Kitchen Exhaust Fan Light Not Operating
Kitchen Exhaust Fan Light Not Operating is a moderate-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 430 inspection reports. Highest concentration in Ellenbrook.
Causes
- Unspecified mechanical/electrical fault
- Electrical connection issue
- Faulty motor or control
- Possible short circuit
- Appliance malfunction
Symptoms to look for
- Exhaust fan light did not operate as expected.
- Exhaust fan not operating on certain settings
- Only one light on the exhaust fan working
- The exhaust fan light is not operating
- Exhaust fan light globe not operating
Remedies
- Engage an appliance technician for repairs.
- Engage an appliance technician for repairs / replacement
- Engage an appliance technician to replace the globe
- Engage an appliance technician to replace bulb/s
- Engage an appliance technician to replace bulb
Where we see this most
These suburbs show the highest concentration of kitchen exhaust fan light not operating in our inspection data (minimum five observations). Click a suburb to see its full defect profile.
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.