Power Electrical has over 10 years of Cooker Hood and Exhaust Fan Repair Expertise.
Before engaging an onsite inspection and diagnostic. It will be helpful to identify the problem and taking the appropriate steps to fix it. Here are some common issues and how to troubleshoot them:
1. Power Issues
- Problem: The hood won’t turn on.
- Solution: Check if the unit is plugged in properly or if the circuit breaker has tripped. Inspect the plug, outlet, and power cord for any visible damage.
2. Lighting Problems
- Problem: The light doesn’t work.
- Solution: Replace the light bulb if it’s burned out. For LED lights, make sure they’re compatible with your hood model. If replacing the bulb doesn’t work, the issue could be with the wiring or switch, which may need professional assistance.
3. Fan Doesn’t Work or is Noisy
- Problem: The fan is loud, not working, or not running at full speed.
- Solution: Clean the fan and filters, as grease and grime can affect performance. Make sure the fan blades are not loose. If it’s a persistent issue, you may need to replace the fan motor.
4. Poor Ventilation or Odor Issues
- Problem: Air isn’t being extracted properly, or there are lingering smells.
- Solution: Clean or replace the grease filters and check the charcoal filters (if it’s a recirculating hood). Make sure there are no blockages in the ductwork if it’s a ducted system.
5. Buttons or Switches Not Working
- Problem: Buttons or speed settings don’t respond.
- Solution: If buttons are stuck or malfunctioning, it might be due to grease buildup or a faulty control board. Try cleaning them thoroughly. For deeper issues, you may need professional repair or replacement of the control board.
Cooker Hood Basic Troubleshooting
We received numerous complains that the cooker hood suction is not strong enough. However in most cases is not true. There is always a misconception that a cooker hood exhaust suction has to be as powerful as a Dyson vacuum machine.
Cooker Hood Suction not strong enough!
Be mindful that the cooker hood only need to draw up the fumes from your cooking which is almost weightless. Therefore a very powerful suction is not required and overkill.
To test if the cooker hood suction is strong simply use a kitchen towel or tissue paper under the aluminum wire mesh. If the suction is able to hold the tissue – all is well and good!
Common Issue for Cooker Hood Exhaust weak suction
Cooker hood active charcoal filter is saturated.
There is a active charcoal carbon filter to absorbed the grease and fumes from your cooking.
If the active charcoal filter is saturated, it is unable to operate efficiently. Prolong usage will result in excessive grease and oil entering the motor compartment thus reducing the exhaust fan life span.
Recommendation is to change every 6 months for regular and active user.
You can buy the charcoal cooker hood filter from our link below.
Cooker Hood Exhaust Fab Motor Repair
In the event the cooker hood motor is not responding or turning, there is a high possibility the motor is faulty due to wear and tear or excessive oil and grease built-up within the motor rotor and coil. We will inspect the condition of the motor and recommend repair or replacement of the motor. In any case such repair will generally still be cheaper than replacing the complete cooker hood set.
Cooker Hood Exhaust Fan Noisy
In the event the cooker hood is excessive loud and noisy is can be due to a dislodged, misaligned, loose or damaged blower unit.
This issue can be easily rectified by replacing the blower unit
Brands of Cooker Hood We Service
Power Electrical Reviews
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Posted by Pooja Chandwani on Jan 25th, 2021
James is a very accomplished and knowledgeable electrician. To add to that he is extremely polite, super friendly and easy going. Our oven in our new apartment quit on us because of disuse, James was able to zero in on the issue in mins and was able to come fix it right away. I would highly recommend James for any of your electricity troubles. Or if you like competence!
Posted by LC on Jan 25th, 2021
Less than 40 minutes fix. James is very efficient and can tell his expertise is no doubt superb.
He will tell you what exactly you need to change, reasonable cost . Will recommend to my friends for sure.
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I had a problem and my friend recommended James.
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Thank you once again for your expertise!
Posted by YT on Jan 25th, 2021
My oven tripped the circuit and James gave instructions to troubleshoot it! Turned out that nothing was wrong and it was all FOC!THANK YOU…I know who to look for, for my future repair needs!
Posted by Jenny TEO on Jan 25th, 2021
My oven tripped, not the 1st time but the 3rd times. Up set with the company that I bought the oven from, decided to contact James.
James is a reliable and friendly guy who knows his job well. Gave me the choice of either replaced the parts or do a simple repair. Chosen to replace the parts after he explained the pros and cons.
James spent more than an hour to dismantle and fixed the parts, he is patience and knowledgeable. Well done and highly recommended.
Posted by Nadia on Jan 27th, 2021
Had a sudden short circuit and whole house was pitched dark at 11pm. Made an urgent call to James and he advised me on what to do and it worked! Even though I didn’t have to engage his service in the end, he was very helpful and friendly. I’ll definitely engage him in future whenever needed. 🙂
Posted by Zhijie on Apr 30th, 2021
Nice and honest! Taught me to self troubleshoot and to try fixing the problem without charge. Problem solved! Thank you so much! Honest and helpful! Will definitely look for him if I need help next time!!
Posted by Jigar on Jun 23rd, 2021
Punctual and efficient service with good replies when queried on the faults etc. Glad I contacted Power Electrical over other companies.
Very honest, polite and helpful. Helped me troubleshoot my oven without any charge.
Posted by Hamzah on Jul 31st, 2021
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Posted by Mrs Tan on Jul 31st, 2021
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Resolved my problem with oven thermostat efficiently.
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