Essentials Cooling Fan Wear / Imbalance

Cooling fan at top of oven is very noisy or rattling during and after cooking

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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 bearings, loose fan blade, foreign object in fan housing, fan mounting screws loose

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool before accessing the fan.

  • Access cooling fan: Remove the top cover of the oven (built-in) or rear panel (freestanding) to reach the cooling fan assembly.
  • Inspect fan blades: Check for bent blades, accumulated grease, or foreign objects. Clean the blades and housing thoroughly.
  • Check mounting: Tighten any loose screws securing the fan motor and bracket.
  • Spin test: Rotate the fan by hand. If it feels rough or wobbly, replace the cooling fan motor.
  • Reassemble and test: Restore power and run the oven to confirm that the noise is resolved.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cooling Fan Motor
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