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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Range Vent Hood Blower Motor Replacement 5304482242 
Frigidaire Range Vent Hood Blower Motor Replacement 5304482242
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the blower motor on a Frigidaire Range Vent Hood (model FHWC3660LSA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is the vent is not blowing air at all.
All of the information for this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
All of the information for this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Step By Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Range Vent Hood - FHWC3660LSA
2
Frigidaire Range Vent Hood Blower Motor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, 2.5mm Allen wrench, 7mm nut driver, small awl, adjustable wrench
4
Shock
5
Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to the hood.
6
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the left and right side screws securing the upper chimney to the upper mounting bracket.
7
Sharp
8
Slide the chimney down into the lower chimney then have an assistant help you to lift both sections up to detach them from the lower mounting bracket.
9
Detach the venting from the damper.
10
Unthread the two screws securing the junction box cover.
11
Remove the cover and note the orientation of the power and grounding wires.
12
Untwist the wire nuts to separate the power wires.
13
Use the 7mm nut driver to unthread the nut to release the grounding wire.
14
Pull the wires out of the junction box.
15
Unthread the four mounting screws securing the canopy glass using the 2.5mm Allen wrench.
16
With the screws unthreaded, have an assistant help you to remove the glass.
17
Pull the right-side lever down to release the grease filter.
18
Sharp
19
Unthread the two lower mounting screws securing the appliance to the wall.
20
Next, loosen the two upper mounting screws.
21
Heavy
22
With the screws loosened, you can lift the vent hood up and out to remove.
23
With the front of the hood facing down, set it on a towel or blanket.
24
Now unthread the two rear outside screws securing the stainless-steel panel to the cabinet.
25
Next, unthread the two sets of nuts and bolts in the middle.
26
Now unthread the eight screws securing the panel to the base of the appliance.
27
Rotate the two light bulbs counter-clockwise to remove them from their holders.
28
Sharp
29
You can now detach the panel.
30
Unthread the screws to release the selector switch assembly so you can set the panel aside.
31
Now rotate the two lamp holder assemblies to release them from the cabinet.
32
Unthread the two left-side screws securing the blower assembly.
33
Unthread the two right-side screws as well.
34
Next, unthread the two screws securing the blower assembly bracket to the rear mounting plate
35
Use the 7mm nut driver to unthread the nut to release the blower assembly grounding wire.
36
Using the Phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four screws to release the terminal block cover.
37
Pull the terminal blocks out.
38
Shock
39
Release the potentially-stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury.
40
You can do this by placing a screwdriver blade across the terminals.
41
Note the orientation of the blower motor harness wires, then use the small flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screws to disconnect the wires.
42
Disconnect the two wires from the capacitor.
43
Maneuver the blower assembly out of the cabinet so you can reach the side where the blower wheel and motor are attached to.
44
Now unthread the three screws securing the blower cover using the Phillips-head screwdriver.
45
Lift the blower motor and wheel out of the housing.
46
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to detach the grille from the cover.
47
Rotate the motor mounting bracket counter-clockwise to release the bracket from the cover.
48
Support the blower wheel and use the adjustable wrench to loosen the nut.
49
With the nut loosened, you can slide the blower wheel of the motor shaft.
50
Cut the zip-ties securing the wires and you can fully remove the old motor.
51
To prepare the new blower motor for installation, you should use a wire nut, cap, or tape to cover the end of the unused blue wire.
52
Next, use the 7mm nut driver to unthread the two nuts securing the motor mounting bracket to the old motor.
53
Feed the new motor wires through the hole in the mounting bracket and align the bracket on the motor mounting posts.
54
Align the grounding wire on the appropriate post and thread the nut to secure.
55
Be sure to align the washer on the other mounting post before threading the second nut.
56
Reinstall the blower cover by first inserting the motor wires into the appropriate slot.
57
Align the cover on the motor mounting bracket then rotate the bracket clockwise to lock the cover into place.
58
You can use the small awl to help hold the cover in position.
