0410-1-3511900320, RCP0410-1-K400C244BL, RCP0410-1-K400C2510AP, RCP0410-1-53001379, RCP0410-1-8183916, RCP0410-1-MVHRK4, RCP0410-1-R0131463, RCP0410-1-W10190762, RCP0410-1-W10190762A. Order the RCP0410 for a guaranteed fit in all compatible models.
  • Fits 216 Range Hood Models: See the compatible models table below to confirm your model before ordering.
  • Expertise: Range Hood Filters Inc. is the manufacturer — we design and build the filters we sell.
  • Experience: We have been building and supplying range hood and microwave filters since 1986 — more than 40 years of filter manufacturing.
  • Authoritativeness: As the manufacturer, Range Hood Filters Inc. supplies the United States with millions of replacement air filters, all made in the U.S.A.
  • Trustworthiness: For more than 40 years we have honored and supported our customers with guaranteed satisfaction on every order.

RCP0410 Filter Specifications — American Metal Filter Company Part #RCP0410

Specification Detail
OEM Part Number RCP0410
Manufacturer American Metal Filter Company
Fits Brand See compatibility table below
Part Type Genuine Activated Carbon Odor Filter — American Metal Filter Company
Filter Shape Rectangular
Filter Technology Activated Carbon (odor adsorption)
Dimensions 4.8125 x 7.6875 x 0.375″
Pack Quantity 1
Application Range hood odor and VOC adsorption — recirculating (ductless) hoods
Washable No — disposable; replace every 3–6 months
Replaces Part Numbers RCP0410-1-JX81C, RCP0410-1-WB02X10776, RCP0410-1-WB02X11495, RCP0410-1-5230W1A002A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011C, RCP0410-1-3511900320, RCP0410-1-K400C244BL, RCP0410-1-K400C2510AP, RCP0410-1-53001379, RCP0410-1-8183916, RCP0410-1-MVHRK4, RCP0410-1-R0131463, RCP0410-1-W10190762, RCP0410-1-W10190762A
OEM Internal Reference
Compatible Model Count 216 models (see table below)
OEM / Aftermarket Genuine OEM — American Metal Filter Company

RCP0410 Compatible Part Numbers & Cross References

The RCP0410 is compatible with American Metal Filter Company OEM part number RCP0410. If any of the following numbers appear on your existing filter or in a parts lookup system, the RCP0410 is the correct compatible replacement:

Part Number Status / Notes
RCP0410 OEM Part Number — this filter is the compatible replacement
RCP0410-1-JX81C Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-JX81C on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-WB02X10776 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-WB02X10776 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-WB02X11495 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-WB02X11495 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-5230W1A002A Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-5230W1A002A on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-5230W1A011A Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-5230W1A011A on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-5230W1A011C Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-5230W1A011C on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-3511900320 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-3511900320 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-K400C244BL Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-K400C244BL on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-K400C2510AP Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-K400C2510AP on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-53001379 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-53001379 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-8183916 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-8183916 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-MVHRK4 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-MVHRK4 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-R0131463 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-R0131463 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-W10190762 Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-W10190762 on rangehoodfiltersinc.com
RCP0410-1-W10190762A Compatible same-size filter — RCP0410-1-W10190762A on rangehoodfiltersinc.com

Compatible Range Hood Models

The RCP0410 is compatible with the following 216 range hood models. Locate your range hood model number on the label inside the hood canopy before ordering.

