Rangehood Repairs & Replacement in Melbourne
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Rangehood not working, fan making noise or light gone out? We find the fault and repair it — or supply and fit a new rangehood (all major brands) when that makes more sense. Greasy but still working? We clean it. Repairs and replacements by licensed electricians. Quoted for your job, no call-out fee, pay after the job.
Rangehood not working properly? The usual signs
Rangehood not working at all
No fan, no light, nothing at the switch. It can be the switch or controls, a connection or the motor — we find which.
Fan making noise
Rattling, humming or grinding usually means a loose fan, grease throwing it off balance, or a motor that is wearing out.
Light not working
Often the globe or the light switch, sometimes the control board. We check which before anything is replaced.
Smoke and steam hang in the kitchen
Clogged filters and a greasy fan cannot pull the air out — and neither can a tired motor.
Old, greasy or noisy? We tell you whether to clean it, repair it or replace it.
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Video transcript
- Rangehood roaring, but the steam just hangs there? FreshDuct explains what’s going wrong, and whether to clean it, repair it or replace it.
- Every time you cook, grease rises with the steam. Filters clog, grease coats the fan, and it can’t pull the air out.
- Then the noise starts. A rattle is often a loose fan, or grease throwing it off balance. Grinding or a loud hum usually means a worn motor.
- Nothing at the switch? It can be the controls, a connection or the motor. Light out? Often the globe or the switch. FreshDuct finds which.
- So: clean, repair or replace? Clean it if it still runs strong and quiet at every speed, and grease is the only problem.
- Repair it if one part has failed on a good unit: a light, a switch, a fan that’s stopped. We check it first.
- Replace it if it’s noisy at every speed, grease has soaked into the motor, or it still won’t clear the steam. Not sure? We tell you straight.
- Our licensed electricians repair it, or supply and fit a new rangehood, all major brands.
- Greasy but still good? We clean the hood, filters and fan, and check the ducting. Before and after photos, every job, seven days a week.
- No call-out fee, and you pay after the job. Call FreshDuct on 04 3191 8137.
Clean, repair or replace? How to tell
A short illustrated explainer: why a rangehood gets loud or stops clearing the steam, what each fault usually means, and when a clean, a repair or a new rangehood makes more sense. No call-out fee, and you pay after the job.
Repairs, replacement and cleaning — one team
Know the make and model? Tell us in the form — it helps us quote. If a repair is not worth it on an old unit, we will say so.
- Fault-finding on rangehoods that won’t start, run slow or make noise
- Fan, motor, light and switch faults diagnosed
- Repairs when a repair makes sense — quoted first
- We supply and install a new rangehood — all major brands — when it doesn’t
- Ducting checked to where the rangehood actually vents
- Greasy rangehoods cleaned: hood, filters and fan
- Honest advice: clean, repair or replace
- Before & after photos of the work
Old, greasy or noisy rangehood: clean it or replace it?
A clean removes grease. It does not fix a tired motor. Here is how to tell which one your rangehood needs — and on the day, we tell you straight.
Clean it: it still runs strong and quiet
Every speed works, the light works and the motor is quiet — grease is the only problem. A clean of the hood, filters and fan brings it back.
Repair it: one part has failed
A light, a switch or a fan that has stopped on an otherwise good unit can often be repaired. We check it before recommending anything.
Replace it: noisy at every speed
Grinding or a loud hum on an old unit usually means a worn motor. That is often the point where a new rangehood makes more sense than a repair.
Replace it: grease has soaked in
After years without a clean, grease works into the motor and housing. A clean will improve it, but it will not make an old unit run like new.
Replace it: it still won’t clear the steam
If smoke and steam hang around even with clean filters, the unit may be past its best or too weak for your cooktop.
Not sure? Ask us
We look at your rangehood and tell you which makes more sense: a clean, a repair, or a new one. If cleaning is enough, we say so.
The whole decision on one page
Two questions tell you whether your rangehood needs a clean, a repair or replacing. Open it full size to read it on your phone, or save it for later.
