A range hood fan that won't run usually has a burned-out motor, a faulty switch, damaged wiring or a failed control board. Weak venting is most often grease-clogged filters, a blocked duct or a damaged blower; a loud hood usually has worn bearings or a damaged blower wheel. Red Rock Appliance Services repairs range hoods and downdraft fans of all brands in Las Vegas and Henderson. We repair motors, fans and controls; we don't do hood or duct cleaning.
Range hood problems at a glance| Fan won't run | Burned-out motor, faulty switch, wiring damage, control board |
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| Weak venting | Clogged grease filters, blocked duct, damaged fan blades, weak motor |
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| Lights out | Bulbs, light sockets, control switch, control board |
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| Loud | Worn bearings, loose blades, motor imbalance, damaged blower wheel |
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| Diagnostic | $75, credited toward the repair |
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What a range hood does
A range hood (also called an exhaust hood, vent hood or cooker hood) removes smoke, grease, steam, heat and odors while you cook. It's made up of an exhaust fan motor, grease filters, switches or electronic controls, ducting to the outside and lights. When any of them fails, smoke and grease stay in the kitchen.
Common range hood problems
Fan not working
- Burned-out fan motor
- Faulty fan switch
- Damaged wiring harness
- Control board malfunction
Not venting properly
- Clogged grease filters
- Blocked ducts
- Damaged fan blades
- Motor losing power
Lights not working
- Burned-out bulbs
- Faulty light sockets
- Defective control switch
- Control board failure
Loud noise
- Worn fan bearings
- Loose fan blades
- Motor imbalance
- Damaged blower wheel
Signs your hood needs repair
Fan not spinning, weak ventilation, excessive noise, lights out, a burning smell, fan speed not changing, or grease collecting around the hood.
How we repair range hoods
We test the electrical circuits, fan motor, switches and control board, then make the repair: fan motor replacement, switch replacement, blower wheel repair, lighting circuit repair or wiring repair. We repair hood motors, fans and controls; grease and duct cleaning is a separate service we don't provide.
Hoods and brands we service
Under-cabinet, wall-mount chimney, island and insert hoods, downdraft ventilation and outdoor kitchen hoods from Broan, Best by Broan, Zephyr, Vent-A-Hood, Faber, KitchenAid, GE, Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Bosch, Thermador, Viking and Wolf.
Range hoods in Las Vegas and Henderson
Kitchen heat and grease put extra strain on exhaust fans here. Washing the metal filters regularly and fixing a weak or noisy fan early keeps smoke and odors out of the house.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my range hood fan not working?
Usually a failed fan motor, a defective switch, wiring damage or a control board problem.
Why is my range hood so loud?
Worn fan bearings, loose blades or a damaged blower wheel or motor.
Do range hood motors wear out?
Yes. Grease build-up and heavy use wear out fan motors over time.
Do you clean range hoods and ducts?
No. We repair motors, fans, lights and controls; hood and duct cleaning is a separate service.
Need this repair?
Hood fan dead, weak or loud? Call (702) 744-2944. The diagnostic is $75 and is credited toward the repair.