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Extract fan repair and replacement in Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Extract fan repair for Wheatley and the surrounding area: diagnosis first, then a fixed quote, the work and a report with photos. Ask us for a fixed quote.
- A humming noise from the fan motor
- An extract fan that rattles or knocks
- An extract that vibrates through the ductwork
How the visit works
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, while signing off means the written report and photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes a few hours on site, depending on the fault and the access to the fan. Everything the job in Wheatley needs is worked out beforehand, from the survey.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- Power to the fan is isolated before we open the housing.
- The impeller, bearings, belts or drive, motor and mounts are all inspected.
- You hear what’s wrong and what it will cost, with a fixed quote, before we go ahead.
- The repair or replacement is carried out and the fan is run and checked.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us where we can park and unload
- Have your last certificate or report to hand
- Mention any sign-in, permit or induction we need
How to get a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, from your photos and details or, where that is not enough, a survey on site. After that, you get a fixed price for the work, before work begins.
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How we handle extract fan repair in Wheatley
Across Wheatley, we deal with fan faults of every kind, from rattling and humming to a fan that has stopped dead. We find the cause, give you a fixed price and fix it, or the fan is replaced if repair doesn’t make sense. If you’re dealing with a worn or slipping fan belt and a fan running too slowly to clear the kitchen, we can put it right.
Kitchens around a smaller place like Wheatley often have fans fitted to a wall or roof years ago. An older fan that fails may be better replaced than repaired, and we’ll explain the options.
A written report with pictures follows each visit, so you have a record of what was done and when. Kitchen extract cleaning to TR19® Grease is certificated through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal.
- Place
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Reporting
- Report and photos after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed quote up front
- When we work
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Last updated
- 30 October 2026
What the work involves, part by part
Direct-drive fans
In a direct-drive fan, the impeller sits on the motor shaft. With no belts to wear, we look at the motor, bearings and impeller.
Belt-driven fans
Belt-driven fans have a motor that turns the impeller through belts and pulleys. Belts wear, stretch and slip, so we check the pulleys and bearings as well.
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Staff cleaning versus specialist work
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 do not reach the grease that builds up further in. Reaching it takes a specialist with the right equipment.
If your staff spot something between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that will not come clean, it’s best reported rather than tackled in-house. We will take a look and send you a fixed quote.
What we’re called out for in Wheatley
Fixings and anti-vibration mounts work loose or perish over time. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure and that is a common source of rattles.
If you notice any of these, it’s worth a diagnosis:
- Vibration spreading from the fan into the ducts
- An overheating extract motor
- An extract fan that has stopped working
- Weak extraction and a smoky kitchen
Holidays are the time to replace a tired kitchen fan at schools such as Wheatley Church of England Primary School, rather than mid-term.
Before you book anyone
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What’s included in the scope, part by part
- How they set the interval to the next visit
- What paperwork you get at the end
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- An extract system that was undersized from the start
- Cooking smells reaching neighbours, which may need odour control
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 646 2711 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on in Wheatley
- Roof and wall fans
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans
- Belts and pulleys
- Bearings
- Fan housings
When a fan fails in Wheatley
The FSA’s food hygiene register shows about 3 restaurants, cafés and works canteens and about 3 takeaways within 1.5 miles or so of the middle of Wheatley. Those that cook under a canopy rely on a fan that runs every hour they’re open. We cover Wheatley, about 48 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Visits are booked around your hours, evenings and weekends included. In Wheatley, food businesses are inspected by environmental health officers from South Oxfordshire council. 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.
A fan that rarely runs, like one in a hall kitchen near Church of St Mary or elsewhere in Wheatley, can seize between uses.
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If you need extract fan repair in Wheatley, it’s easy to get a fixed quote: please give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email. We work across South East England and London, including Wheatley. Wheatley is one of 443 towns, villages and districts in Oxfordshire where we work for commercial clients.
Our technicians cover all of the OX33 postcode area for extract fan repair and the roads nearby. Extract fan repair is available to premises on Church Road, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wheatley: Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Wheatley
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around 19 pub and Wheatley Park School, among other places. A little further out are Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
Managing agents and facilities teams in Wheatley
We regularly work with managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and how access works and we will come back with a fixed quote.
We work for landlords, managing agents and facilities managers as well as the people running the site. Shared systems, like a riser serving several units, need a clear agreement on who books the work, and we’re happy to quote for all of it.
Your questions about extract fan repair in Wheatley
Do you cover smaller places like Wheatley?
Yes, we work in villages as well as towns, and Wheatley is covered. Photos of the system and directions to the site help us plan the visit.
Do you work at weekends in Wheatley?
Yes, out-of-hours work is a big part of what we do. The site is handed back ready to open. Just phone us on 0345 646 2711 or send us an email with your opening times and we will plan around them.
Does a fan repair include cleaning the ductwork?
Repairing the fan does not clean the canopy or ducts. If there’s grease on the fan, a full TR19® clean is worth booking, and we can arrange both.
Where does the waste go?
We contain it and take it with us. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it doesn’t spread.
Does the report say when we need you again?
Yes. The recommended date is on the report. For kitchen extracts, BESA’s minimum intervals run from every 3 months for heavy use to every 12 months for light use, while fire dampers are tested at least annually.
What happens if you can’t reach some of it?
They’re marked on the report. In ductwork, new access panels are often the answer, which we can install.
Do you replace extract fans as well as repair them?
Yes, when repair doesn’t make sense. The replacement has to suit the ductwork and the cooking before recommending a unit.
What causes a noisy extract fan?
Common causes are grease on the impeller, worn bearings, slipping belts and loose mountings. Each sounds a little different and we find the exact cause on site.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. We suggest:
- Make sure the isolator and controls are easy to reach
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Write down when the fan misbehaves
- Don’t turn the fan down to hide a noise
Once the fan is running smoothly, keep the filters clean. Less grease on the impeller means less wear and the quieter it runs.
A 3, 6 or 12-monthly cleaning plan brings us back at set intervals, which means the fan is seen regularly and wear is caught earlier.