Cooker Hood Won’t Turn On
Cooker hoods are essential appliances in our kitchens. They help to keep the air clean and free from smoke, steam, and cooking odours. But what happens when your cooker hood won’t turn on? This can be a frustrating issue but don’t worry. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the common causes and solutions to this problem.
Common Causes and Solutions
1. Power Supply Issues
The first thing to check when your cooker hood won’t turn on is the power supply. Ensure that the cooker hood is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. If it is plugged in but still won’t power up, you can check the electrical outlet for power by unplugging the cooker hood and plugging in a small appliance or night light into the outlet. If the outlet works, then you know that the cooker hood is getting power from the electrical outlet.
If the electrical outlet is dead, check the house circuit breaker for the cooker hood outlet. Reset the circuit breaker by shutting it off and then turning it back on. Check the electrical outlet for power after resetting the breaker. If the outlet works and the cooker hood powers up, then your issue is likely resolved. If the breaker continues to trip, then an electrical short in the cooker hood may need to be repaired or you may need to have an electrician replace the circuit breaker if the breaker is defective.
2. Faulty Electronic Control Board
The electronic control board controls the fan and light functions of the cooker hood. If the control board is faulty, it may not send the necessary signals to these components, causing the cooker hood to not turn on. Inspect the control board for any visible signs of damage, such as burn marks or broken pieces. If you find any, the control board will need to be replaced.
3. Faulty User Interface Control
Some cooker hoods use a user interface control to start the fan and lights. If this control is not sending signals to the electronic control board when you press the buttons, it may need to be replaced. Unfortunately, DIY testing of the user interface control isn’t available for most cooker hoods. If the electronic control board doesn’t activate the fan or lights when you press the buttons on the user interface control, you’ll likely need to replace the electronic control board. If the cooker hood still doesn’t work after replacing the electronic control board, you’ll likely need to replace the user interface control.
4. Faulty Fan Switch
If your cooker hood uses a switch to activate the fan motor, test the fan switch for continuity using a multimeter. If the switch allows current to flow to the fan when you turn the switch on, it is working fine. However, if you measure no continuity through the switch with the switch turned on, the fan switch will need to be replaced.
5. Faulty Fan Motor
If the switch or the electronic control board sends current to the fan motor but the fan motor doesn’t run, you’ll likely need to replace the fan motor. A faulty fan motor will not be able to power up the cooker hood.
Conclusion
If your cooker hood won’t turn on, it can be due to a variety of issues, from power supply problems to faulty components. By following this guide, you should be able to identify and fix the problem. However, if you are not comfortable doing these repairs yourself, it’s always best to hire a professional. At Yorkshire Appliances, we offer expert appliance repair services. You can find more information about our services here.
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Remember, regular maintenance of your appliances can help prevent costly breakdowns and extend the life of your appliances. Stay tuned for more helpful tips and guides from Yorkshire Appliances!
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