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Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Repair in Flower Mound, TX

Hood not pulling smoke, exhaust fan dead or squealing, or kitchen doors hard to open? ALAS Appliance Repair repairs commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, upblast exhaust fans, fan motors and belts, and make-up air units for restaurants, hotels and senior living kitchens across Flower Mound.

  • Serving all of Flower Mound
  • Written quote before work begins
  • After-hours emergency service
  • 90-day repair warranty, 6 months for members

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Kitchen Exhaust Hood Repair Needs in Flower Mound Restaurants and Kitchens

Restaurant exhaust systems in Flower Mound vary with the building. At Lakeside DFW, kitchens in mixed-use buildings may route exhaust ducts up through residences or offices to a roof fan, so fan performance and duct condition matter beyond the kitchen. At Parker Square, the two-story storefronts mean exhaust fans often sit on a roof above second-floor offices, and in older strip centers along Long Prairie Road, upblast fans and make-up air units may have been running for many years with original belts and bearings.

Common signs of trouble include smoke rolling out from under the hood, a fan that squeals or vibrates, a make-up air unit that will not start, and hood lights or controls that fail. Grease buildup on filters and fan blades reduces airflow and raises fire risk, so keep baffle filters on a set cleaning routine and arrange duct cleaning with a qualified provider. When you call about kitchen exhaust hood repair, note the hood length, fan location and any recent changes.

Common problems

What’s Wrong With Your Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood?

The kitchen exhaust hood problems we see most often, and the parts a technician checks first for each one.

SymptomCommon causes a technician checksGuide
Hood not pulling smoke or weak draftBroken or slipping fan belt, failed exhaust fan motor, clogged grease filters, grease-loaded fan wheel, make-up air imbalance
Check whether the exhaust fan on the roof is spinning and the grease filters are clean.

Possible causes a technician checks: Broken or slipping fan belt, failed exhaust fan motor, clogged grease filters, grease-loaded fan wheel, make-up air imbalance

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Exhaust fan won’t runFailed motor, broken belt, tripped breaker, starter or contactor fault, switch or control fault, thermal overload
Check the hood switch and breaker. If the hood lights work but the fan doesn’t, the fault is in the fan circuit.

Possible causes a technician checks: Failed motor, broken belt, tripped breaker, starter or contactor fault, switch or control fault, thermal overload

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Squealing, rattling or vibration on the roofWorn or loose belt, misaligned pulleys, dry or failing bearings, grease buildup unbalancing the fan wheel
A squeal that starts at fan startup is usually the belt. Grinding usually means bearings.

Possible causes a technician checks: Worn or loose belt, misaligned pulleys, dry or failing bearings, grease buildup unbalancing the fan wheel

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Doors hard to open or smoke drifting into the dining roomMake-up air unit not running or undersized, negative building pressure, exhaust and supply out of balance
Notice whether doors whistle or pull shut. That points to negative pressure from missing make-up air.

Possible causes a technician checks: Make-up air unit not running or undersized, negative building pressure, exhaust and supply out of balance

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The complete kitchen exhaust hood repair guide

Our main kitchen exhaust hood repair page explains common problems, repair-or-replace decisions and how a repair visit works, in more detail.

Urgent repair

Exhaust Fan Down During Service?

Without exhaust, smoke and heat build up fast and cooking under the hood may not be safe. These steps help while we diagnose the problem. After-hours and emergency service is available at an additional charge in Flower Mound.

Flower Mound Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Repair FAQs

Yes. ALAS repairs kitchen exhaust hoods and fans for Flower Mound restaurants, cafes, senior living communities and other businesses, including Timbercreek, Lake Forest, Wellington, Wellington Estates, Bridlewood, Wichita Creek Estates, Lakeside, Montalcino Estates, the Cross Timbers estates and the Flower Mound sections of Canyon Falls.

We serve Flower Mound ZIP codes 75022 and 75028, plus the Flower Mound sections of Canyon Falls that carry Argyle 76226 addresses. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.

Poor capture most often comes from loaded filters, a worn or snapped belt on the roof fan, a weak motor, or too little replacement air coming in. Check the filters first. If they are clean, the roof fan and make-up air unit should be inspected, which we can do as part of a service visit.

Yes. Our work covers upblast exhaust fans, motors, bearings, belts and make-up air units in restaurant kitchens throughout Flower Mound, from Lakeside DFW to Long Prairie Road. Let us know how to reach the roof and whether the building has a hatch, ladder or exterior access.

In busy kitchens with fryers and charbroilers, filters often need cleaning weekly or more. Lighter kitchens may go longer. Duct and fan cleaning by a qualified provider should follow the schedule set by your fire code and insurance requirements. Clean filters protect airflow and reduce fire risk.

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Where we work in Flower Mound

Flower Mound Neighborhoods We Serve

ALAS provides kitchen exhaust hood repair across Flower Mound, including Timbercreek, Lake Forest, Wellington, Wellington Estates, Bridlewood, Wichita Creek Estates, Lakeside, Montalcino Estates, the Cross Timbers estates and the Flower Mound sections of Canyon Falls, covering ZIP codes 75022 and 75028 and the Flower Mound sections of Canyon Falls with Argyle 76226 addresses. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.