From your call to a working rangehood in four steps
Tell us what it is doing
Use the form or call 04 3191 8137. A photo of the rangehood and its model label helps us quote.
We check it first
Your technician looks at the rangehood and tells you whether a repair, a replacement or a clean makes more sense.
Repair, replace or clean
We fix the fault, supply and fit a new rangehood (all major brands), or clean the hood, filters and fan.
See the photos, then pay
Before & after photos on the spot. Pay by cash, card or bank transfer.
What customers say about our technicians
“Eddie diagnosed our appliances quickly when he arrived. He was very organized and cleaned up the work area very nicely when done.”
“Tom and James were 15 min early for our scheduled appointment at 10am. I really appreciated them respecting our house rules and taking off the shoes while in my home.”
“They were very clear up front about pricing & what was included in the service, and were very thorough doing the actual work.”
You will know us when you see us
Branded vans, uniformed technicians, professional equipment — the same documented FreshDuct standard on every job.
Book with zero risk
No call-out fee
We come to you and quote the job — no fee just for turning up.
Pay after the job
You see the result and the photos first, then you pay.
100% satisfaction
Booked a clean and not happy with any part of it? We come back and re-clean it.
Before & after photos
Every job is photographed before and after, and the photos are yours to keep.
FreshDuct vs a typical rangehood repairer
| FreshDuct | A typical rangehood repairer | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean or replace? | Honest advice on which makes more sense | Varies |
| Technicians | Licensed electricians for repairs & replacements | Varies |
| Before & after photos | Every single job | Sometimes, on request |
| Pricing | Quoted for your job | Varies |
| Call-out fee | None | Often charged |
| When you pay | After the job is done | Often upfront |
| Availability | 7 days a week | Weekdays |
| If a clean is not right | We come back and re-clean | Varies |
Questions people ask before booking
Why is my rangehood not working?
Most often it is the switch or control panel, a loose connection or a failed motor. We find the cause first, then tell you whether a repair or a new rangehood makes more sense.
Why is my range hood fan making noise?
Rattling or vibration is often a loose fan or mounting, or grease build-up throwing the fan off balance — a clean sometimes quietens it. Grinding or a loud hum usually means the motor is wearing out, and on an older unit that is often when replacing makes more sense.
My rangehood light is not working — can you fix it?
Yes. It is usually the globe, the light switch or the control board. We check which, and tell you what the fix involves before we start.
How much does a rangehood replacement cost?
It depends on the rangehood and the install: the type and size of the unit, whether it is ducted or recirculating, how the ducting runs, and whether anything around it needs changing. We quote it for your job — there is no call-out fee, and you pay after the job. Call 04 3191 8137, or send a photo of your rangehood through the form.
Do you do rangehood installation in Melbourne?
Yes. We supply and install new rangehoods from all major brands — ducted or recirculating — connect them to the existing ducting, or run new ducting where it is needed.
Should I clean or replace my rangehood?
Clean it if the fan still runs strong and quiet at every speed and the light works — grease is the only problem. Replace it if the motor is noisy or weak, repairs keep coming back, or it still will not clear the steam after a clean. Not sure? We look at it and tell you straight.
Do you still do rangehood cleaning?
Yes. We clean the hood, the filters and the fan, and check the ducting. If your rangehood is in good shape, a clean is all it needs and we will tell you so. If the clean is not right, we come back and re-clean.
Who does the work?
Repairs and replacements are done by our licensed electricians. Every technician is police-checked, NDIS Worker Screening checked and covered by full public liability and business insurance.
Is there a call-out fee, and when do I pay?
There is no call-out fee. You pay after the job, once you have seen the before & after photos — cash, card or bank transfer.
All of metro Melbourne, 7 days a week
Get your rangehood repair or replacement quote
Tell us what your rangehood is doing — we will call you back, talk it through and book a time that suits you.
No call-out fee
Quoted for your job.
Pay after the job
See the result first.
100% satisfaction
Clean not right? We come back.
Photo proof
Before & after, every job.