Cooker Hood Repair in Tavistock

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Homes in Tavistock

Know the home, know the fault

Homes around the River Tavy in Tavistock range from mid nineteenth century miners' houses to modern builds for commuters travelling to Plymouth. There is also a distinct Bedford style of architecture seen in many local properties. In older houses, kitchens might have been updated several times, meaning extractor hoods are often retrofitted into existing chimney breasts or mounted on exterior walls. Newer commuter homes tend to have integrated extraction systems built into the original kitchen design. Whatever the setup, an extractor is essential for removing airborne grease. When an extractor stops working properly, cooking smells linger and grease can build up on nearby surfaces. A fan that has lost suction or will not run at all might have a failed motor or a damaged control switch. Sometimes the motor becomes noisy or starts vibrating, which points to worn bearings or an unbalanced impeller wheel. Lights failing is another issue, which could be a simple blown bulb or a broken light switch assembly on the control board. If the unit is recirculating rather than extracting outside, saturated carbon filters will restrict airflow and put extra strain on the motor. During a visit, we look at fans that will not run or have lost suction, noisy or vibrating motors, and lights or switches that have failed. Please note that while we repair electric cooking appliances, we do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs or any gas appliance.