W11430940 Range Wall Hood Recirculation Kit (Silver) – Genuine OEM for Whirlpool/Maytag/KitchenAid Wall Hoods

🧾 Description

The W11430940 Recirculation Kit is a factory-certified accessory from Whirlpool designed to convert a compatible range-hood vent system into a recirculating mode. It includes two charcoal filters, four rod-style clips, and one deflector damper, allowing the hood to recycle air rather than fully exhausting it. Whirlpool+2Whirlpool Parts+2
This kit is ideal for installations where external venting is limited or undesirable—such as apartment kitchens, interior walls, or locations without a duct path to the exterior. It helps trap grease, reduce odors and protect the blower/vent path from buildup. Manweiler Appliances+1
⚠️ Important: Prior to purchasing, ensure your vent hood model is listed as compatible and that you’ll follow the installation instructions. While installation is designed to be straightforward, it still requires attention to proper mounting and sealing.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• ✅ Genuine OEM accessory — engineered by Whirlpool for compatible wall-mount hood models and built to exact factory standards. Whirlpool+1

• 🧼 Complete kit contents — includes two charcoal filters (for adsorbing grease/odors), four mounting rod-style clips for secure installation, and one deflector damper to help manage airflow. Amazon+1

• 🔄 Recirculation capability — allows the hood to operate without exhausting to the outside, making it suitable for kitchens where ducting to the exterior is impractical or impossible. Lowe's Appliance Parts+1

• 🧰 Installation-friendly — designed for use in many compatible wall-hood models. Users with basic DIY skills can install; the kit significantly reduces the need for major ducting modifications. Whirlpool Parts

• 🛡 Helps protect vent and blower components — by capturing grease before it enters the blower or main duct path, this kit may improve longevity of your hood system. Manweiler Appliances

⚠️ Common Use Cases

This kit is a good choice if:

• Your range‐hood cannot be hard-vented to the exterior (e.g., apartment, condo, interior wall)

• You’re remodeling and want to convert to a recirculating hood rather than install new ductwork

• You aim to reduce grease/odor travel into the kitchen from the exhaust path

• You’re installing a compatible Whirlpool (or affiliated brand) range hood listed for this kit and want the official OEM accessory

🧩 Compatibility Notes

• Check the model number of your hood (often found on the inside of the hood or on the vent housing) to confirm compatibility. The product page indicates compatibility with models such as GXW7330DXS, 336DXS, WVW53UC0FS, C6FSM, WVW53UC0HV, C6HV, and UXW7324BSS. Whirlpool+1

• Because this kit changes the venting mode from external ventilation to recirculating mode, ensure the installation instructions (included in the kit) are followed to avoid improper airflow or increased humidity/grease buildup.

• This is an accessory part (vent/hood kit), not a repair part for other major appliance functions. If your hood has mechanical or electrical issues (fans, lights, controls), you'll need the corresponding repair parts.

• If your kitchen already has proper external venting, this kit may be unnecessary or not the best fit—standard ducting may offer better performance for airflow.