London and the South East
Extract Fan Repair in Reading
We cover 34 towns and villages in Reading for extract fan repair, working out of hours with a written report and photos after every visit., planned around your opening hours, with a fixed quote before we start and a report with photos afterwards.
Where we work in Reading
Repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and call or email us for a quick quote.
Largest places
Other services in Reading
- Extract fan cleaning
- Ductwork cleaning
- Canopy and hood cleaning
- Kitchen extract cleaning
- Air handling unit cleaning
- Grease trap cleaning
- Fire damper testing
- TR19 inspections and grease testing
- Grease filter exchange
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Commercial kitchen deep cleaning
Postcodes in Reading
Our extract fan repair service in Reading
A faulty fan doesn’t always mean a new one. Sometimes cleaning the impeller or renewing worn parts is enough and we’ll say so. Where the motor has burnt out or the unit is past saving, we fit a replacement matched to the duct and the kitchen. We are often asked to deal with a squealing belt on start-up and a dead fan motor, on kitchen extract fans, belts and pulleys and fan housings.
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. We point out anything that couldn’t be reached or needs a follow-up, and it goes on the report too. All told, the work takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered.
- We take details of the symptoms and book a time that suits the kitchen.
- We isolate the fan before touching it.
- We diagnose the fault, checking the controls as well as the fan.
- A fixed quote for the repair or replacement follows.
- The work is done and the fan is tested running.
What you will pay
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Problems in a system tend to grow, which can make the next visit longer. If you’re unsure, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form for straight advice and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- In business since 2009
- Fixed quotes from a survey or pictures
- Member of BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Get a fixed quote
Getting a quote doesn’t take long. Send a few details and photos, and we normally reply with a fixed quote within one working day. If we need to see the system first, we book a survey around your hours.
Near you in Caversham
Around Caversham, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Where we work in Reading
From Caversham, Norcot and West Reading to its smaller places, every kitchen in Reading relies on a working extract fan. When a fan fails, our 24/7 emergency line is there.
Much of our work across London and the South East happens in the evening, overnight or at weekends, so sites across Reading don’t have to lose a day.
Caversham: If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Grace Church, or anywhere in Caversham, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day. For school kitchens, at schools like The Hill Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Aftercare tips
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Do not wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep a record of any trips or stoppages
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Reading
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with photos, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so a run of sites can go into one programme and kept on a regular cycle.
When it’s something else
It’s worth knowing the limits before booking:
- Problems with the electrical supply to the fan (an electrician’s job)
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
Part by part
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease deposits unbalance it and make it shake.
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. There are no belts, so faults tend to be in the motor, bearings or impeller.
What we are called out for in Reading
Fan bearings don’t last for ever, especially in a hot, greasy airstream. Worn bearings whine, rumble or grind, and if they’re left they can seize.
It’s time to book a visit if you see:
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A whining or grinding extract motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
FAQs for Reading
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like a fan failing or damage after a fire, call our 24/7 line and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
Which records should we keep?
Visit reports, certificates and your in-house cleaning logs. Insurers, fire officers and EHOs may all ask to see them, so keep them where they can be found quickly.
What is TR19?
It’s BESA’s specification and the benchmark insurers, fire officers and EHOs look to. It covers how systems are inspected, cleaned and checked, and it takes a risk-based approach.
Is Reading in your area?
Yes. We cover Reading, within our South East and London area. For a fixed quote, phone us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.
Do I get a report after the visit?
Yes. Each visit ends with a written report and pictures, showing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Kitchen extract cleans to TR19® Grease also get a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
Do you look at the system first?
Yes. We always survey first, either from pictures and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Can you set up regular visits?
Yes. Scheduled maintenance plans are part of what we do, set at the interval the system needs. Each report recommends when the next visit should be.