Samsung Noisy Circulation Fan / Fan Bearing Wear

Air fryer fan is very loud, rattling, or grinding during operation.

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.

Possible Causes

Worn fan motor bearings, Loose or unbalanced fan blade, Foreign object contacting fan, Bent fan shroud or housing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug and allow the unit to cool. Do not operate with the cover removed.

Inspection:

Remove the cover to access the fan assembly.
Check for loose screws or brackets around the fan housing.
Inspect the fan blade for cracks, missing pieces, or buildup of grease on one side causing imbalance.
Look for foreign objects (screws, food pieces, foil) contacting the fan.

Mechanical checks:

Spin the fan by hand. Roughness, wobble, or grinding indicates worn bearings.
Tighten the fan blade retaining nut or screw if loose.

Corrective action:

Clean the fan blade and housing to remove grease and debris.
Replace a damaged fan blade or entire fan motor assembly if bearings are noisy.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Circulation Fan Motor

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