Brand Model Number
Amana ACO1520AC
Amana ACO1520AW (PACO1520AW0)
Amana ACO1560AB
Amana ACO1560AC
Amana ACO1560AS
Amana ACO1560AW
Amana AMV1162AAB
Amana AMV1162AAS
Amana AMV5164AAB
Amana AMV5164AAQ
Amana AMV5164AAS
Estate TMH14XLQ0
General Electric JNM1541DM1CC
General Electric JNM1541DM1WW
General Electric JNM1541DM4BB
General Electric JNM1541DM4CC
General Electric JNM1541DM4WW
General Electric JNM1541DM5BB
General Electric JNM1541DM5CC
General Electric JNM1541DM5WW
General Electric JNM1541DM6BB ()
General Electric JNM1541DM6CC ()
General Electric JNM1541DM6WW ()
General Electric JNM1541SM5SS
General Electric JNM1541SM6SS ()
General Electric JNM3151DF1BB
General Electric JNM3151DF1WW
General Electric JNM3151RF1SS
General Electric JNM3163DJ1BB
General Electric JNM3163DJ1WW
General Electric JNM3163DJ2BB
General Electric JNM3163DJ2WW
General Electric JNM3163DJ3BB
General Electric JNM3163DJ3WW
General Electric JNM3163RJ1SS
General Electric JNM3163RJ2SS
General Electric JNM3163RJ3SS
General Electric JNM3163RJ4SS
General Electric JNM3163RJ5SS
General Electric JVM1533BD001 ()
General Electric JVM1533BD002 ()
General Electric JVM1533BD003 ()
General Electric JVM1533BD004 ()
General Electric JVM1533BD05
General Electric JVM1533WD001 ()
General Electric JVM1533WD002 ()
General Electric JVM1533WD003 ()
General Electric JVM1533WD004 ()
General Electric JVM1533WD05
General Electric JVM1540DM3BB
General Electric JVM1540DM3CC
General Electric JVM1540DM3WW
General Electric JVM1540DM4BB
General Electric JVM1540DM4CC
General Electric JVM1540DM4WW
General Electric JVM1540DM5BB
General Electric JVM1540DM5CC
General Electric JVM1540DM5WW
General Electric JVM1540DM6BB ()
General Electric JVM1540DM6CC ()
General Electric JVM1540DM6WW ()
General Electric JVM1540LM4CS
General Electric JVM1540LM5CS
General Electric JVM1540LM6CS ()
General Electric JVM1540SM3SS
General Electric JVM1540SM4SS
General Electric JVM1540SM5SS
General Electric JVM1540SM6SS ()
General Electric JVM1542BF001 ()
General Electric JVM1542BF002 ()
General Electric JVM1542BF03
General Electric JVM1542WF001 ()
General Electric JVM1542WF002 ()
General Electric JVM1542WF03
General Electric JVM3150DF1BB
General Electric JVM3150DF1WW
General Electric JVM3150RF1SS
General Electric JVM3150SF1SS
General Electric JVM3162DJ1BB
General Electric JVM3162DJ1WW
General Electric JVM3162DJ2BB
General Electric JVM3162DJ2WW
General Electric JVM3162DJ3BB
General Electric JVM3162DJ3WW
General Electric JVM3162RJ1SS
General Electric JVM3162RJ2SS
General Electric JVM3162RJ3SS
General Electric JVM3162RJ4SS
General Electric JVM3162RJ5SS
Goldstar MV1501B
Goldstar MV1604SB
Goldstar MV1604SBQ
Goldstar MV1604ST
Goldstar MV1604SW
Goldstar MV1610ST
Goldstar MV1610WW
Goldstar MV1615W
Kenmore / Sears 721.62622200
Kenmore / Sears 721.62642200
Kenmore / Sears 721.62643200
Kenmore / Sears 721.62644200
Kenmore / Sears 721.62649200
