Weak extraction power
Symptoms to look for
- Smoke and odors linger even with the hood on
- Hood runs, but noticeably weaker than before
- Air struggles to exit through the hood
- Cooking smells stay in the kitchen for hours
Likely causes
- Grease filters are saturated and clogged
- Carbon filter (on recirculating hoods) needs replacement
- Motor has weakened after years of use
- Blockage in the outdoor extraction duct
How we fix it
We clean or replace filters based on condition, test the motor's efficiency with proper gauges, and verify the extraction duct. If the motor is weak, we replace it with a genuine unit.