DIY downdraft vent repair
When you press the activation button on your downdraft vent, you expect the vent to raise and remove cooking odors and smoke coming from your cooktop. When your kitchen is filling with smoke and smells because your downdraft vent isn't working, Sears PartsDirect has the troubleshooting advice you need to fix the problem. The symptoms below can guide you to the right solution for the problem and our DIY repair guides show you how to install the repair parts to fix your downdraft vent.
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your downdraft ventilation systems
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Main causes: electrical power failure, up/down activation switch problems, vent gear motor failure…
Main causes: fan control switch failure, bad blower fan motor, broken blower wheel, wiring failure…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, up/down activation switch failure, bad vent gear motor…
Main causes: problems with the vent limit switches, up/down activation switch failure…
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Most common repair guides to help fix your downdraft ventilation systems
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your downdraft vent.
How to replace a downdraft vent gear motor
The gear motor raises and lowers the air vent when you push the activating switch. Replace the gear motor if defective.…
How to replace a downdraft vent up/down button pad
The up/down button pad located on top of the air vent engages the activating switch when pushed to raise the air vent. R…
How to replace a downdraft vent fan control switch
The fan control switch activates the blower motor and controls the fan speed. Replace the fan control switch if it's not…
Effective articles & videos to help repair your downdraft ventilation systems
Use the advice and tips in these articles to get the most out of your downdraft vent.
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