Our homes are sanctuaries that provide us with comfort and safety. But how do we deal with invisible threats? Air pollutants and bad odors can harm our health and our well-being. Recent research shows that indoor air pollution is often five times worse than outdoor levels. Home appliances, such as oven extractor hoods, vacuum cleaners, and, crucially, room air purifiers and air-conditioning systems, are key players in solving this problem. However, if these devices lack modern, effective air filters, harmful particles and gases, such as fine dust, viruses, pollen, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs), can quickly multiply indoors. Furthermore, noise pollution and high energy consumption can also negatively impact our surroundings.
MANN+HUMMEL offers a diverse selection of modern filters and cutting-edge filtration systems specially designed for home appliances, domestic technology, and home air-conditioning systems. Our filter solutions cater to manufacturers thanks to their perfect balance between noise levels, energy consumption, and filtration efficiency. All our products can be tailored to the specific needs of our customers and end users. We utilize our automotive sector experience as well as our global network of over 80 locations to help minimize the CO2 footprint of both production and transportation.
Our home appliance air filters for kitchen hoods and extractor systems
Efficient kitchen filters are crucial for protecting residents from unpleasant odors as well as home appliances from grease deposits. Specifically, kitchen hoods and downdraft systems should be as quiet and economical as possible - with maximum filtration performance.
We provide an extensive portfolio of filtration solutions for odor removal and grease extraction. Our range of kitchen hood filters and filter systems work with various activated carbons, ion exchange resins, and particle filter layers for reliable, effective filtration. Our regenerable activated carbon honeycomb solutions effectively handle airflow and performance requirements, while our pleated combi filters feature exceptional adsorption performance. We do it all - from individual components to comprehensive filter systems, including duct parts. Our solutions consistently deliver a perfect combination of optimized acoustic properties, efficient airflow, and innovative filtration. We conduct our own performance tests, such as MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), NH3 (ammonia), or needle flame tests, to ensure maximum quality.
Our refrigerator air filters remove bad odors in the kitchen
Cheese, certain vegetables, moldy food, or fish—these are just a few of the potential sources of unpleasant refrigerator odors. Luckily, we offer a solution: Our refrigerator air filtration products feature odor removers that are reliable and energy efficient.
MANN+HUMMEL offers filters for refrigerators with various activated carbons, ion exchange resins, and particle filter layers that offer high adsorption performance. We employ technologies that specifically target odors like fish or cheese, ensuring better results. Whether it's for pleated combi and activated carbon filters or regenerable activated carbon honeycomb solutions, we conduct internal performance tests for various gases and provide testing capabilities to meet strict food contact requirements.
Filters for vacuum cleaners, vacuum robots, and power tools
Vacuum cleaners, vacuum robots, and power tools can significantly contribute to air pollution if not equipped with modern, high-performance filters. That’s why we design filtration solutions for these home and electrical appliances that offer superior filtration performance while also minimizing noise and energy usage.
We provide an extensive range of M- and H-certified filter media for every home appliance and application (e.g., pleated particle or combi filters, particle filter systems, filter mats, or cyclones). HEPA* filters for vacuum cleaners, vacuum robots, and power tools are particularly efficient at removing harmful pollutants like pollen or fine dust from the air, making them beneficial for everyone—not just for allergy sufferers. Our filter media are custom made for both industrial and domestic vacuum cleaners, along with other appliances, ensuring easy cleaning and replacement for everyday use. For manufacturers, we also provide unique copy protection solutions and internal testing options (e.g., EN 1822).
*High-efficiency particulate air filter, individually tested according to ISO 29643 and EN 1822
Optimal hygiene and reliability: shower toilet filters with activated carbon and more
Shower toilets are a particularly hygienic combination of toilet and bidet. To maintain this hygiene level and guarantee safe and reliable daily usage, they require efficient air filters. Our filtration solutions not only rid the air of unpleasant odors but also help prevent mold growth.
With a diverse range of activated carbons, ion exchange resins, and particle filter layers, we efficiently help shower toilet manufacturers create safe, silent, and economical products. Our unique FreciousComfort technology in our pleated and regenerable activated carbon honeycomb filters is particularly beneficial when it comes to shower toilet filtration. It features a highly effective microbial layer that inhibits mold growth and bacterial accumulation.
Innovative dishwasher filters for optimum water softening
Dishwashers have become central parts of modern kitchens. For them to function properly and efficiently, effective ion exchange modules that reliably descale water are required.
We help global manufacturers find the best solutions for creating durable dishwashers by validating products, conducting ion exchanger and resin tests, running pressure loss simulations meticulously selecting ion exchange resins, we assist global manufacturers with identifying optimal solutions to create durable dishwashers.
Home air purification: air filters for air-conditioning systems and indoor air cleaners
Each time we ventilate or open the front door, pollutants and harmful gases from the outdoor air infiltrate our indoor spaces. Fine dust, pollen, and bacteria can also make their way into our homes on our clothing. By using efficient home air filters for AC units and mobile room air purifiers, we protect everyone at home from these invisible threats.
We engineer a range of filter media and activated carbon combinations—from HEPA* filters and electret media to combi filters and cutting-edge nanofiber technology—that effectively capture the most prevalent and harmful indoor pollutants. Whether it's PM2.5 particles, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), viruses, or bacteria, MANN+HUMMEL can filter it all. We provide building operators, owners, and residents with household filters and filtration systems that minimize noise production while also maximizing high energy efficiency and unmatched filtration performance. In-house testing for filter elements and CADR is available on our test benches.
Our FreciousComfort technology is particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers as our filters feature a unique anti-allergen layer that reliably gets rid of airborne allergens.
When rooms lack an air-conditioning system equipped with modern filters, mobile air purifiers come in handy. We provide a variety of filter elements for these devices, ranging from pure particle filters and combined filtration solutions with activated carbon to highly efficient HEPA* filters.
*High-efficiency particulate air filter, individually tested according to ISO 29643 and EN 1822
Household filters from MANN+HUMMEL: enhancing indoor air quality
We provide manufacturers and end consumers with filtration solutions for cleaner air, cleaner mobility, cleaner water and clean industries. Our innovative products and systems have helped the automotive sector, hospitals, the food industry, and many other areas of application - always with the primary aim of prioritizing human health and environmental protection.
We firmly believe that our ideas can contribute to a safer, cleaner world for everyone. With more than 80 years of filtration experience, and the combined knowhow of over 22,000 employees across 80 global locations, we offer unrivaled, top-tier filtration solutions to households and home appliance manufacturers.
Are you looking for reliable filtration for home appliances, air-conditioning systems, or power tools? Are you interested in collaborating with a global leader in filter manufacturing to discover solutions that make your products quieter, more cost efficient, and more effective?
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