Brandt
Electrical Noise from Transformer or Relays
Oven emits high‑pitched buzzing or humming noise from control area
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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
Vibrating control transformer laminations, Noisy power relay, Loose mounting of control board, Mains frequency hum amplified by panel
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect power before touching any internal electrical components.
- Identify source: With the oven running (qualified persons only), carefully listen to locate the noise (transformer, relay, or fan). Then disconnect power and access that area.
- Tighten mounts: Ensure the control board and any small transformers are firmly screwed down. Add insulating washers if necessary to reduce vibration.
- Check relays: A chattering relay may indicate low voltage or a failing coil. If a relay is excessively noisy, replace the main control board or have the relay replaced professionally.
- Acceptable hum: A slight hum is normal; only address if it is unusually loud or accompanied by malfunction.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Main Control Board
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