Light not working but the fan is
When the fan runs but the lamp won't, the fix is often a new bulb, socket or LED module matched to the hood.
Serving Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Range Hood Repair in Geneva, IL
Fan dead, lights out or a hood that rattles and roars? We repair range hoods in Geneva and tell you plainly when replacing makes more sense.
- Repairs across Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Range hood problems we fix in Geneva
Most range hood failures come down to a handful of parts: the fan motor, the blower wheel, the switch or control board, the lights and the backdraft damper. In Geneva we find which one has quit, replace it with the right part and make sure the hood pulls air again.
Fan runs but barely pulls air
Poor airflow usually has a blockage behind it: grease, a stuck damper or a crushed duct. We find it and clear or replace the part.
Fan not working but the light is
If only the fan has quit, we check the switch and control circuit first, then the motor windings and capacitor where the hood has one.
Burning smell when the fan runs
If the hood smells hot, stop using it. We check the motor, the wiring connections and how much grease has built up around them.
Fan stuck on one speed
If the hood only runs on high, or only on low, the speed switch or the control board has usually failed. We replace the part for your model.
Fan and light both dead
A hood with no fan and no lights may have lost power or a control board. We trace the supply before replacing any parts.
Hood that hums but won't spin
A hum with no movement often means a seized motor, a failed start capacitor or a wheel jammed with grease. We free or replace the part.
Buttons or touch panel not responding
Touch controls fail from heat, grease and moisture getting into the panel. We test the keypad and the board and replace the faulty one.
What the repair visit covers
- DiagnosisWe test power, switches, controls, motor and lights to find the failed part.
- Fan motor replacementWorn or seized motors replaced with a motor matched to the hood.
- Blower wheel serviceGrease-packed or loose blower wheels cleaned, tightened or replaced.
- Switches and control boardsFaulty controls swapped so every speed and setting responds again.
- Lights and socketsBulbs, sockets, LED modules and light switches replaced to match the hood.
- Noise and vibration fixesVibration traced and fixed at the motor, wheel or hood mounting.
- Final testWe run the hood and check airflow before we leave.
Repair options
Under-cabinet and chimney hoodsWall and under-cabinet hoods serviced in place without removing cabinets.
FiltersMesh and baffle grease filters, plus charcoal filters on recirculating hoods.
Switches, keypads and boardsMechanical rocker or slide switches on simpler hoods; touch keypads and control boards on newer ones.
Island hoods and insertsInserts inside custom covers, serviced through the filter opening.
LightsIncandescent, halogen and LED lamps, sockets and modules.
What the work looks like in Geneva homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailGeneva kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: range hood repair
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Mill Creek. What we started with: almond appliances and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The reason for the call: an old hood whose fan finally quit. Finished kitchen: the same hood with a new fan motor and working LED lights. On site this meant diagnosis, fan motor replacement, plus blower wheel service.
Before
AfterRange Hood Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Batavia
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia. What we started with: white appliances and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: a hood fan that stopped working. The result: the same hood with a new fan motor and working LED lights. The job covered diagnosis, switches and control boards, plus noise and vibration fixes.
Range Hood Repair in Batavia →
Before
AfterRange Hood Repair in a 1980s two-story, St. Charles
The site: a 1980s two-story in St. Charles. What we started with: black appliances and two hanging glass pendants. What bothered the owners most: a hood fan that stopped working. Finished kitchen: the same hood with a new fan motor and working LED lights. The job covered diagnosis, blower wheel service, plus switches and control boards.
Range Hood Repair in St. Charles →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Geneva
The same hood with clean, shining filters.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Geneva →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Geneva
What changed: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Geneva →The repair visit
- Describe the problemTell us what the hood does or doesn't do, and send the brand and model from the label inside.
- Diagnosis on siteWe test the hood in place and find the failed part.
- Repair or replaceWe explain what failed and whether the fix is worth it on your hood.
- Fix and testThe part is replaced and the hood tested on every speed and light.
Range Hood Repair questions from Geneva homeowners
Why do I feel cold air coming from my hood?
It's almost always the damper. Cleaning or replacing it usually stops the draft.
Do you repair all range hood brands?
Yes, most makes. Send the model number and we check parts first.
Why does my range hood have weak suction?
Weak airflow is usually a blockage, not a weak motor. We find where the air is being held up.
Is a noisy range hood worth repairing?
Often. Many noises come from a loose wheel, filter or damper, which is a small fix. Grinding motor bearings mean a new motor, which is still usually less than a new hood.
Why does my range hood fan not work but the light does?
Because the light and fan run on separate circuits inside the hood. A failed fan switch, speed control, thermal cutoff or motor is usually behind it.
Do I need a permit for range hood repair in Geneva?
It depends on the scope. Geneva's rule in short: A building permit is required before any construction or alteration; separate Kitchen Remodel permit form exists. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Zoning Division (Building Division), 109 James St..
Do you work in my part of Geneva?
Yes. Our crews work across Geneva, including Mill Creek — ZIP 60134, 60510 — and nearby Batavia, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Geneva
- A lot of Geneva kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Geneva homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Geneva Historic District and designated Historic Landmarks? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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ZIP 60134ZIP 60510
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Other kitchen services in Geneva
Range Hood InstallationUnder-cabinet, chimney, island and insert hoods, ducted to the outside.
Residential Kitchen Hood CleaningDegreased filters, fan, hood interior and the duct you can reach.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.