Kenmore / Sears 721.80012400
Kenmore / Sears 721.80014401
Kenmore / Sears 721.80019400
Kenmore / Sears 721.80019401
Kenmore / Sears 721.80022700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80029700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80032700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80033700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80039700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80042700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80043700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80044700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80049700
Kenmore / Sears 721.80412500
Kenmore / Sears 721.80413500
Kenmore / Sears 721.80414500
Kenmore / Sears 721.80419500
Kenmore / Sears 721.80492000
Kenmore / Sears 721.80492400
Kenmore / Sears 721.80494000
Kenmore / Sears 721.80499000
Kenmore / Sears 721.80592000
Kenmore / Sears 721.80592400
Kenmore / Sears 721.80592401
Kenmore / Sears 721.80593000
Kenmore / Sears 721.80593400
Kenmore / Sears 721.80593401
Kenmore / Sears 721.80594000
Kenmore / Sears 721.80594200
Kenmore / Sears 721.80594400
Kenmore / Sears 721.80594402
Kenmore / Sears 721.80599000
Kenmore / Sears 721.80599200
Kenmore / Sears 721.80599400
Kenmore / Sears 721.80599401
Kenmore / Sears 721.80599402
Kenmore / Sears 721.81043700
Kenmore / Sears 721.81622600
Kenmore / Sears 721.81623600
Kenmore / Sears 721.81629600
Kenmore / Sears 721.85032111
Kenmore / Sears 721.85033010
Kenmore / Sears 721.85033111
Kenmore / Sears 721.85039111
LG LMV1625B
LG LMV1625B (ABKELGA)
LG LMV1625W
LG LMV1625W (AWHELGA)
LG LMV1630BB (CB1ELGA)
LG LMV1630ST (CSBELGA)
LG LMV1630WW (CW1ELGA)
LG LMV1635SB
LG LMV1635SB (ABKELGA)
LG LMV1635SBQ
LG LMV1635SBQ (ABSELGA)
LG LMV1635SW
LG LMV1635SW (AWHELGA)
LG LMV1680BB ()
LG LMV1680ST (CSBELGA)
LG LMV1680WW (CWHELGA)
LG LMV1683SB ()
LG LMV1683ST (00)
LG LMV1683ST/00
LG LMV1683SW ()
LG LMV1762SB/00
LG LMV1762ST/00
LG LMV1762SW/00
LG LMV1831SB ()
LG LMV1831ST ()
LG LMV1831SW ()
LG MV1615W (AWHEGSE)
LG MVH1615WW (CWHEGSE)
Lg 5230W1A011A
Magic 3511900320
Maytag MMV1153AAB
Maytag MMV1153AAW
Maytag MMV5156AAB
Maytag MMV5156AAQ
Maytag MMV5156AAS
Maytag MMV5156AAW
Maytag UMV1152AAW
Maytag UMV1152BAB
Maytag UMV1152BAQ
Maytag UMV1152BAW
Panasonic K400C244BL
Panasonic NN-S251WL
Roper MHE14XKB0
Roper MHE14XKB1
Roper MHE14XKQ0
Roper MHE14XKQ1
Whirlpool MH6140XKB0
Whirlpool MH6140XKB1
Whirlpool MH6140XKB2
Whirlpool MH6140XKQ0
Whirlpool MH6140XKQ1
Whirlpool MH6140XKQ2
Whirlpool MH6141XKB1
Whirlpool MH6141XKQ0
Whirlpool MH6141XKQ1
Whirlpool MH6141XKQ2
Whirlpool MH6150XLB0
Whirlpool MH6150XLB1
Whirlpool MH6150XLQ0
Whirlpool MH6150XLQ1
Whirlpool MH6150XLS0
Whirlpool MH6150XLT0
Whirlpool MH6150XMB0
Whirlpool MH6150XMB1
Whirlpool MH6150XMQ0
Whirlpool MH6150XMQ1
Whirlpool MH6150XMS0
Whirlpool MH6150XMS1
Whirlpool MH6150XMT0
Whirlpool MH6150XMT1

