It sounds like the electric motor on the vent fan is going bad. It sounds like something is grinding in the motor when we turn it on.

Is replacing a hood vent fan an easy DIY or better to call a professional?

My DIY skills are slightly above average.

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Posted by baldona

Florida

Member since Feb 2016

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Posted on 12/9/24 at 1:47 pm to hottub

I'm going to assume it depends on the brand, but my vent fan is fairly generic we ordered the cabinet and housing from the cabinet company and then installed a fan and light piece into it as best as I can remember.

But the actual fans are just fairly basic blower types.

It may just need cleaned. Mine gets pretty greasy. I could see something being sucked up in there or just a blockage of dust and grease causing an issue.

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Posted by RadRob

Acadiana

Member since Oct 2021

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Posted on 12/9/24 at 1:47 pm to hottub

Super easy to do. Look up your model on Youtube and you'll find a video from one of the big parts sellers.

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Posted by hottub

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 12/9/24 at 1:54 pm to RadRob

Thanks to both of you.

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Posted by Yewkindewit

Near Birmingham, Alabama

Member since Apr 2012

21072 posts

Posted on 12/9/24 at 5:47 pm to hottub

My range hood is 35 years old and is making a worn bearing type grinding sound. The touch pad on the front no longer controls the lighting. It’s past its prime. I’ve fixed a lot of stuff here over the years but this unit doesn’t lend itself to proper fix. I finally did find one the same size so I’m opting for a new one.

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Posted by Spankum

Miss-sippi

Member since Jan 2007

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Posted on 12/9/24 at 6:42 pm to hottub

Well, I would investigate how hard it is to remove the motor before I ordered a bunch of parts. If you can access and drop the motor without taking all of the hood down,that wound be good.

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