East Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Iford
Extract fan repair in Iford from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Evenings, overnight and weekends, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A worn or slipping fan belt
How we handle extract fan repair in Iford
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: listen to it, diagnose the fault, then treat it. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a plain account of what we found. The work covers bearings, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys, and the jobs we see most are a fan that whines, hums or grinds and a fan that won’t start at all.
For a fan repair in or near Iford, the more you tell us about the fan, the better the first visit: photos of the fan, its rating plate and how to reach it all help.
Nothing is signed off by word of mouth: a dated report with pictures of the work, 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.
- Place
- Iford (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Impellers and housings
Where an impeller is bent or corroded, cleaning won’t help. It may be replaced on its own, or with the whole fan.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Noise from an outside fan can carry beyond the kitchen. It’s often down to loose mounts or worn bearings.
Also in Iford
When something else is needed
Not every problem is solved by extract fan repair, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t put right:
- Faults on the gas side of an interlock system, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
- Grease build-up in the rest of the extract system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Iford
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
Managing agents and facilities teams in Iford
The Fire Safety Order 2005 puts the duty to manage fire risk on the responsible person, which may be the employer, owner, landlord, FM or managing agent. With shared responsibility, good records help everyone.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we are happy to quote for all of it.
Between visits
Simple habits between visits make a real difference. We recommend:
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Don’t wait for a noisy fan to stop
- Do not cook with gaps in the filter bank
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.
Regular TR19 cleaning includes the extract fan. A clean impeller stays in balance and that means less wear.
When to call us in Iford
Not every problem is mechanical. Speed controllers, isolators and wiring can all fail so we check the controls before blaming the motor.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
- A motor that trips out or overheats
- A fan that will not start at all
If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), or anywhere in Iford, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed
- If they look at the system before pricing
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- What paperwork you get at the end
What extract fan repair looks like in Iford
Look up Iford on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 4 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 3 takeaways and sandwich shops in and around Iford, up to about a mile and a half out. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. We cover Iford, about 45 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We work evenings, overnight and at weekends, so the visit fits around the site. Kitchens in Iford get their food hygiene inspections from Lewes council. Food premises are expected to have suitable and sufficient ventilation under food hygiene rules. A kitchen without a working fan has a problem to fix quickly.
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whatever kind of site you run in Iford, we can take on extract fan repair. We can work out of hours so the site keeps running. Iford is one of 289 towns, villages and districts in East Sussex we cover for commercial clients.
Our technicians cover all of the BN7 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. If your site is just outside Iford, we cover Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Around Iford
Locally, jobs take us to businesses close to Juggs Arms Public House, Priory School and Railway Land, among other places. The closest station to Iford is Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). Not far away are Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Iford
Which environmental health team covers Iford?
Food hygiene inspections in Iford are carried out by Lewes council. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Can you come to Iford after we close?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. That way a site in Iford does not have to lose a day’s trading. Let us know the hours you are closed and we’ll book within them.
Will we have to shut during the visit?
Not normally. We need the work area to ourselves while we’re on site, so the visit goes in a quiet slot.
Do you recommend a next date?
Yes. We put a recommended next date on the report. BESA’s minimum intervals for kitchen extracts range from 3-monthly for heavy use to 12-monthly for light use, and fire dampers need testing at least once a year.
Who is the responsible person?
In the words of the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person. That is generally the employer or the person in control of the premises, and in shared buildings more than one person can have duties. Your lease and fire risk assessment should make it clear.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. One number covers all your sites across London and the South East, with visits on a regular schedule.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
How long does an extract fan repair take?
That depends on what’s wrong, but as a guide it takes part of a day for most faults, with a return visit if parts have to be ordered. You’ll know more once we have found the fault.
Why deal with it now?
Some kitchens run a noisy fan on a lower speed to cut the noise. That reduces extraction without fixing anything, and the fault carries on developing. A proper diagnosis in Iford gets to the real cause. If the system at a site near Iford fails, there may be nowhere nearby to move to.
You will not find a price list here, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a fixed quote, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Duct Doctor in Iford
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- We diagnose before we treat
- We are fully insured
- Trading since 2009
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The process
We turn up at the time agreed with you, often in the evening, overnight or at the weekend so the site keeps working. Equipment that has to be off is switched off and allowed to cool before any work starts, and floors and nearby surfaces are sheeted. On site, it takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. For a village or hamlet like Iford, tell us about narrow lanes, gates and parking when you book.
- First, you tell us the symptoms: noise, shaking, weak extraction or no power.
- With the fan safely isolated, we open it up for a proper look.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Make sure someone can let us in and lock up afterwards
How to get a quote
Need a price for extract fan repair? Please ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line with a few details about the site. We will explain what we’d do and send a fixed quote before anything is booked.