Repairs & service
Fan not moving air like it used to?
Most failures are not the motor. Dampers, shutters, capacitors, switches and control boards account for the majority of calls — and all of them are repairable.
What we fix
Motor and capacitor
Humming, slow start, or a fan that runs hot and cuts out. Often a capacitor, not a full motor replacement.
Dampers and shutters
Stuck, warped or half-closing dampers — the most common cause of both draft complaints and lost airflow.
Controls and switches
Failed timers, dead wall controls, unresponsive remotes and control boards on multi-speed units.
Noise and vibration
Loose mounts, worn bearings, unbalanced blades, duct resonance and rattling grilles.
Weak airflow
Usually a venting or damper problem rather than a fan problem. We diagnose before we quote parts.
Old unit assessment
Straight answer on whether an aging belt-drive unit is worth repairing or worth replacing.
Before you call, check these three things
Two of the three most common service calls turn out to be something you can confirm in five minutes.
- WindowsA whole house fan with closed windows starves itself. Open two to four, a few inches each.
- Breaker and switchCheck the breaker and any attic-mounted service switch — these get flipped during other attic work.
- DamperLook at the ceiling grille while the fan starts. If the damper does not open fully, that is your airflow problem.
Questions we get about repairs & service
Do you service fans you did not install?
Yes. We service QuietCool, older belt-drive units and most common brands.
Is a 20-year-old fan worth repairing?
Sometimes. If the motor is sound and the issue is a damper or control, repair is usually the better value. If the motor is failing on a single-speed unit, replacement typically pays for itself in noise and energy alone.
How fast can you come out?
Scheduling depends on the season — midsummer is the busy window. Call PLACEHOLDER_PHONE and we will give you a real date, not a maybe.