How Activated Carbon Odor Filters Work

Activated carbon (activated charcoal) is processed to have an extremely large internal surface area through a network of microscopic pores — a single gram can provide hundreds of square meters of surface area. This physical structure allows the carbon to adsorb a wide variety of organic molecules, including cooking odors, smoke compounds, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pass through and beyond the aluminum mesh grease filter stage.

As the range hood draws air through the carbon filter, odor and smoke molecules contact the carbon surface and are retained there by adsorption. Over time, the available binding sites on the carbon surface become occupied and the filter progressively loses effectiveness. Because the carbon is chemically bound to the adsorbed compounds, washing the filter in water does not regenerate the carbon — it wets and damages the media. The filter must be replaced when effectiveness declines.

Range Hood Odor Filter Replacement Schedule

Replace the RCP0410 every three to six months under normal residential cooking conditions. Replace sooner if cooking odors are noticeable in the kitchen while the range hood runs at full speed — this is the most reliable indicator that the carbon is saturated. Do not attempt to wash or regenerate this filter.

Range Hood Carbon Odor Filter Installation

  1. Turn off the range hood before accessing the filter bay.
  2. Remove the old carbon filter: Slide or unclip the existing odor filter from its track or mounting hooks.
  3. Insert the RCP0410: Slide the new filter into the same track or clip it onto the mounting hooks. Confirm it lies flat and is fully seated.
  4. Restore operation: The filter is ready for immediate use. Replace every 3–6 months when odor filtration declines.

RCP0410 Filter FAQ — American Metal Filter Company Part #RCP0410

Which range hood models are compatible with the American Metal Filter Company RCP0410 odor filter?

The RCP0410 is compatible with 216 range hood models. See the compatible models table on this page.

What part numbers does the RCP0410 replace?

The RCP0410 replaces RCP0410-1-JX81C, RCP0410-1-WB02X10776, RCP0410-1-WB02X11495, RCP0410-1-5230W1A002A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011A, RCP0410-1-5230W1A011C, RCP0410-1-3511900320, RCP0410-1-K400C244BL, RCP0410-1-K400C2510AP, RCP0410-1-53001379, RCP0410-1-8183916, RCP0410-1-MVHRK4, RCP0410-1-R0131463, RCP0410-1-W10190762, RCP0410-1-W10190762A. Order the RCP0410 regardless of which older number appears on your filter.

How does an activated carbon odor filter work?

Activated carbon has a very large internal surface area through microscopic pores. As air passes through the filter, odor molecules, smoke compounds, and volatile organic compounds adsorb — chemically bind — to the carbon surface and are removed from the airstream. Over time the binding sites become saturated and the filter must be replaced.

How often should I replace the carbon odor filter?

Replace every three to six months under normal residential cooking conditions. Replace sooner if cooking odors are noticeable in the kitchen while the range hood runs at full speed — that is the most reliable indicator that the carbon is saturated. Do not wash this filter; washing destroys the carbon media.

Is the RCP0410 a genuine American Metal Filter Company filter?

Yes — this IS the genuine American Metal Filter Company product. American Metal Filter Company manufactures and sells this filter directly through rangehoodfiltersinc.com. You are buying from the manufacturer.

The History of the Residential Range Hood

Before Electricity: Hearths, Flues, and Chimney Canopies

The fundamental problem of removing cooking smoke from an enclosed space is as old as indoor cooking itself. Ancient Roman kitchens were constructed with hearths positioned beneath vented roof openings, allowing convective airflow to carry smoke upward and out. Medieval great halls used central hearths under high-vaulted ceilings designed to disperse and dilute smoke before it reached eye level. The refinement of the chimney fireplace in Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries formalized the concept of a capture zone above the cooking source connected by a flue to the exterior — the direct architectural ancestor of the modern range hood.

By the early 19th century, institutional kitchens in large hospitals, military facilities, and hotels were being designed with purpose-built sheet metal canopy flues suspended above cooking ranges. These were passive systems — no fan, relying entirely on the buoyancy of hot air and the draft of the chimney. They were effective at removing heat and some combustion gases, but provided limited capture of grease vapor and smoke at the cooking surface. For these early systems there was no filter, no blower, and no standardized product — each was custom-fabricated by tradespeople as part of the building’s kitchen construction.

