5 Common Causes of Noisy Rangehoods
Your kitchen's rangehood is one of those appliances you probably don't often think about, but you're going to miss it if it ever stops working. One of the most common warning signs something needs attention in your rangehood is strange noises coming from inside. If those issues aren't resolved as soon as possible, they may lead to further damage or complete failure, which means your rangehood will no longer be able to remove heat, odours and pollutants from your kitchen.
With that in mind, here are five common causes of noisy rangehoods.
1. Dirt and Grease
In many cases, noises from your rangehood will be caused by nothing more serious than excessive grease and other debris. These contaminants are naturally drawn up into your rangehood where they are caught by filters. However, that grease, dirt and debris can build up over time and create clogs, which will in turn often lead to a noticeable increase in noise.
2. Loose Components or Screws
If you hear rattling or banging noises emanating from your rangehood, loose components or screws might be the cause. Even a little bit of looseness can result in parts like the blower or power cords knocking against the rest of the rangehood. This is often a quick and easy fix, but it needs to be done as soon as possible to avoid further damage.
3. Damaged Components
Components may also create knocking sounds when they are damaged rather than loose. For example, the motor case may crack or break, leading it to operate incorrectly and potentially banging against other parts of the rangehood. That damage is only going to get worse and potentially lead to further damage, so any compromised parts should be replaced right away.
4. Rust
The moving parts within your rangehood should move smoothly to ensure minimal noise is produced during operation, but this isn't going to happen if rust is allowed to develop. Rust is most likely to develop on the extractor fans themselves. When that happens, operation will be rougher and noisier. If rusting has led to noticeable noise, the entire fan may need replacing.
5. Worn Carbon Filters
Most people know their rangehood contains filters to capture grease, but they also contain carbon filters to trap odours and keep your kitchen smelling clean and fresh. These can also become worn over time, and they may create sounds when this happens. Fortunately, replacing carbon filters is a relatively quick and easy job.
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