West Sussex · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Washington, West Sussex
Extract fan repair for Washington and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A fan that keeps cutting out
- An old fan that needs replacing
- A fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen
How we handle extract fan repair in Washington
Grease is hard on extract fans. A coated impeller spins unevenly and the vibration wears out bearings and fixings. So when we repair extract fan, we look at the grease too, and a full TR19® clean can be booked alongside. We’re often asked to deal with an old fan that needs replacing and a squealing belt on start-up, on kitchen extract fans, fan motors and fan housings.
A callout to a small place like Washington goes better when we know what we’re looking at: a photo of the fan, the details on its label and the access arrangements help us plan.
The sign-off is always in writing: a written report, dated and illustrated with pictures, plus a certificate through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal when the work is a TR19® Grease clean. Any parts we couldn’t reach are recorded on it too.
- Where
- Washington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Paperwork
- Written report with pictures
- Quote
- A fixed quote up front
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Some jobs should never be done in-house: opening up ductwork, cleaning fans, drop testing fire dampers and measuring grease need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. Wiping filters daily and washing them weekly keeps the visible parts in order, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
Between visits
Once we’ve finished, these simple steps help:
- Book regular TR19 cleaning, which includes the fan
- Make sure every filter is in place and clean
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Save our number for the 24/7 emergency line
Clean filters help a repaired fan stay that way. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and fewer faults.
When filters block, the fan works harder. Changing or cleaning them on time takes load off the motor and protects the motor.
What extract fan repair looks like in Washington
There are about 3 cafés, restaurants and staff canteens within about 1.5 miles of central Washington, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. For any of them with a canopy, the extract fan is what keeps the kitchen usable. At about 43 miles from central London, Washington sits well inside the area we cover. Evening, overnight and weekend visits are all possible. In Washington, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from Horsham council. A kitchen with no working extract can fall short of the suitable and sufficient ventilation food hygiene rules expect. That’s one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
Hall kitchens near The Parish Church of St Mary, or anywhere around Washington, often use their fans only now and then, and an idle fan can stick. Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we cover extract fan repair for commercial sites. Washington is one of 371 towns, villages and districts in West Sussex we cover for commercial clients. Brighton is in our area too, around 13 miles away.
All of RH20 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 London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Washington
Typical jobs here are in premises near Rydon Community College, Windlesham House School and The Frankland Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
Common questions in Washington
Who carries out food hygiene inspections in Washington?
The local authority for Washington is Horsham council, and its environmental health team does the inspecting. A note of when the fan failed and when it was fixed shows the problem was dealt with.
Can you work in Washington outside opening hours?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Tell us your opening hours when you ask for a quote.
What should go in our maintenance log?
Every certificate and report from each visit, filed in the maintenance log, along with your own cleaning log. BESA says certificates should show the date, location and technician.
Do we lose a day’s trading?
Usually not. Out-of-hours visits keep the disruption down. Bigger sites can be done in stages so parts stay in use.
Will I get paperwork for my records?
Yes. You get a written report with photos after every visit, 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.
How long will the fan be out of action?
As a guide, it takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Where parts need ordering, we will explain the timescale.
Is there a survey before the work?
Yes. Every job is surveyed first, either from photos and details you send or on a site visit. A fixed quote follows.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured. CHAS and SafeContractor accreditation sit alongside it, for sites that check contractor safety.
Why act early in Washington
A fan that is running slowly isn’t clearing the kitchen properly. The kitchen becomes an uncomfortable place to work and grease has more chance to settle on surfaces and in the duct. With notice, the visit to Washington can be fitted around your bookings and events.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why Washington businesses choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- We diagnose before we treat
- Photo reports with every job
- Out-of-hours work and a 24/7 emergency line
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or our accreditations.
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What happens on the day
Before we leave, we walk the area with whoever is on site. Anything we couldn’t reach or that needs attention is pointed out there and then, and it goes on the report too. The visit takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. The timing of a visit to Washington is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- We inspect every moving part and the fixings.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Clear loose items from the work area
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
Get a fixed quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Big or complicated sites, and systems that are hard to see in pictures, get a survey first. Either way, you get a fixed price before work begins.
Advice
Part by part
Fan controls
Controls are checked as well as the fan itself, because a fan that won’t start is not always a failed motor.
Roof and wall-mounted fans
Fans outside are exposed to rain and condensation. Corrosion of housings and fixings is common.
When something else is needed
We’ll always give you a straight diagnosis, so here’s what extract fan repair won’t do:
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Ductwork designed too small for the kitchen’s cooking
If in doubt, call 0345 646 2711, or email photos and we’ll say what we think.
What the work covers
- Roof and wall fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Fan housings
- Bearings
- Kitchen extract fans
- Fan motors
For landlords and multi-site operators
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. Where responsibility is shared, records matter even more.
Where a tenant occupies the premises but the landlord owns the building, the lease normally sets out who maintains what. We are happy to deal with either side, and the report can go to both.