I have a Broan Micromate range hood model 12000. The switch for the light broke. They don’t sell them anymore. I don’t want this to be the reason I have to replace the whole thing, but I’m stumped for reasonable next steps.

Here’s the panel with the broken switch.

Here’s what the switch ought to look like. One of the plastic paddles on the back snapped off:

The range hood has 2 switches, so I have a good one. I don’t own a 3D printer and it’s not worth it to me to try to print one myself. I couldn’t find any online services.

The switch cover goes through the faceplate, and straddles the actual switch shown here. The way this control board is mounted, you can’t reach these real switches without the broken switch cover. And the switches are super stiff.

The top of the picture is where the plastic piece sits.

So since I can’t buy a replacement switch for a few bucks I’m going to have to spend at least $400 to replace this with a new microwave vent hood. Any ideas???

Update So I got out the calipers and measured the existing switch, and this is my best guess at how much I can add to the paddles and still have it fit the openings. I have a SketchUp file, exported it to .stl, and I'm attempting to have someone on fiverr print it for me. Fingers crossed!

I have a Broan Micromate range hood model 12000. The switch for the light broke. They don’t sell them anymore. I don’t want this to be the reason I have to replace the whole thing, but I’m stumped for reasonable next steps.

Here’s the panel with the broken switch.

Here’s what the switch ought to look like. One of the plastic paddles on the back snapped off:

The range hood has 2 switches, so I have a good one. I don’t own a 3D printer and it’s not worth it to me to try to print one myself. I couldn’t find any online services.

The switch cover goes through the faceplate, and straddles the actual switch shown here. The way this control board is mounted, you can’t reach these real switches without the broken switch cover. And the switches are super stiff.

The top of the picture is where the plastic piece sits.

So since I can’t buy a replacement switch for a few bucks I’m going to have to spend at least $400 to replace this with a new microwave vent hood. Any ideas???

Update So I got out the calipers and measured the existing switch, and this is my best guess at how much I can add to the paddles and still have it fit the openings. I have a SketchUp file, exported it to .stl, and I'm attempting to have someone on fiverr print it for me. Fingers crossed!

Final update: The 3D printed switches came and work. One of them had to be shaved down a little further, but they are so much beefier I expect them to last a good long while!

I have a Broan Micromate range hood model 12000. The switch for the light broke. They don’t sell them anymore. I don’t want this to be the reason I have to replace the whole thing, but I’m stumped for reasonable next steps.

Here’s the panel with the broken switch.

Here’s what the switch ought to look like. One of the plastic paddles on the back snapped off:

The range hood has 2 switches, so I have a good one. I don’t own a 3D printer and it’s not worth it to me to try to print one myself. I couldn’t find any online services.

The switch cover goes through the faceplate, and straddles the actual switch shown here. The way this control board is mounted, you can’t reach these real switches without the broken switch cover. And the switches are super stiff.

The top of the picture is where the plastic piece sits.

So since I can’t buy a replacement switch for a few bucks I’m going to have to spend at least $400 to replace this with a new microwave vent hood. Any ideas???

I have a Broan Micromate range hood model 12000. The switch for the light broke. They don’t sell them anymore. I don’t want this to be the reason I have to replace the whole thing, but I’m stumped for reasonable next steps.

Here’s the panel with the broken switch.

Here’s what the switch ought to look like. One of the plastic paddles on the back snapped off:

The range hood has 2 switches, so I have a good one. I don’t own a 3D printer and it’s not worth it to me to try to print one myself. I couldn’t find any online services.

The switch cover goes through the faceplate, and straddles the actual switch shown here. The way this control board is mounted, you can’t reach these real switches without the broken switch cover. And the switches are super stiff.

The top of the picture is where the plastic piece sits.

So since I can’t buy a replacement switch for a few bucks I’m going to have to spend at least $400 to replace this with a new microwave vent hood. Any ideas???

Update So I got out the calipers and measured the existing switch, and this is my best guess at how much I can add to the paddles and still have it fit the openings. I have a SketchUp file, exported it to .stl, and I'm attempting to have someone on fiverr print it for me. Fingers crossed!