Montpellier Fan Motor / Fan Blade Noise

Oven makes loud rattling or scraping noises when the fan is running.

Advertisements

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.

Advertisements

Possible Causes

Loose fan blade, Debris caught in fan, Worn fan motor bearings, Loose mounting screws on fan assembly

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect the oven from mains power before accessing the fan. Fan blades can be sharp.

Steps to check:

  • Access fan: Remove the rear internal panel to expose the convection fan.
  • Remove debris: Clear any loose screws, foil, or food pieces from around the fan.
  • Tighten blade: Ensure the fan blade nut is tight on the motor shaft.
  • Check bearings: Spin the fan by hand; if it feels rough or noisy, replace the fan motor.
  • Secure mounts: Tighten any loose screws holding the motor bracket.
Advertisements

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor
Check Price on Amazon

We may earn a commission from links on this page.

Advertisements