59
Align the grille on the cover and snap it into place.
60
Slide the blower wheel over the motor shaft and keep the wheel a quarter-inch away from the cover as you thread and tighten the nut.
61
Position the blower wheel and motor in the housing and thread the three screws to secure.
62
Reseat the blower assembly in the cabinet.
63
Connect the two appropriate wires to the capacitor terminals.
64
Insert the remaining wires into the terminal blocks and tighten the screws.
65
Use new zip-ties to secure the wires.
66
Reposition the terminal blocks then align the cover.
67
Rethread the screws to secure the cover.
68
Align the blower assembly grounding wire on the cabinet post, slide on the washer, then thread the nut to secure.
69
Fully position the blower assembly and thread the two screws to secure the assembly bracket to the rear mounting plate.
70
Thread the two left-side screws.
71
Thread the two right-side screws as well.
72
Align the two lamp holder assemblies with the holes in the cabinet and rotate both to lock them into place.
73
Realign the selector switch assembly in the stainless-steel panel and secure it with the screws.
74
Reposition the panel and rethread the eight inner mounting screws.
75
Thread the two sets of nuts and bolts in the middle to secure the panel to the cabinet.
76
Rethread the two outside screws as well.
77
Replace the two light bulbs by inserting the terminals into the holders then rotate clockwise.
78
Reinstall the range vent hood by aliging the rear slots over the upper mounting screws threaded into the wall.
79
Partially tighten the screws to maintain an even gap between the wall and cabinet.
80
Rethread the lower mounting screws.
81
Reinstall the grease filter by aligning the left side tabs with the slots in the hood, then pull the lever to align the right side.
82
Before you reinstall the canopy glass, confirm the hood gasket is intact and aligned.
83
Reposition the glass.
84
Thread the four screws to secure.
85
Fragile
86
Avoid over-tightening the screws.
87
Feed the power and grounding wires through the hole in the junction box.
88
Secure the grounding wires with the nut.
89
Join the black wires and use the wire nut to twist the wires together.
90
Do the same to join the white wires together.
91
Replace the junction box cover and secure it with the screws.
92
Attach the venting to the damper.
93
Slide the upper chimney section into the lower chimney section.
94
Now align the bottom edge of the lower chimney in the groove between the canopy glass and blower housing cabinet.
95
Hook the lower chimney slots on the lower mounting bracket tabs.
96
Lift the upper chimney section up so its flush with the ceiling, then thread the screws to secure the chimney to the upper mounting bracket.
97
Turn the power supply back on and the range vent hood should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the blower motor on a Frigidaire Range Vent Hood (model FHWC3660LSA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is the vent is not blowing air at all.
All of the information for this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
All of the information for this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Range Vent Hood - FHWC3660LSA
2
Frigidaire Range Vent Hood Blower Motor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, 2.5mm Allen wrench, 7mm nut driver, small awl, adjustable wrench
4
Shock
5
Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to the hood.
6
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the left and right side screws securing the upper chimney to the upper mounting bracket.
7
Sharp
8
Slide the chimney down into the lower chimney then have an assistant help you to lift both sections up to detach them from the lower mounting bracket.
9
Detach the venting from the damper.
10
Unthread the two screws securing the junction box cover.
11
Remove the cover and note the orientation of the power and grounding wires.
12
Untwist the wire nuts to separate the power wires.
13
Use the 7mm nut driver to unthread the nut to release the grounding wire.
14
Pull the wires out of the junction box.
15
Unthread the four mounting screws securing the canopy glass using the 2.5mm Allen wrench.
16
With the screws unthreaded, have an assistant help you to remove the glass.
17
Pull the right-side lever down to release the grease filter.
18
Sharp
19
Unthread the two lower mounting screws securing the appliance to the wall.
20
Next, loosen the two upper mounting screws.
21
Heavy
22
With the screws loosened, you can lift the vent hood up and out to remove.
23
With the front of the hood facing down, set it on a towel or blanket.
