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VWH536481

Viking VWH536481 5 Series Hood

Most common issues on this model

  1. Heat sensor not boosting fan power
  2. Dimmable LED lighting not responding
  3. Heat lamps not lighting
  4. Greasy filters

The VWH536481 is a current 36-inch 5 Series wall hood, 18 inches high. It has heat lamps, dimmable lighting controls with long-life LED bulbs that the owner can replace, and a heat sensor that automatically increases ventilator power when temperatures climb. Bulbs for the heat lamps are not included and are bought locally.

Those features decide what we test first. We check the heat sensor response, the dimmer, the LED lights and the heat lamps. Then we clean the filters, inspect the blower and motor, and confirm the damper swings freely. At 36 inches it fits the most common range width, so many homes with a 5 Series range have this size of hood above.

You get a written price first, and the repair has a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

  • 36-inch width
  • 18-inch-high 5 Series hood
  • Heat lamps
  • Dimmable lighting
  • Heat sensor
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VWH536481VWH536481 questions
Are heat lamps useful over a range?

They keep food warm under the hood. If a lamp will not light, the bulb is the first suspect, and we test the socket if a new bulb stays dark.

The LED lights don't dim any more. What failed?

A worn dimmer control or a loose connection is most likely. We test the control and wiring before looking at the LED module. If the dimmer works but the lights stay dark, the LED module is next.

Do I need to buy bulbs in advance?

Heat lamp bulbs are not supplied with the hood and are bought locally. Bring the old one if possible, and we can confirm the right type and socket.

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