Lefty loosely. We had trouble too and solved by changing wrench position. Turn Allen wrench to use the stubbier short side (completely in the blower housing. Turn counter clockwise (lefty) to loosen. Once you got it loosened even a little, do what he does in the video. Be careful it may give suddenly and leave u with a nice cut. We lost the supplied wrench. Used 1/8” to do the job.

@@nimamotamedi4544Thank you. I’m glad you read your comments.

They should both suck. Which one seems to blow. Check the backdraft dampers. One could be stuck.

You are so welcome! Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

😂😂😂 I couldn’t find the dang screw driver to get mine but was headed to the shed to accumulate one when I decided to search. 🤦🏼‍♀️ fkad I wasn’t the only!😜🤣

1/8” I recommend one with T handle for extra torque.

Krud Kutter and let is soak for a few minutes. Might have to spray it several times and use a lot of paper towels...

You could probably search KZbin for "how to remove a broken lightbulb" to assist you, but we would recommend contacting Vent-a-hood for assistance at this link. www.ventahood.com/index.php/contact

Maybe a small red potato, normally you would use a regular potato with a regular light bulb maybe

Hello! If you haven't taken the blower wheel off in a while, there may be dried grease that is holding it on the shaft. If you are unable to remove it with a little bit of force, you may want to contact Vent-a-Hood support for further assistance. www.ventahood.com/index.php/support Thank you for your question and we're glad our video was able to help you get to this point in the process! Best of luck!

Kathleen, you shouldn't have to. It is insulated from any current.

If you feel a current, you should have an electrician look at the wiring. It might not be grounded.

Hi Alex. Good question! Here is some information that may be helpful on the Vent-a-Hood support site. ventahood.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=390&Itemid=403

Make sure you match the pins, push in and twist clockwise.

I’m having terrible luck, as I can’t see to get the two prongs in the large holes. I’ve tried flashlights, iphone cameras, everything and I can’t get the prongs to match up.

@@sweetoldbill my bulbs just burned. I tried installing new Phillips bulbs, exactly same voltage and it wouldn't go in. I tried for the longest time and just realized although they look identical to one that came with fan...they are actually fatter..wider...that's why they won't go in. I hope they sell the one I'm looking for..

We suggest that you contact Vent-A-Hood support for assistance. They may have suggestions.

We had trouble with ours do to accumulated grime. Husband wrapped a towel around the end of the allen wrench and then used a pair of pliers to crank on the wrench. Took a bit of time but eventually got it removed.

Straight shooter I put the short end into the screw to have better leverage, that worked for me! But it was tough. My advice: don’t wait years u TIL the next cleaning like we did 🤪

I'm also having issue like Straight Shooter and Blain Hutchins. Have a long T handle wrench but I'm practically breaking the wrench trying to turn the set screw. Don't think there is a way to get WD40 into the area to loosen... any other help?

Jasen Williams ditto

Blaine, is it the same type of blower as this? Not sure why you are unable to access the screw with your Alan wrench. You may need to use something to break down the grease first. Be sure to disconnect power from the unit before spraying anything on it.

Hmm cleaning my fan. Just bought the 1/8 allen wrench with a long stem and sprayed liquid wrench around the area. Still can't turn the wrench. It's the same blower. Afraid I'm going to break it if I give it too much muscle. What do you think

Sorry to hear about your trouble with it. We suggest contacting Vent-a-Hood for further troubleshooting. Here's their contact page. www.ventahood.com/index.php/contact

@@CabinetFLIX I have two suggestions. One buy a 1/8 torque allen wrench. It has a horizontal hand handle at one end and allows a lot more force to be placed to loosen the screw. You'll actually hear the screw 'pop" when it releases. I called vent a hood and they suggested that type wrench. The one they supply is worthless. Also mark with magic marker the exact position of the allen screw hole on the OUTSIDE of the screws position on the drum fan. That way it's easy to see where to place the wrench when placing it into the fan slot.

Richard, it's an 1/8" allen wrench.

Despite Vent-A-Hood's recommendation in the owners manual, I'm skeptical of repeatedly cleaning the blower housing in the dishwasher. However, most spray degreasers contain solvents which upon repeated use will also remove paint over time. Some coatings are highly resistant to cleaners like 409, Fantastic, Greased Lightning, etc, but the blower housing and wheel look to be painted with a typical industrial coating that will be affected by the cumulative use of these aggressive cleaners. Best to stay with dish soap and clean it more frequently not allowing the grease to build up.

thanks that is helpful but the fans does not come out no matter what it is very greasy shell i force it out?

Glad it helped!

maybe its because your head is extra large? Try scaling down your neck region and squat your head and neck into a fetal position for better viewing. 😂 But seriously I haven't cleaned mine yet, waiting next week to give it a go, but the video made it plain and simple.

It IS awkward to look up and inside a Vent-A-Hood range hood and remove the blower shield, housing, and blower wheels. especially if you are over five feet eight inches tall or so. The lower the range hood is mounted the more awkward it is. This video and others show the blower assembly mounted separately outside of the hood which, obviously, downplays the difficulty of cleaning this range hood. I know, I own one.

@@pedrosmyth8366- exactly the feedback I was looking for. Thank you!