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Range Hood repair in California

6 listed range hood repair businesses across 3 cities in California, ranked by customer rating — 11% of everything this directory holds for the state, and the largest count of any state. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.

Hood work sits between appliance repair and light construction, so ask whether the pro also handles duct and damper work — that is where most extraction problems actually live.

Listed pros
6
State rank
1st
Cities
3
Average rating
4.4
Licensed
6
Median years trading
22
Reviews
2,485

Range Hood repair pros in California

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about range hood repair in California

Counted from the 6 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

California holds 6 listed range hood repair businesses, out of 24 nationwide. That is the largest count of the 16 states with any, ahead of New York on 3. They are 6 of the 53 businesses listed in California — 11% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.4, against 4.7 across all 24 listed nationwide, and 4 of the 6 sit at 4.5 or better. 1 holds a straight 5.0, and 2 sit below 4.0. Between them they carry 2,485 reviews, the largest single tally being 1,290 on Poweron Appliance Repair in Torrance. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.

By review volume the group is led by Poweron Appliance Repair in Torrance (1,290 reviews, 5.0), West Coast Chief Repair, Inc. in Los Angeles (936 reviews, 3.6) and C & C Professional Appliance Repair in San Francisco (140 reviews, 4.5). By rating it is Poweron Appliance Repair at 5.0 on 1,290 reviews, Prime Fix Appliances Repair LLC at 4.9 on 35 reviews and C & C Professional Appliance Repair at 4.5 on 140 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.

All 6 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 3 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation and 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, but 1 advertises same-day service. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.

6 of them publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1989, and the median across those that say is 22 years. Los Angeles holds the most at 2 — 33% of the group — level with San Diego, across 3 California cities with an index page. Between them they name 20 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.

Range Hood repair in California — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureCalifornia
Listed prosof 24 nationwide for range hood repair6
Rank among statesNew York is next on 31st of 16
Share of the California directory6 of 53 listed businesses11%
Average rating4.7 nationwide · 4 rated 4.5+4.4
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 1,2902,485
State licensing claimed6 also state insurance6 of 6
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking3 BBB
24/7 emergency1 advertise same-day0 of 6
Longest trading sincemedian 22 years across 6 that publish one1989
Cities with an index pageLos Angeles leads on 23
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address20

Beyond range hood repair, these 6 businesses also list cooktop repair (4), ac repair (1), appliance installation (1), exhaust fan repair (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Not counted above

34 more California appliance repair businesses, service list unknown

These are real California companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states range hood repair, so none is counted in the 6 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.

22 more like these in California sit on the state index alongside everything else we hold.

Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.

Range Hood repair by city in California

Counts are range hood repair businesses based in that city. Los Angeles holds 33% of the state's total.

Los Angeles2San Diego2San Francisco2

Where California range hood pros say they work

Every place the 6 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Los Angeles · San Diego · San Francisco · Bay Area · Burbank · Daly City · Hermosa Beach · Hollywood · La Jolla · Manhattan Beach · Mid-City · Pacifica · Poway · Rancho Bernardo · Redondo Beach · San Diego County · San Fernando Valley · South Bay · South San Francisco · Torrance

What California technicians find most often

The 5 most common range hood faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

All 8 faults →

  • Fan runs but barely extracts

    Homeowner fix

    Grease-saturated mesh filters, a crushed or over-long duct run, or an exterior damper that is stuck partly closed.

    Step-by-step: Range Hood Fan Weak or Not Venting→

  • Fan will not run at any speed

    Technician

    The blower motor, the speed control switch, or the run capacitor. Capacitors fail more often than motors do.

    Step-by-step: Range Hood Fan Weak or Not Venting→

  • Only some speeds work

    Technician

    The speed control switch or the control board. A motor that runs at all is rarely the fault.

  • Light does not work with a known-good bulb

    Technician

    The lamp socket or the control board. On LED hoods the entire light module is usually the part.

    Step-by-step: Range Hood Light Not Working→

  • Rattling or droning at high speed

    Homeowner fix

    An unbalanced blower wheel, grease build-up on the fan blades, or loose duct sections vibrating against a joist.

Try these before you book a California technician

7 published range hood guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$100 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.

