The hood is causing a circuit break, what elements should be checked?
The purpose of the extractor hood is to suck up the odors and vapors that are produced as you cook your meals. However, when you turn it on, it causes your electrical panel to break down! Together, let’s look for the possible causes of this malfunction and how to solve the fault.
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
WARNING
Before you do anything to your appliance, make sure you disconnect it from the power supply.
There is a risk of electric shock.
Wear suitable protective gloves if you need to dismantle anything.
There is a risk of getting cut or injured.
The power supply is faulty
It’s possible that the connection problem does not come directly from the hood but from the power supply. To check this, you will need to test your electrical outlet with a multimeter in the Voltmeter position. Simply place the two tips on the terminals of the socket. The value you need to find should be close to 230 volts. If it isn’t, this measurement indicates that it’s defective. Also, if you have dominoes (or wagos, which are connectors) for your cables, check that they do not have a tightening defect. This could damage or overheat the wiring, and consequently cause a disconnection of the electrical panel.
The spinning mill is damaged
The electrical wires of the extractor hood can be cut or damaged after many uses. This problem occurs more frequently on range hoods with drawer hoods that you pull out towards you. By pulling on your hood daily to open it and turn it on, you are putting tension on the wires. If you have a decorative extractor hood, you will also need to check the condition of the wiring. Even if the risk of malfunction is less present on this type of hood, it is not impossible that the wires won’t be damaged.
Faulty engine
After checking the wiring of your kitchen equipment, check its motor. This is because an electrical fault on one of its components can cause a short circuit. In addition, perform a visual inspection of the motor blades after disconnecting it from the electricity. If you notice dirt or excess grease, clean it with a slightly damp cloth.
The lamp socket defect
If your extractor hood doesn’t have LED lighting, it is possible that the socket of your bulb is creating a short circuit. This socket allows contact between the bulb and the electric current of the hood. You can test it with a multimeter to check if its electrical power is good.