Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extractor fan repair in Wissenden
Professional extract fan repair in and around Wissenden, timed so the site keeps working and finished with a written report and pictures.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan worn beyond sensible repair
- A fan that keeps cutting out
How we handle extract fan repair in Wissenden
The extract fan is what pulls smoke, heat and steam out of the kitchen. When it starts to rattle, hum or slow down, the cooking area soon fills with heat and fumes. Our engineers track down the fault and fix it, by repairing the fan or replacing it. If you have a fan rattling in its housing and a failed fan that needs a replacement, we can put it right, from roof and wall fans, fan housings and belts and pulleys onwards.
In a small place like Wissenden, fans are often on an outside wall or roof, open to wind and rain. That, with the grease, is hard on motors and bearings.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with photos, and showing what was done. For TR19® Grease cleans, the certificate comes through the BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Report and pictures after the visit
- Quotes
- A fixed price before work begins
- When we work
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What happens on the day
There are three stages on the day: getting the area ready, doing the work and signing it off. Set-up means sheeting and making equipment safe, and the sign-off is a written report with photos. The middle part takes longest, and that takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. A few photos of the system help us make the most of a visit to a place like Wissenden.
- We start with the symptoms, such as rattling, humming, slow running or a fan that won’t start.
- The fan is isolated and opened up so we can see inside.
- We check the motor, bearings, drive, impeller and mountings.
- We explain the fault and give you a fixed price for the fix.
- Once the work is done, we run the fan and check it’s steady and quiet.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know how we reach the system, including roofs, risers and plant rooms
- Name a contact who can let us in at the agreed time
- Tell us the best time to work, such as after service or at a weekend
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. Instead, we look at your site first, from photos or a survey, then send a fixed quote. To get going, ring 0345 646 2711 or send us an email.
Related advice
What extract fan repair looks like in Wissenden
We cover Wissenden, about 43 miles from central London, as part of our work across London and the South East. The visit is fixed around your opening hours, not ours. It’s Ashford council that sends environmental health officers to food businesses in Wissenden. Under food hygiene rules, a kitchen needs suitable and sufficient ventilation. That is one more reason not to keep cooking with a broken fan.
If you manage a school such as Bethersden Primary School and the kitchen fan is getting louder, the next break is the time to deal with it.
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Sites in Wissenden get the same service as everywhere we cover: diagnosis first, a fixed price, out-of-hours working where necessary and a written report with photos. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Wissenden is one of them. We also work in Maidstone, about 12 miles from Wissenden.
All of TN26 is within our area for extract fan repair, from busy streets to back roads. Neighbouring places we cover for extract fan repair include Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Around Wissenden
For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
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.
Fan controls
Speed controllers and isolators sit between the supply and the fan. When they fail, the fan may not start or may run at the wrong speed.
Looking after it afterwards
No system stays clean for ever, but care slows the build-up. A few tips:
- Keep the grease filters clean and fitted
- Avoid lowering the speed to quieten a fault
- Make sure the fan is cleaned with the rest of the system
- Never run the extract with filters missing
Listen to the fan over the next few weeks. A new noise or vibration is worth reporting early rather than waiting for it to fail.
A slipping belt or a loose mount is a small job. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
Multi-site and managed buildings
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’re happy to quote for all of it.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit produces a dated report with pictures, ready to show insurers, fire officers or EHOs.
Wissenden questions
Who inspects food businesses in Wissenden?
That is Ashford council, whose environmental health officers carry out food hygiene inspections in Wissenden. If the extract fan has failed, it’s worth having the repair booked, and the details to hand, before an officer visits.
Do you cover Wissenden for emergency fan repairs?
Extract fan emergencies in Wissenden are covered around the clock. The number to ring is 0345 646 2711. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Why is our extract fan so noisy?
There are several possible causes, from a worn bearing to a loose fixing. The safest step is a proper diagnosis before the fault gets worse.
What about areas you cannot get to?
They’re listed in the report, never skipped quietly. You will know exactly which parts weren’t reached and why, along with a quote to put access in.
How do you keep the site clean during the work?
We start with protection: floor sheeting and covers over nearby surfaces and equipment. We tidy up and take our waste away before we leave.
Will you fit a new fan if ours can’t be repaired?
Yes, when repair does not make sense. We check the duct size and the extract the kitchen needs so we confirm that first.
Are you accredited?
We’re a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease. CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001 are in place too, and we carry full insurance.
How long will the fan be out of action?
Typically, a fan repair takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Where parts need ordering, we’ll explain the timescale.
Why act early in Wissenden
Vibration does damage beyond the fan. Fixings work loose and joints in the ductwork can be strained and the eventual repair is larger. It’s worth booking a check, because nobody sees inside a duct day to day.
We do not list prices on the website, because the cost depends on the site in front of us. For a fixed quote, ring 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- A fixed price before any work starts
- In business since 2009
- Full insurance on every job
- A BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease
Take a look at how cleaning jobs are priced or how to check a contractor.
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Some jobs should never be done in-house: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings need training, the right equipment and safe access. That’s our job.
When to call us in Wissenden
Over the years, mountings loosen and rubber mounts break down. The fan’s movement then travels into the ductwork and structure, which is where knocking and rattling often come from.
What we are most often called out for:
- Poor airflow at the canopy
- A squealing belt on start-up
- A dead fan motor
- A whining or grinding extract motor
For kitchens in and around Wissenden, our emergency line runs 24/7.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly which parts of the system are covered
- Whether inaccessible sections are listed on the report
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- What insurance they carry