Maytag
Noisy cooling or convection fan
Oven fan is very loud or rattling during operation
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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
Loose fan blade, debris in fan, worn fan motor bearings, fan shroud contacting blade
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety First: Disconnect power before accessing fan assemblies.
- Identify fan: Determine if the noise is from the convection fan (rear of cavity) or cooling fan (behind control panel).
- Inspect for debris: Remove the interior fan cover and clear any debris from the convection fan.
- Tighten blade: Check that the fan blade nut is tight on the motor shaft.
- Check for rubbing: Ensure the fan blade does not contact the shroud or oven liner.
- Replace motor: If noise persists and bearings feel rough when spinning by hand, replace the fan motor.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Convection Fan Motor
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