West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Aldwick extract fan repair
Our technicians work in Aldwick on extract fan repair. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos as standard.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
What a clean won’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair will not touch
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
If in doubt, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan housings
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
Extract fan repair in Aldwick
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. Noise can come from grease on the impeller, worn bearings or a slipping belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. You hear what we’ve found before any work goes ahead. If you have a humming noise from the fan motor and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen, we can help.
A callout to a place like Aldwick is planned so the first visit fixes as much as possible, based on what you tell us about the fan.
Think of the report as the system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal, ready for your insurer.
- Place
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Records
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Out of hours as standard, 24/7 emergency line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
How the visit works
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and the same goes into the written report. All told, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Aldwick.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the space around the work
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Tell us about access, such as roof hatches, plant rooms, ceilings or locked areas
Getting a quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and tell us about the site. We will talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Aldwick
Left alone, vibration spreads its damage. It loosens fixings, strains duct connections and wears the housing, so a small repair can grow into a bigger one. In a smaller place like Aldwick, a site that has to close is felt quickly.
When the work has to happen, how we reach it and how big the site is all affect the cost. We take each of them into account and give you a fixed price before work begins.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Aldwick
- We diagnose before we treat
- Fixed quotes, usually within one working day
- A single point of contact for sites across the South East and London
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Report new noises from the fan early
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
Where parts need ordering, we explain what that means for the kitchen until we return. We then come back and fit them at a time that suits your service.
Clogged filters make the fan strain. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and helps prevent overheating.
What extract fan repair looks like in Aldwick
Aldwick lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Rust and grease together wear a fan out sooner, and coastal air speeds up the rust. Look up Aldwick on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you’ll find about 53 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 26 takeaways and sandwich shops within about 1.5 miles of central Aldwick. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. Environmental health officers from Arun council inspect food businesses in Aldwick. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as Nyewood CofE Junior School or nearby, a fan that is getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Aldwick and the rest of West Sussex. Aldwick is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Our Portsmouth page covers sites nearby, about 16 miles away.
All of PO21 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. That includes premises on Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue and nearby roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Aldwick
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to West Park, The Regis School and The Regis School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, about 1.4 miles east. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
Towns and villages near Aldwick
What else we do in Aldwick
Your questions about extract fan repair in Aldwick
Do you cover Aldwick for emergency fan repairs?
Extract fan emergencies in Aldwick are covered around the clock. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. Let us know whether the fan is silent, noisy or tripping the power.
Do you work overnight in Aldwick?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. The site is handed back ready to open. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we’ll plan around them.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not usually. Visits are timed for when the area is closed, such as overnight or at a weekend, so the site can carry on as normal.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. They’re what an insurer, fire officer or EHO may ask for, so keep them together and easy to find.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
We can’t price it without knowing the fault. After we’ve checked the fan, we give you a fixed price for the repair or the replacement.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
A typical repair takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed, including testing. We’ll fit it around the kitchen’s hours where possible.
Can you supply and fit a replacement fan?
Yes. Where a fan is beyond repair, we replace it with one suited to the duct and the kitchen with a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
How much notice do you need?
The more notice, the better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and there’s a 24/7 line for emergencies.
When to call us in Aldwick
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
These are the problems we see most often:
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A dead fan motor
Hall kitchens near St Richard’s Church, or anywhere around Aldwick, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they carry
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the price is fixed
- Which accreditations they hold, and whether you can check them
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but hidden parts of the system still need specialist attention.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. Leave those to us.
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease on it throws it out of balance and make it shake.
Fan controls
Every fan has controls, from a speed controller to an isolator. A control fault can leave the fan dead or stuck at one speed.