Hertfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Ashwell
Need extract fan repair in Ashwell? We survey first, give you a fixed quote and work around your opening hours, then sign off with a report and photos.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
About our extract fan repair in Ashwell
Across Ashwell, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from a squeal at start-up to a fan that will not run at all. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair does not make sense. If you have an extract fan that rattles or knocks and a belt-driven fan that squeals, we can help, from kitchen extract fans, fan housings and roof and wall fans onwards.
In a smaller place like Ashwell, a failed extract fan means a closed kitchen, and a closed kitchen loses trade. Our 24/7 emergency line is there for exactly that.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. So every job comes with a written report and pictures, plus a TR19® certificate through the BESCA VHE portal where the work is a TR19® Grease clean.
- Where
- Ashwell (SG7)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- When we work
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What your team can do, and what needs us
Day-to-day cleaning is something your team can do: wiping canopies, washing grease filters and recording it in a log. Inside the ducts, risers and fan is specialist work, which is where we come in.
Staff cleaning and specialist work are not the same thing. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but they do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
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What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, including protection sheets, the right tools and access kit. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. On site, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. We plan the journey to Ashwell and bring what the job is likely to need.
- A visit is booked, in the evening or overnight if that suits.
- We isolate the extract and open the fan housing.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- You hear whether repair or replacement makes sense, with a fixed quote.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Get a fixed quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either from pictures and details you send or from a site visit. Then we send a fixed price, before work begins.
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Looking after it afterwards
Think of this as the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Keep all filters fitted while cooking
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Tell us about a new rattle or whine right away
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
The fan is part of every full TR19 clean. A clean impeller stays in balance, so planned cleaning helps the fan last.
What the work involves, part by part
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.
Impellers and housings
The impeller does the work of moving air through the system. Grease deposits unbalance it and make it shake.
Leave it or put it right?
A struggling motor runs hotter and works harder. That shortens its life and a burnt-out motor is a bigger job than a worn belt. Catching it early keeps the repair small. Light use slows the build-up but doesn’t stop it.
Kitchens, offices, schools and hospitals are all priced the same way: the size of the job, access, condition and working hours. Ask for a fixed quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Ashwell businesses choose us
- Fixed quotes from a survey or photos
- A written report with pictures after every visit
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- Accredited under CHAS and SafeContractor, with ISO 9001
See how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations and certificates.
Extract fan repair around Ashwell
It’s North Hertfordshire council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Ashwell. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. So a failed fan is worth fixing before the next service, not the next month. We cover Ashwell, about 37 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. A survey and a fixed quote come first, then the visit at a time that suits you.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near St Mary's Church or elsewhere in Ashwell, can seize between uses.
Ashwell is about 5 miles north-east of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. We provide extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Ashwell and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage runs to 381 places, Ashwell among them. Milton Keynes is in our area too, around 26 miles away.
Every address in SG7 is within our area for extract fan repair, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need extract fan repair at premises on High Street, Station Road and Alms Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ashwell include Ashwell End (1 mile west), Bury End (2 miles west), Newnham (2 miles south-west), Caldecote (2 miles west) and Hinxworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles south), Hitchin (8 miles south-west), Letchworth (5 miles south-west), Letchworth Garden City (5 miles south-west), Stotfold (4 miles south-west) and Baldock (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Ashwell
In Ashwell, that means kitchens and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Ashwell & Morden station, about 2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bygrave House (2.2 miles south) and Fairfield Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashwell includes Fox Covert.
Common problems we fix in Ashwell
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot, trips out or eventually burns out.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan that will not start at all
- A whining or grinding extract motor
For school kitchens, at schools like Ashwell Primary School for example, a planned fan repair in the holidays avoids losing lunches in term time.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the quote is based on a survey or photos
- Whether VAT is included
- How areas they cannot reach will be recorded
Common questions in Ashwell
Do you work overnight in Ashwell?
Yes, we can come after you close and finish before you open. It means the site in Ashwell keeps running as normal. Let us know the hours you’re closed and we’ll book within them.
Which council inspects kitchens in Ashwell?
That’s North Hertfordshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Ashwell. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can you repair a fan rather than replace it?
We look at repairing it first. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible, and we will explain why.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes, 24/7. Our office is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with the emergency line covering every other hour.
Can you look after several sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites in our area, with visits on a regular schedule.
Which kinds of sites do you work on?
All kinds of commercial and public premises: kitchens, offices, schools, healthcare, retail, leisure and food production. Work is timed around how each site runs.
Do you work in Ashwell?
Yes. Our technicians work in Ashwell, within the South East and London area we cover.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes. We fit replacement fans as well as repairing old ones and we’ll talk you through what’s involved.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Managing agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works, and we will send a fixed quote.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, and that can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, a facilities manager or a managing agent. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.