All guides →
Range Hood Fan Weak or Not VentingEasy · 45–120 minutesRange Hood Light Not WorkingEasy · 15–45 minutesRange Hood Won't Turn OnModerate · 30–75 minutesRange Hood Loud or RattlingModerate · 45–120 minutesRange Hood Dripping GreaseModerate · 60–150 minutesRange Hood Fan Won't Turn Off or Starts On Its OwnModerate · 30–75 minutesDowndraft Vent Won't Rise or LowerAdvanced · 45–120 minutes

Keep the next call from happening

Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.

  • Degrease the mesh filters in hot water or the dishwasher

    Monthly

    Prevents: The weak extraction that gets misdiagnosed as a failed motor — and a real fire risk.

  • Replace charcoal filters on recirculating hoods

    Every 6–12 months

    Prevents: Odours that linger with the hood running at full speed.

  • Wipe grease off the blower wheel

    Annually

    Prevents: The imbalance that causes rattling and kills motor bearings.

Other appliances in California

Counts are California businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 53 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dishwasher repair18Dryer repair18Oven & Range repair18Refrigerator repair18Washer repair18Freezer repair13Ice Maker repair7Microwave repair6Garbage Disposal repair5Wine Cooler repair3Trash Compactor repair2

Range Hood repair in other states

Every state with a listed range hood specialist, most first. California sits 1st of 16 on 6.

New York3Texas2Colorado1Connecticut1Florida1Illinois1Maryland1Massachusetts1Michigan1Missouri1Nevada1New Jersey1Oregon1South Carolina1Utah1

What range hood repair costs in California

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro California sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical range hood repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + labor
Filter clean or replacement and airflow checkResolves most weak-extraction complaints outright.$80–$150
Charcoal filter set (recirculating)A consumable — every 6 to 12 months.$60–$140
Speed control switchThe usual cause when only some speeds work.$120–$250
Blower motor run capacitorTest this before condemning the motor.$130–$260
Light socket or LED moduleIntegrated LED panels are replaced whole.$120–$280
Blower motor replacementThe most expensive genuine hood part.$250–$450

10–15 years. Hoods have one moving part, so what actually ends their life is grease, corrosion, and kitchen remodels rather than mechanical failure. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.

Blue Book

The 50% rule for a range hood

New unit, US average
$350
Expected lifespan
14 years
Repair-or-replace line
$175

A quote above $175 on a range hood past 9 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.

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Range Hood repair in California — common questions

How many range hood repair pros are listed in California?
6 businesses listed in California name range hood repair among the work they do — 11% of the 53 businesses this directory holds for the state, 1st of the 16 states with any, out of 24 listed nationwide — 25% of them. Los Angeles accounts for 2 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in California.
Which range hood repair companies are rated highest in California?
Poweron Appliance Repair in Torrance at 5.0 on 1,290 reviews, Prime Fix Appliances Repair LLC in San Francisco at 4.9 on 35 reviews, C & C Professional Appliance Repair in San Francisco at 4.5 on 140 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does range hood repair cost in California?
Expect $150–$400 for a common range hood repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$100 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not California quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 6 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which California city has the most range hood repair companies?
Los Angeles, with 2 of the 6 — 33% of the group — followed by San Diego on 2. 3 California cities in total have at least one.
Are range hood repair technicians licensed in California?
All 6 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 3 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency range hood repair in California?
None of the 6 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, though 1 advertises same-day service. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which range hood brands do California repair pros service?
The range hood pros listed in California name 20 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Bosch (4), Frigidaire (4), GE (4), KitchenAid (4), LG (4), Maytag (4). Chimney and island hoods from Bosch, Thermador, Miele, Viking and Wolf use proprietary blower and LED modules and often need brand-specific parts. Insert and liner units built into custom cabinetry are also size-specific, which is why repair usually beats replacement on them.
How long have California range hood repair companies been in business?
6 of the 6 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1989, and the median across those that say is 22 years. 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the listing. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my range hood?
Apply the 50% rule. A new range hood averages $350 in the US and lasts about 14 years, so a repair quote over roughly $175 on a unit past 9 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a range hood technician in California?
Ducted or recirculating — this decides what the hood can physically do. The duct route: how long, how many bends, and whether it is rigid or flexible. Whether the fault is the fan, the light, or the extraction performance. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 4 of the 6 listed in California also offer cooktop repair and 1 offer ac repair, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

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