Pit Boss Fan Imbalance / Bearing Wear

Combustion fan is noisy, rattling, or vibrating excessively.

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.

Possible Causes

Grease or debris on fan blades, Bent fan blade, Loose fan mounting screws, Worn fan motor bearings

Safety first: Unplug the grill before accessing the fan.

Step 1 – Access fan: Remove side or bottom panel to expose the combustion fan assembly.
Step 2 – Clean blades: Wipe off grease and debris from fan blades. Ensure no wires are contacting the blades.
Step 3 – Tighten mounts: Check and tighten fan mounting screws.
Step 4 – Replace fan: If the fan still rattles or has play in the shaft, replace the combustion fan motor.

Medium 3/5

Combustion Fan Motor

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