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VCIN42GWT

Thermador VCIN42GWT

What we most often repair on units like this

  1. Illuminated buttons failing one at a time
  2. Damper seized, with the blower sounding strained
  3. Baffle filters not seating evenly in the 39 3/4" frame
  4. Dim lighting
  5. Body vibrating inside a tight surround

Despite the 42 in its name, Thermador lists the VCIN42GWT at 40″ in size, with a 39 3/4″ body, so it is one of the less obvious sizes in the insert family. Owners sometimes order a replacement filter or cabinet trim using the 42, and the part does not fit, which is why we measure before we order.

We begin with the label and the measurements, then examine the damper, the duct and the baffle filters. The illuminated-button panel is tested button by button, since a single dead control can look like a failed fan. The Cold White 4.000 K lighting and the four fan speeds come after.

The 22″ depth of the insert means the blower is in a deep box, so we also check the mounting for loose screws. Thermador’s site also uses global wording for this hood, so part numbers are confirmed against the unit. You see a written price before work.

Key features

  • Integrated hood insert, 40" wide body, stainless steel
  • Wall-mounted, spans 39 3/4" wide and 22" deep at a height of 12 13/16"
  • Ducted
  • Baffle filter set, washable stainless steel
  • Illuminated-button panel, touch operation, 4 blower speeds
  • Delay shut off, damper and filter-cleaning reminders
  • Cold White (4.000 K) lighting
  • Install at least 30" over the cooktop
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VCIN42GWTVCIN42GWT questions
Is my VCIN42GWT 42" or 40" wide?

Thermador lists the size as 40", and the body as 39 3/4" wide. We measure it at the visit so any filters or trim are ordered to fit.

One button on the panel is dead. Do I need a new hood?

No. We test the button, the panel connection and the board, and replace the part that failed. The hood itself is rarely the problem. Most buttons are replaceable alone.

What should I check before calling?

Note the label number and which functions fail: fan, light or buttons. That helps us bring the right parts to your first visit. A photo of the label saves time.

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Schedule service for your VCIN42GWT

Request a visit online in about a minute or phone our coordinators. Close-in neighborhoods often see a same-day slot; the outer counties usually get the next day across Houston.