Ikea Worn or Obstructed Oven Fan Motor

Oven fan (convection or cooling) is noisy, rattling, or grinding

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

Debris in fan blades, Worn motor bearings, Loose fan mounting

Safety first: Disconnect power and allow the oven to cool completely.

Access fan: For convection fans, remove the rear interior panel of the oven cavity. For cooling fans, access from the top or rear of the range.
Clean blades: Remove any debris or buildup from the fan blades.
Tighten hardware: Ensure the fan blade nut and motor mounting screws are tight.
Replace motor: If noise persists and the motor shaft has play or feels rough when turned by hand, replace the fan motor assembly.

Medium 3/5

Convection Fan Motor

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