West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract Fan Repair in Earnley
Extract fan repair for Earnley and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with pictures. Call for a fixed quote.
- A squealing belt on start-up
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A motor that trips out or overheats
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Earnley
If an extract fan in Earnley is struggling or has stopped, we diagnose the fault and give you a fixed quote to repair or replace it. When the fan gives up mid-service, our 24/7 emergency line is there. The work covers fan motors, fan housings and roof and wall fans, and the jobs we see most are an overheating extract motor and a squealing belt on start-up.
For a fan repair in or near Earnley, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a written report, dated and illustrated with photos, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. It shows what was done and what, if anything, couldn’t be reached.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Hours
- Evenings, overnight and weekends; 24/7 emergencies
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
Why act early in Earnley
It can be tempting to turn the fan down to quieten it. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. Diagnosing the fault properly is the lasting answer. Our emergency line runs 24/7, but a planned visit to Earnley is calmer for everyone.
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, call us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we will give you an honest view and a fixed quote.
Why book with us
- BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
- We are fully insured
- One contact for all your sites in London and the South East
- A fixed price before any work starts
Between visits
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. Our tips:
- Keep the area around the fan controls clear
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Clean or change filters on schedule
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
If the fan had grease on it, the rest of the system almost certainly does too. We can book a TR19® clean of the whole extract and you get a TR19 certificate and photo report afterwards.
A fan that’s starting to make noise is giving you a warning. Getting it checked now means a planned repair instead of a breakdown at the worst moment.
Do you need extract fan repair in Earnley?
Some faults are in the controls rather than the fan. A failed speed controller or a wiring fault can stop a fan, and a fan that will not start isn’t always a dead motor.
Common reasons sites call us are:
- An overheating extract motor
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A dead fan motor
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near Earnley Church, or anywhere in Earnley, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Before you book anyone
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- Proof of insurance
What affects the quote in Earnley
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Access, including roofs, risers and ceiling voids
- The condition of the system
- A single visit or a regular plan
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
Several systems or sites on one quote can make for a more efficient booking. Tell us about everything you’d like looked at and we will price it together.
Helping us quote
We can often survey from photos. The most useful are:
- Detail shots of panels, filters and grilles
- Photos showing the whole system and its surroundings
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
What happens on the day
Our technicians bring everything the work needs, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. You only need to give us clear access and switch off what needs to be off. The visit takes anything from an hour or two to a full visit, depending on the fault. Photos of the system and how to reach it help us plan a visit to Earnley.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear the space around the work
- Tell us about site rules, permits or sign-in
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for extract fan repair? Please call us on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with a few details about the site. We’ll talk you through the work and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
Advice
When it’s something else
Some problems need a different service or another trade:
- Grease throughout the ductwork, which needs a full TR19 clean
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- Faults in the building’s electrical supply, which need an electrician
If in doubt, phone us on 0345 646 2711 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Belts and pulleys
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
- Roof and wall fans
Also near Earnley
What else we do in Earnley
When a fan fails in Earnley
At about 2 miles from the coast, Earnley is close enough for sea air to matter. Salt air is hard on fan housings, motors and fixings on roofs and outside walls. There are about 16 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens and about 8 takeaways in and around Earnley, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Wherever they cook under a canopy, a failed extract fan stops the kitchen. It’s Chichester council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Earnley. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. That makes a fan repair urgent rather than something to put off.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as East Wittering Community Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We carry out extract fan repair for commercial premises of every kind in Earnley and the rest of West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from busy centres to quieter spots. For sites nearby, see our Portsmouth page, about 11 miles away.
Extract fan repair in PO20 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane, all of which we cover for extract fan repair. If your site is just outside Earnley, we cover East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around Earnley
A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Earnley include Pilsey Island.
Earnley questions
Who do I call if an extract fan fails in Earnley?
Earnley is covered, and our emergency callout runs 24/7. Ring 0345 646 2711 at any hour and describe the fault. A photo of the fan’s rating plate helps.
Do you cover smaller places like Earnley?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Earnley is covered. The journey is planned ahead, so a few details about the route help.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Not normally. Booking the work out of hours means the site can carry on as normal. Larger jobs can be phased over several visits to keep things running.
Who is responsible for fire safety on the premises?
That depends on who controls the premises. The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, facilities manager or managing agent.
Should the fan be cleaned as well as repaired?
A fan repair on its own does not include the ductwork. We’ll tell you what we see and quote for a TR19 clean if it’s needed.
Do you work with multi-site operators?
Yes. We work across South East England and London, so sites at different addresses can be planned together on one programme. Each site gets its own report and pictures.
Which sectors do you work in?
Any commercial site with kitchens or ventilation, from a single café to a large school. We work with hotels, schools, care homes, offices, retail and leisure sites.
Does a faulty extract fan always need replacing?
Repair is always our starting point. If the fan is past saving, a replacement may be more sensible, and we will explain why.
Multi-site and managed buildings
We regularly work with managing agents. Tell us the site, the work and the access arrangements, and we will send a fixed quote.
If you look after several sites, we can schedule visits across all of them on one quote. Every building has its own written report, so each one has its own record.