Range Hood Repairacross South Florida.

Three common causes: the speed control switch on the front of the hood has failed (most common, especially on touch-panel models 5-plus years old), the blower motor has burned out, or the wiring between the switch and motor has come loose at one of the harness connectors. We test all three at the $59 diagnostic. Touch-panel swaps stock for the premium brands.

Yes. Wolf VW, Viking VWH, Thermador HMW, and Vent-A-Hood premium range hoods are all in our regular service mix. Premium hoods use proprietary control boards that mainstream parts houses do not stock — we carry the brand-specific spares on the senior truck and order longer-lead parts directly from the OEM distribution channel.

The fan circuit on the control board has failed, the speed control switch has burned out on the fan side only (lights and fan use separate circuits on most hoods), or the blower motor has open windings. We isolate by testing voltage at the motor terminals on a service call. Most fan-only failures finish on the first visit.

Blower motor replacement runs $260 to $480 all-in for the part and labor — the $59 diagnostic is free once you approve the repair. Wolf, Viking, Thermador, and Vent-A-Hood blower motors are at the upper end because of part cost; mainstream brands (Broan, Best, Faber, Zephyr) are lower. Most motors stock for next-business-day install.

The backdraft damper at the duct connection has either rusted in place (stuck open, letting outside air in when the fan is off) or the spring tension has weakened and it is rattling against the duct. We replace the damper assembly on a service call — a quick swap on most installs. On long duct runs we also inspect the exterior wall cap for the same failure.

Ducted to the exterior is always the better choice on a real cooking household — it removes grease, steam, and combustion byproducts from the home. Recirculating (charcoal-filter) installs are a compromise for condos and apartments without exterior duct access. We can convert a recirculating install to ducted on a separate visit if duct routing is feasible.

A flat $59 covers the visit and a full factory-level diagnosis — and it is credited back in full the moment you approve the repair. You pay it only if you choose not to proceed. There is no premium surcharge for Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, or Thermador work; the diagnosis is the same disciplined process on every unit.

We hold priority dispatch windows for luxury kitchens across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Call early and we can usually schedule a white-glove visit the same day; for built-in and integrated units we match you with the senior technician trained on your platform rather than simply sending the next available van.

Yes. Berne Appliance Repair is fully licensed and insured in the state of Florida, and we carry the general liability coverage that gated communities, condo associations, and high-rise buildings require. We provide a certificate of insurance to your management company on request, before the visit.

Our work centers on the high-end and built-in market — Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Thermador, Viking, Gaggenau, La Cornue, JennAir Luxury, Bosch Benchmark, GE Monogram, Liebherr, and EuroCave. Our technicians are factory-trained on these platforms, and we also service everyday brands such as LG, Samsung, and KitchenAid when they share a luxury kitchen.

A 90-day warranty on labor and on every part we install. If the same fault returns within 90 days, we come back at no charge. On premium platforms we source OEM parts through the factory channel, and the part number goes on your invoice so the repair is fully documented.