Broan-NuTone Range Hood Error Code F01

Reviewed by the ApplianceErrors Editorial Team · Verified against manufacturer service documentation · Last verified: June 10, 2026

⚠ Medium Severity 🔧🔧 Moderate DIY Also shown as: F1

Heat sensor tripped — oven or cooktop overheating detected

The most common cause of the F01 error on a Broan-NuTone range hood is cooktop fire or very high-heat cooking that triggered the sensor (~50% of cases); start with: check for actual overheating.

💰 DIY cost: $0–$55 👨‍🔧 Pro cost: $150–$300 Save $150+ by doing it yourself

Broan-NuTone Range Hood error code F01 on the display panel — How the F01 code appears on a Broan-NuTone range hood display

What Does Error Code F01 Mean on a Broan-NuTone Range Hood?

Heat sensor tripped — oven or cooktop overheating detected.

The range hood's built-in heat sensor detected unusually high temperatures above the cooktop. Some connected Broan hoods automatically activate at high speed when this sensor trips. If the fan does not run after F01, the sensor circuit or board has failed.

Models affected: Broan Elite and connected series with heat sensing

What Causes Error Code F01?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

1

Cooktop fire or very high-heat cooking that triggered the sensor 50% of cases
2

Heat sensor calibration drift (sensor reading too high) 30% of cases
3

Control board sensor input failure 20% of cases

How to Fix Broan-NuTone Range Hood Error Code F01

🔧🔧 Moderate DIY Est. time: 30–60 min

⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.

1

Check for actual overheating

If there was a flame-up or very high-heat event at the cooktop, turn off the burners, allow everything to cool, and clear the hood's grease filters. The F01 may clear on its own once the temperature drops.
2

Power cycle

Turn off circuit breaker for 10 minutes after the cooktop and hood have cooled.
3

Test the heat sensor

The heat sensor is a small disc or rod sensor near the hood's intake. Test resistance — at room temperature it should show a predictable value per the service manual (typically 10–100 kΩ for NTC sensors). Significantly out of range = replace sensor.

🔩 Multimeter
4

Replace the heat sensor

The sensor is typically clipped or screwed into the underside of the hood canopy.

🔩 Broan range hood heat sensor ($20–$55)

How to Reset Error Code F01

Allow to cool. Turn off circuit breaker 10 minutes. If F01 returns, test and replace heat sensor.

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

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When to Call a Professional

If new heat sensor and F01 persists, the control board sensor input has failed.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150–$300

Same Code on Other Brands

Error code F01 appears on these other brands too. See every brand that shows F01 →

Whirlpool Dryer F01

Main control board failure

Bosch Washing Machine F01

Water intake timeout — machine failed to fill within the expected time

Maytag Dryer F01

Electronic control board failure

Maytag Oven F1

ERC control board failure / clock fault — watchdog reset

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More Broan-NuTone Range Hood Error Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Broan-NuTone Range Hood when error F01 appears? +

You often can for a cycle or two, but the sensor issue behind F01 will keep interrupting normal operation until it is fixed. Plan the repair rather than ignoring the code.

What most commonly causes F01 on a Broan-NuTone Range Hood? +

Across reported Broan-NuTone range hood repairs, the most frequent is cooktop fire or very high-heat cooking that triggered the sensor (50% of cases), heat sensor calibration drift (sensor reading too high) (30%), then control board sensor input failure (20%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.

F01 keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +

A reset only clears the stored F01 fault; if it returns, the sensor problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — check for actual overheating, then power cycle — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is a moderate job — a multimeter and some disassembly are usually involved.

How much does it cost to fix Broan-NuTone Range Hood error F01? +

A DIY repair typically runs $0–$55 in parts, versus $150–$300 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $150. Expect the work to take roughly 30–60 minutes.

Which Broan-NuTone Range Hood models show error F01? +

F01 is documented on Broan Elite and connected series with heat sensing. Other units sharing the same control platform can display it too, so the fixes here generally transfer across the series.

Sources & References

• Broan-NuTone Support — official manufacturer documentation
• Our editorial & verification policy

Content verified against manufacturer service documentation. Last verified: June 10, 2026.

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