Hotpoint Fan Motor Bearing Wear or Fan Blade Obstruction

Oven fan is very noisy, rattling, or scraping during operation

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Possible Causes

Worn fan motor bearings, Loose fan blade, Debris caught in fan, Bent fan blade rubbing on shroud

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Isolate power and allow the oven to cool. Fan blades can be sharp.

  • Access fan: Remove the inner rear panel to expose the convection fan.
  • Check for debris: Remove any loose screws, foil, or food debris caught in the fan.
  • Tighten blade: Ensure the fan blade nut is tight on the motor shaft.
  • Inspect blade alignment: If the blade is bent and scraping, replace the fan blade.
  • Replace motor: If noise persists and the shaft has play, replace the convection fan motor.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor or Fan Blade
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