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.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Range Hood Repair in Chicago & the Suburbs
Fan dead, lights out or a hood that rattles and roars? We repair range hoods in Chicagoland and tell you plainly when replacing makes more sense.
- Repairs across the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Range hood problems we fix in Chicagoland
A hood that hums but won't spin, a light that stays dark, a fan stuck on one speed or a rattle that gets louder every week: these are everyday repairs. Our Chicagoland technicians diagnose the hood in place and fix it without tearing out cabinets.
Fan stuck on one speed
Losing speeds points to the speed control rather than the motor in most cases. We test the switch and the board.
Fan and light both dead
If nothing on the hood responds, we start with the power supply: the breaker, the wiring connection in the hood and the main control board.
Light not working but the fan is
A dark light with a working fan is usually a bulb, a socket or the light switch. We swap the bulb type the hood calls for or replace the socket.
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.
Backdraft damper stuck open or shut
If you feel a cold draft from the hood in winter, the backdraft damper usually isn't closing. Grease or a bent flap is the common cause.
Buttons or touch panel not responding
Unresponsive controls can sometimes be cleared by cutting power for a minute; when they can't, we replace the keypad or board.
Fan won't turn off
Some hoods have a heat sensor that starts the fan automatically when the cooktop is hot; if it runs with everything cold, the control is at fault.
What the repair visit covers
- Fan motor replacementA new motor fitted, wired and balanced on its mount.
- Switches and control boardsRocker switches, speed controls, keypads and boards replaced as needed.
- Lights and socketsBulbs, sockets, LED modules and light switches replaced to match the hood.
- Damper and duct checkWe confirm air can leave the house and the damper closes when the fan stops.
- Filter replacementBent mesh or baffle filters and spent charcoal filters replaced with matching ones.
- Noise and vibration fixesLoose mounts, filters, wheels and duct connections tightened to stop rattles.
- Final testEvery speed, light and button tested with the hood reassembled.
Common fixes and parts
LightsOlder halogen bulbs or newer LED strips, depending on the hood.
Island hoods and insertsInserts inside custom covers, serviced through the filter opening.
Fan motors and blower wheelsShaded-pole and capacitor motors, squirrel-cage and centrifugal wheels.
FiltersMetal filters catch grease; charcoal filters treat odor in ductless setups.
Under-cabinet and chimney hoodsThe most common hoods we repair, with fans and controls reachable from below.
Range Hood Repair across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Older hood with hard-to-find parts
Vintage hoods can often be kept running with generic motors and switches if they fit. If nothing fits, we'll say so.
Condo and townhome towns
Hood repair in a Evanston and Lombard condo
Many condo hoods are ductless or tied into a shared vent. We repair the hood in your unit and point out anything that belongs to the building.
Evanston, Lombard, Woodridge, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Schaumburg
Recent repairs around Chicagoland
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: 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. Work included fan motor replacement, switches and control boards, plus damper and duct check.
Range Hood Repair in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterRange Hood Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lombard
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. 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 fan motor replacement, damper and duct check, plus final test.
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Before
AfterRange Hood Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Arlington Heights
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. The main complaint was an old hood whose fan finally quit. Finished kitchen: the same hood with a new fan motor and working LED lights. Work included fan motor replacement, filter replacement, plus noise and vibration fixes.
Range Hood Repair in Arlington Heights →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 siteA technician checks the power, controls, motor and damper.
- Repair or replaceYou get a written estimate for the repair, or a straight recommendation to replace.
- Fix and testWe repair, reassemble and run the hood before leaving.
Range Hood Repair: common questions
Why won't my range hood fan turn off?
Most often the switch or the board is stuck closed. We replace the faulty part.
Do you repair all range hood brands?
We repair hoods from many makers; if parts are unavailable for yours, we'll tell you.
When should I replace a range hood instead of repairing it?
If the repair costs close to a new hood, or the old one never vented well, replacement is the better spend.
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.
Why do I feel cold air coming from my hood?
It's almost always the damper. Cleaning or replacing it usually stops the draft.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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