Electrification and the Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood (Early 1900s)

The electrification of American cities in the 1880s and 1890s made electrically powered exhaust fans practical for large-scale installation. By the 1910s and 1920s, major American hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and institutional food service operations were routinely specifying powered sheet metal exhaust hoods above their commercial ranges. These were custom-fabricated structures: a formed sheet metal canopy sized to span the cooking equipment, connected by ductwork to an exhaust fan that discharged to the building exterior. There was still no standardized filter medium — grease accumulated on the interior hood surfaces and ductwork, which required periodic manual cleaning.

Municipal governments and fire safety organizations took notice. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), founded in 1896, began developing standards for commercial cooking equipment ventilation in the early 20th century — standards that would eventually be codified as NFPA 96, the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, which remains the governing standard for commercial kitchen exhaust today. Municipal health departments in major American cities similarly began requiring mechanical exhaust ventilation in permitted commercial kitchens. Demand for the custom-fabricated commercial kitchen hood was thus established not just by occupational comfort but by code compliance — an early example of regulation driving adoption of a safety technology.

One critical manufacturing challenge became apparent almost immediately: grease accumulation in the exhaust ductwork represented a serious fire hazard. A single uncontrolled grease fire in an exhaust duct could rapidly spread to the building structure. The need for a removable, cleanable filter to capture grease at the hood — before it entered the ductwork — was recognized, and early commercial hoods began to incorporate primitive mesh or baffle-style grease collectors. These were the forerunners of the modern aluminum mesh grease filter.

The First Residential Range Hoods: 1932–1933

The range hood as a mass-market residential consumer product — something designed, manufactured, packaged, and sold to American homeowners rather than custom-fabricated for commercial kitchens by tradespeople — was born in the United States in the early 1930s.

In 1932, in the depths of the Great Depression, a manufacturer in Hartford, Wisconsin developed a compact, efficiently motorized kitchen ventilation fan designed for residential installation. Affordable and manufacturable at scale, the product was the first mass-produced powered residential kitchen ventilation device of its kind, and it launched what became a major segment of the American home appliance industry.

One year later, in 1933, a manufacturer in Dallas, Texas introduced what it described as the first purpose-built home cooking ventilation and range hood product. The first range hoods were produced in a small Dallas workshop and sold directly to homeowners. Outside investment in the late 1930s allowed the operation to grow, and by 1961 the company had moved to Richardson, Texas, where it continued to operate for decades.

Postwar Expansion and the Aluminum Mesh Grease Filter (1940s–1950s)

The end of World War II and the subsequent American housing boom transformed range hood installation from an occasional luxury into a standard feature of new home construction. Under programs including the GI Bill, millions of new single-family homes were built across the United States between 1946 and 1960. Builders, architects, and building code authorities began standardizing the residential kitchen — and powered range hood ventilation became a built-in design expectation rather than an optional upgrade.

It was during this critical postwar period that the aluminum mesh grease filter was developed and refined for residential range hoods. For the ducted hoods of that era, the aluminum mesh filter was the complete filtration solution, mechanically capturing grease particles before they entered the ductwork. The ductless recirculating hood, however, required a second filtration stage to address what the aluminum mesh cannot: cooking odors, smoke compounds, and volatile organic compounds. That second stage — the activated carbon filter — became the defining technology of the recirculating range hood when it emerged in the following decade.

In 1955, the residential ventilation products industry formed the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI), a trade association dedicated to establishing standardized testing protocols and performance certification for residential range hoods, exhaust fans, and related products. HVI developed the standardized measurement of hood airflow in CFM (cubic feet per minute), established noise level (sone) ratings, and created certification programs that allowed building codes to reference verifiable, third-party-tested performance data. HVI certification — the familiar HVI seal found on range hood packaging — became the industry standard for performance claims and remains the governing certification program for the North American residential ventilation market today.

The Ductless Hood and Activated Charcoal Filtration (1970s)

Through the 1960s, virtually every residential range hood sold in the United States was a ducted model: it required a sheet metal or flexible duct penetrating the wall or ceiling to carry exhaust air to the building exterior. This constraint limited range hood installation to locations where ductwork routing was feasible — generally exterior kitchen walls or ceilings with accessible attic or soffit space.

