Yes. ALAS repairs kitchen exhaust hoods and fans for Irving restaurants, cafes, senior living communities and other businesses, including the Las Colinas Urban Center and Lake Carolyn, University Hills, Country Club Place, Cottonwood Valley, Hackberry Creek, Valley Ranch and the Heritage District downtown.
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Repair in Irving, 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 Irving.
- Serving all of Irving
- 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 Irving Restaurants and Kitchens
Kitchen exhaust hood repair in Irving covers everything from compact hoods over a single cook line in older Heritage District buildings to long hood runs in the event, restaurant and hotel kitchens of the Las Colinas Urban Center and the convention center area. In mixed-use buildings, exhaust fans may sit on the roof several floors up, with long duct runs past offices or apartments. When a fan belt slips or a motor weakens, smoke and heat back up quickly into the kitchen during a busy service.
Watch for smoke rolling out from under the hood edge, grease dripping from filters, a fan that squeals or vibrates, and a kitchen that feels hotter than usual. Make-up air units bring in replacement air, and if one fails, doors may be hard to open and the exhaust cannot pull properly. Clean baffle filters regularly and keep the fan’s grease containment emptied. Fire suppression systems on the hood are inspected by specialists, separate from fan and make-up air repairs.
Our Plano-based technicians cover Irving from the Heritage District and the SH 183, SH 114 and President George Bush Turnpike corridors to the Las Colinas Urban Center, University Hills, Cottonwood Valley, Hackberry Creek and Valley Ranch.
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.
| Symptom | Common causes a technician checks | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Hood not pulling smoke or weak draft | Broken 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 Schedule a diagnosis |
| Exhaust fan won’t run | Failed 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 Schedule a diagnosis |
| Squealing, rattling or vibration on the roof | Worn 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 Schedule a diagnosis |
| Doors hard to open or smoke drifting into the dining room | Make-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 Schedule a diagnosis |
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 Irving.
Irving Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Repair FAQs
We serve Irving ZIP codes 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062 and 75063, from Las Colinas and Valley Ranch to central Irving and the Heritage District. Enter your ZIP code on this page to confirm service at your address.
A squeal often means a slipping or worn belt, or a bearing that needs attention. It is worth fixing soon, because a broken belt stops the fan and the hood will no longer clear smoke. Note when the noise started and whether airflow seems weaker. A technician can replace the belt, check the pulleys and inspect the motor.
Yes. Older buildings may have smaller hoods, older fans or ductwork that has been modified over time. Let us know the roof access, such as an interior hatch, a fixed ladder or an outside stair, and the brand of fan if known. That helps us plan the safest access and bring the right parts.
The hood may be running without enough make-up air, or the exhaust fan may be moving less air than it should. A failed make-up air unit, a slipping belt or clogged filters are common causes. Check the filters first. If the kitchen stays hot, a technician should test both the exhaust fan and the make-up air system.
Where we work in Irving
Irving Neighborhoods We Serve
ALAS provides kitchen exhaust hood repair across Irving, including the Las Colinas Urban Center and Lake Carolyn, University Hills, Country Club Place, Cottonwood Valley, Hackberry Creek, Valley Ranch and the Heritage District downtown, covering ZIP codes 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062 and 75063. Check your ZIP code to confirm service at your address.
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