A Broan range hood had an exhaust fan motor that had locked up.
Repair: Replaced the blower motor and the fan speed switch.
Reston, VA
Range Hood Repair in Reston, VA
Range hood fan locked up, buzzing, or stuck on one speed? We repair range hoods in Reston and quote before the repair.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Reston homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Range Hood Repair
Schedule service in Reston
Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
Reston notes
Range hoods in Reston kitchens
One Reston job shown below was a Broan hood whose exhaust fan motor had locked up. The fix was a new blower motor and fan speed switch. Broan is a common brand in builder kitchens, and its motors and switches are usually easy to get.
A locked motor rarely happens overnight. Grease builds up on the blower wheel and in the motor bearings, the fan gets louder and slower, and eventually it stops. If your hood has started to sound different, clean the filters and have it looked at before the motor seizes.
Many townhouse kitchens have hoods that vent through the roof or an outside wall, with a damper at the end. If the damper sticks, the fan sounds fine but moves little air.
Recirculating hoods need their charcoal filter replaced every few months.
If the fan runs but the lights don't, check the bulb type first. Many hoods take small halogen or LED bulbs, and the wrong replacement can look like a dead socket.
Completed repairs
Completed range hood repair in Reston
From our technicians’ service log; customer details are kept private.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Range Hood Repair page.
Before the visit:
Clean or remove loose filters if safe, clear the cooktop below the hood and note which speeds or lights fail.
Helpful guides
Range Hood Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Reston, VA, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Where else do we repair range hoods near Reston?
We also provide range hood repair in Chantilly, VA, range hood repair in Vienna, VA, range hood repair in Tysons, VA, range hood repair in Fairfax City, VA and range hood repair in McLean, VA.
This location is part of our range hood repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Reston, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Reston, VA: Reston Town Center, Lake Anne and North Point.
Frequently asked questions
Range Hood Repair in Reston, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my range hood today in Reston?
We're based in Alexandria, about 20 miles from Reston. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many range hood repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a range hood in Reston?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Switches, lights and filters sit at the low end; the blower motor is the larger ticket. We identify which yours actually needs before quoting, because a new motor behind saturated filters just buys the same complaint twice. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What range hood problems do you fix in Reston?
Common calls include range hood fan not working, poor ventilation, lights not working, loud fan noise, switch problems and grease filter airflow issues. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
My range hood motor is humming but not spinning. What happened?
The motor is probably seized, often from grease in the bearings, or its start capacitor has failed. Turn it off so it doesn't overheat. In the Reston job we list, a locked Broan motor was replaced along with the speed switch.
Why did my range hood get so loud?
Grease on the blower wheel throws it off balance, and worn motor bearings add a grinding sound. Clean or replace the filters first. If it's still loud, the wheel needs cleaning or the motor needs replacing.
Should I try to fix the range hood myself first?
Start with the filters - wash or replace them, since saturated filters imitate a weak motor better than any real fault. Check the fan speeds and light after that; if suction is still poor, the motor or ductwork needs a technician.