Oxfordshire · Extract fan repair and replacement
Kencot extract fan repair
We cover Kencot for repair and replacement of kitchen extract fans, fan motors and worn fan parts. Out-of-hours visits, a fixed quote and a written report with photos on every job.
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
Extract fan repair in Kencot, done properly
Extract fan repair starts with a diagnosis. A noisy fan might need cleaning, new bearings or a new belt; a dead fan can point to the motor or its controls. We explain the problem, and what it will take, before any work starts. The work covers kitchen extract fans, roof and wall fans and belts and pulleys, and the jobs we see most are an overheating extract motor and a fan that whines, hums or grinds.
In a small place like Kencot, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. Weather and grease together wear out motors and bearings.
For insurers and inspectors, the record counts. That’s why every job is written up in a report with pictures, and grease extract cleans come with a TR19® certificate issued through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Where
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Written report with photos
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, usually within a working day
- Working hours
- Nights, weekends or holidays to suit you
- Phone
- 0345 646 2711
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Do you need extract fan repair in Kencot?
Blocked filters and greasy ducts make the fan work harder. A motor that strains runs hot and may cut out or fail.
What we are most often called out for:
- A worn or slipping fan belt
- A failed fan that needs a replacement
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
Hall kitchens near Church of St Peter, or anywhere around Kencot, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick.
What your quote should include
- What records you’ll receive afterwards
- Whether the figure could change on the day
- How areas they can’t reach will be recorded
- When the next visit should be, and why
How the job changes from site to site
Direct-drive fans
Grease on the impeller unbalances a direct-drive fan quickly. Sometimes a clean is all it needs as long as the bearings are still sound.
Motors and bearings
Motors and bearings take the most strain in a kitchen extract fan. Hot, greasy air and long days wear them down.
Extract fans in Kencot
There are about 3 sandwich bars and takeaways in and around Kencot, up to about a mile and a half out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. In Kencot, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from West Oxfordshire council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
If you run a school kitchen, at a school such as St Peter's Church of England School or nearby, a fan that’s getting noisy is best repaired in the holidays before it fails in term.
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX18 area, we can carry out extract fan repair at your premises. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 16 miles from Kencot.
We work across the OX18 postcode area for extract fan repair and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out extract fan repair in Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Near you in Kencot
In Kencot, that means kitchens and buildings near The Plough pub and Carterton Community College, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. A few tips:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Report new noises from the fan early
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. If anything changes, let us know, so it can be looked at before it grows.
Noise is typically the first sign of a fan problem. Getting it checked now means a planned repair rather than an emergency during service.
What a clean will not put right
Extract fan repair can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Problems with the gas supply or its interlock valve
- Odour complaints that need filtration rather than a fan repair
- A system that needs redesigning rather than repairing
If you’re not sure, just call us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Bearings
What else we do in Kencot
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but they don’t reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Multi-site and managed buildings
Facilities teams in offices, schools and healthcare sites book us too in Kencot and across Oxfordshire. Work can be phased by floor, building or site to keep disruption down.
Landlords, managing agents and facilities managers book us, not only the businesses that use the systems. Where a system serves more than one tenant, such as a shared riser, it helps to agree who arranges the work, and we can quote for the whole system.
How it works
Night work is normal for us. A lot of visits happen overnight or at weekends, so the site can open as normal afterwards. On site, the work takes a few hours for most repairs, longer for a full fan replacement. Pictures of the system and its access let us plan the work in Kencot before we set off.
- 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.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- We complete the work and check the fan runs smoothly.
How to prepare
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
How to get a quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email and tell us the type of site, your opening hours and roughly what the system looks like. A few pictures and your last certificate or report help a lot. You will normally have a quote within one working day.
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Kencot questions
Do you work at weekends in Kencot?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. Your customers, staff or residents in Kencot needn’t be disturbed. Your opening times are the first thing we ask for.
Which council inspects kitchens in Kencot?
That is West Oxfordshire council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Kencot. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
What will a fan repair or replacement cost?
It depends on the fault, the parts and the access. We diagnose first and give you a fixed price so there are no surprises.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
We never leave them off the paperwork. The report says which parts couldn’t be reached and why, and we can quote to improve the access.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, fully. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Who has the legal duty for fire safety?
It depends on the building. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, it’s the responsible person, which can be the employer, the owner, a landlord, an FM or a managing agent.
What makes a kitchen extract fan rattle or whine?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Rattles, whines and grinding point to different faults, and we diagnose it on site.
What happens to the waste?
We contain it and take it with us. Grease, debris and waste water are collected as the work goes on rather than letting it spread.