The rapid expansion of apartment and condominium construction in American cities during the 1960s and 1970s created a large and underserved market: kitchens in multi-unit buildings where exterior duct penetration was impractical, structurally constrained, or prohibited by building management. The ductless — or recirculating — range hood was developed for this market. Ductless hoods filter air in two stages and return it to the kitchen rather than exhausting it outdoors. The first stage is the familiar aluminum mesh grease filter; the second stage is an activated charcoal (activated carbon) filter that adsorbs cooking odors, smoke compounds, and volatile organic compounds that the aluminum mesh cannot capture. Activated charcoal has a finite adsorption capacity and must be periodically replaced — typically every three to six months under normal residential cooking conditions, or sooner in households that cook frequently at high heat.

The Baffle Filter and Professional-Grade Residential Hoods (1980s–2000s)

In the American residential market, baffle filters became available in premium hoods through the 1990s and found their largest audience in a new product category that transformed American kitchen design: the professional residential range. Beginning in the mid-1980s, the first ranges designed to bring the power and performance of commercial cooking equipment — high-BTU burners, heavy-gauge construction, commercial-grade controls — to the residential kitchen created strong demand for range hoods that could handle higher grease and vapor loads, accelerating adoption of baffle filter designs and larger, higher-CFM hood configurations in American homes.

The Range Hood Today

Today, the residential range hood is a standard fixture in virtually every American kitchen. The industry is served by manufacturers across the United States, Italy, China, South Korea, and beyond, with products ranging from builder-grade aluminum-housing ducted hoods to architectural statement pieces with custom stainless or glass finishes costing several thousand dollars. HVI certification remains the authoritative standard for performance verification in the North American market. NFPA standards continue to govern commercial cooking ventilation, and residential building codes in most jurisdictions reference minimum ventilation requirements for kitchen spaces.

Despite nearly a century of product development, the activated carbon odor filter — introduced alongside the ductless recirculating range hood in the 1970s — remains the standard medium for cooking odor and smoke compound capture in kitchens where exterior duct penetration is not feasible. Unlike the aluminum mesh grease filter, which is washed and reused indefinitely, the carbon filter must be replaced periodically as its adsorption capacity is exhausted — typically every three to six months under normal residential cooking conditions. Regular replacement maintains effective odor control and keeps the recirculating hood performing as intended.

Why Order from Range Hood Filters Inc.?

You are buying directly from American Metal Filter Company — the manufacturer. Range Hood Filters Inc. is the retail website of American Metal Filter Company, which has been manufacturing range hood filters in the U.S.A. for more than 40 years. These are genuine American Metal Filter Company products, not aftermarket copies.

When you order through Range Hood Filters Inc., you get:

  • 40+ years of manufacturing expertise — filters built to precision-machined specs, not rebranded imports
  • Made in the U.S.A. — every filter manufactured domestically to consistent quality standards
  • Hundreds of filter models in stock — one of the largest in-stock inventories of range hood replacement filters available anywhere
  • Fast shipping — most orders ship the same or next business day
  • Free shipping on qualified orders
  • Free 30-day returns — if it’s not the right fit, return it at no cost

Additional information

Weight 0.25 lbs
Dimensions 4.81 × 7.69 × 0.38 in
GTIN (UPC)

819709020185

MFR Part Number

RCP0410

Manufacturer

American Metal Filter Company

Replaces OEM Brand

American Metal Filter Company

Filter Shape

Rectangle

Actual Filter Size

4.81 x 7.69 x 0.38

Filter Style

Carbon Smoke and Odor Filter

Target Particles

Airborne Cooking Smoke and Odor

Frame Material

Aluminum

Frame Color

Silver

Media Material

Carbon Polysorb

Media Color

Black

Lens Material

None

Lens Size

None

Max Operating Temp

125 Degrees F

Application

Residential Kitchen Range Hood and Microwave Oven

Pack Qty

Pack of 1 Filter