Frigidaire Professional Worn Convection Fan Bearings / Loose Fan Blade

Oven makes loud grinding or rattling noise when convection fan runs

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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 convection fan motor bearings, Loose fan blade nut, Debris caught in fan, Bent fan blade

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power and let the oven cool completely.

  • Access fan:
    • Remove the rear interior panel to expose the convection fan.
  • Check blade and debris:
    • Remove any debris around the fan.
    • Check that the fan blade is tight on the shaft; tighten the retaining nut if loose.
  • Inspect motor:
    • Spin the fan by hand; if rough or noisy, replace the convection fan motor and blade assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Convection Fan Motor
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