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GE Range vent hood turns off by itself
If your GE range vent hood turns off by itself, start with the filters, since grease and debris can restrict airflow and cause the blower motor to overheat and shut down. Clean or replace clogged filters, then check the outside wall vent cap and duct for a bird's nest or other obstruction. Poor ventilation can make the motor work too hard and stop during use. If the GE range vent hood still keeps shutting off while it has power, inspect the blower wheel and housing. The wheel should turn freely by hand. A restricted or damaged blower wheel can overheat the motor. A worn exhaust fan motor, fan motor, or blower motor is also a common cause, especially if the hood runs for a while before stopping or the fan blade feels stiff. Failed motor windings or bearings usually require motor replacement. Disconnect power before inspecting or servicing the hood, and avoid testing electrical components unless you know how to do so safely. Enter your GE range vent hood model number to find the exact replacement filter, blower wheel, fan motor, or other part for your specific appliance.
01 - GE Range Vent Hood Filter
The filters in the range hood need to be clean to have good air flow. If the filters are clogged the blower will have a hard time moving air, causing the motor to overheat, and shut off. Inspect the filters and clean or replace them if necessary.
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02 - GE Range Vent Hood Wall Vent Cap for 6 Inch Duct
If the vent hood motor keeps shutting off the venting may be obstructed. If accessible, check the outside vent cap for a bird's nest, etc. Turn the vent hood on and check for good air flow at the inlet and outlet. If you suspect the vent is clogged, but you cannot access it, you should have someone check it for you.
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03 - GE Range Vent Hood Blower Wheel and Housing
The blower has a motor that can overheat and shut off. If the motor is not turning freely, or is running for awhile and shutting off, but still has power to it, the blower will need to be replaced.
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04 - GE Range Vent Hood Exhaust Fan Motor
If the exhaust fan motor has power to it but keeps shutting off, the windings or bearings may be bad. Try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, or the motor keeps shutting off when it has power to it, the exhaust fan motor will need to be replaced.
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05 - GE Range Vent Hood Fan Motor
If the fan motor has power to it but keeps shutting off, the windings or bearings may be bad. Try turning the fan blade by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, or the motor keeps shutting off when it has power to it, the fan motor will need to be replaced.
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06 - GE Range Vent Hood Blower Motor
If the blower motor windings or bearings are bad the motor may overheat and shut off. Make sure the blower wheel turns freely. If the motor doesn’t turn freely, or the motor is shutting off after it runs awhile, the motor may be bad and will need to be replaced.
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