Philips Mechanical Noise / Fan Imbalance

Air fryer makes loud rattling or grinding noise 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

Loose fan blade on motor shaft, Bent fan blades, Foreign object in fan housing, Worn fan motor bearings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug and let the unit cool before accessing the fan area.

Steps:

  • External check: Ensure the air fryer is on a stable, level surface and not touching other objects that can vibrate.
  • Inspect fan: Remove the top cover to access the fan. Check that the fan nut or clip is tight on the motor shaft.
  • Remove debris: Clear any food particles, foil, or plastic that may have entered the fan housing.
  • Blade condition: If blades are bent or cracked, replace the fan impeller or entire fan motor assembly.
  • Motor bearings: If noise persists and feels rough when spinning by hand, replace the fan motor.

Warning: Do not bend metal fan blades back and reuse if they are cracked; they can break off at high speed.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Fan Impeller / Fan Motor Assembly
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