Fagor Cooling Fan or Casing Vibration

Microwave is excessively noisy during operation, with a loud fan or vibration sound.

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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 cooling fan motor bearings, Loose fan blade, Loose cabinet screws or panels, Microwave not level on countertop

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before touching the unit.

Basic checks:

  • Ensure the microwave is level and all feet are firmly on the surface.
  • Tighten any accessible external screws on the cabinet and trim.
  • Remove any objects touching the sides or top that may resonate.

If noise remains high, the internal cooling fan motor may need replacement, which should be done by a technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cooling Fan Motor
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