Hoover Convection Fan Bearing Wear / Fan Blade Obstruction

Hoover oven fan is very noisy, rattling, or scraping 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

Worn fan motor bearings, Loose or bent fan blade, Foreign object caught behind fan cover, Fan blade rubbing on cover due to misalignment

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect the oven from mains power and wait until the fan has stopped and the oven is cool.

  • Inspect inside cavity:
    • Remove the fan cover inside the oven (usually held by a few screws).
    • Check for loose screws, food debris, or foil caught around the fan blade.
  • Check fan blade:
    • Spin the blade by hand; it should rotate smoothly without wobble.
    • If the blade is bent, carefully straighten it or replace it if cracked.
  • Access motor (if noise persists):
    • Remove the rear panel to expose the fan motor.
    • Listen for grinding when turning the shaft by hand; this indicates worn bearings.
    • Replace the fan motor assembly if bearings are noisy or seized.
  • Reassemble and test: Ensure the fan cover is not touching the blade and all screws are tight before restoring power.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor and Blade
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