Oster Electrical Noise from Fan or Control Board

Oster air fryer emits a high-pitched whine or electrical buzzing sound during operation.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn fan motor bearings, Loose fan blade causing vibration, Vibrating transformer or inductor on control board, Loose mounting screws

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before tightening screws or touching internal components.

  • Isolate source: Listen carefully to determine if the noise comes from the fan area or the control panel.
  • Check fan assembly: Inspect and tighten the fan blade and motor mounting screws. Replace the fan motor if the noise is clearly from worn bearings.
  • Inspect control board (advanced): Open the control housing and gently press on large components (transformer/inductor) with an insulated tool while the unit is running (only for experienced technicians). If the noise changes, secure the component with non-conductive adhesive rated for electronics.
  • Replace noisy components: If the noise is excessive and cannot be reduced, replace the fan motor or main control board as appropriate.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor
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