24
Now unthread the two rear outside screws securing the stainless-steel panel to the cabinet.
25
Next, unthread the two sets of nuts and bolts in the middle.
26
Now unthread the eight screws securing the panel to the base of the appliance.
27
Rotate the two light bulbs counter-clockwise to remove them from their holders.
28
Sharp
29
You can now detach the panel.
30
Unthread the screws to release the selector switch assembly so you can set the panel aside.
31
Now rotate the two lamp holder assemblies to release them from the cabinet.
32
Unthread the two left-side screws securing the blower assembly.
33
Unthread the two right-side screws as well.
34
Next, unthread the two screws securing the blower assembly bracket to the rear mounting plate
35
Use the 7mm nut driver to unthread the nut to release the blower assembly grounding wire.
36
Using the Phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four screws to release the terminal block cover.
37
Pull the terminal blocks out.
38
Shock
39
Release the potentially-stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury.
40
You can do this by placing a screwdriver blade across the terminals.
41
Note the orientation of the blower motor harness wires, then use the small flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screws to disconnect the wires.
42
Disconnect the two wires from the capacitor.
43
Maneuver the blower assembly out of the cabinet so you can reach the side where the blower wheel and motor are attached to.
44
Now unthread the three screws securing the blower cover using the Phillips-head screwdriver.
45
Lift the blower motor and wheel out of the housing.
46
Use the needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to detach the grille from the cover.
47
Rotate the motor mounting bracket counter-clockwise to release the bracket from the cover.
48
Support the blower wheel and use the adjustable wrench to loosen the nut.
49
With the nut loosened, you can slide the blower wheel of the motor shaft.
50
Cut the zip-ties securing the wires and you can fully remove the old motor.
51
To prepare the new blower motor for installation, you should use a wire nut, cap, or tape to cover the end of the unused blue wire.
52
Next, use the 7mm nut driver to unthread the two nuts securing the motor mounting bracket to the old motor.
53
Feed the new motor wires through the hole in the mounting bracket and align the bracket on the motor mounting posts.
54
Align the grounding wire on the appropriate post and thread the nut to secure.
55
Be sure to align the washer on the other mounting post before threading the second nut.
56
Reinstall the blower cover by first inserting the motor wires into the appropriate slot.
57
Align the cover on the motor mounting bracket then rotate the bracket clockwise to lock the cover into place.
58
You can use the small awl to help hold the cover in position.
59
Align the grille on the cover and snap it into place.
60
Slide the blower wheel over the motor shaft and keep the wheel a quarter-inch away from the cover as you thread and tighten the nut.
61
Position the blower wheel and motor in the housing and thread the three screws to secure.
62
Reseat the blower assembly in the cabinet.
63
Connect the two appropriate wires to the capacitor terminals.
64
Insert the remaining wires into the terminal blocks and tighten the screws.
65
Use new zip-ties to secure the wires.
66
Reposition the terminal blocks then align the cover.
67
Rethread the screws to secure the cover.
68
Align the blower assembly grounding wire on the cabinet post, slide on the washer, then thread the nut to secure.
69
Fully position the blower assembly and thread the two screws to secure the assembly bracket to the rear mounting plate.
70
Thread the two left-side screws.
71
Thread the two right-side screws as well.
72
Align the two lamp holder assemblies with the holes in the cabinet and rotate both to lock them into place.
73
Realign the selector switch assembly in the stainless-steel panel and secure it with the screws.
74
Reposition the panel and rethread the eight inner mounting screws.
75
Thread the two sets of nuts and bolts in the middle to secure the panel to the cabinet.
76
Rethread the two outside screws as well.
77
Replace the two light bulbs by inserting the terminals into the holders then rotate clockwise.
78
Reinstall the range vent hood by aliging the rear slots over the upper mounting screws threaded into the wall.
79
Partially tighten the screws to maintain an even gap between the wall and cabinet.
80
Rethread the lower mounting screws.
81
Reinstall the grease filter by aligning the left side tabs with the slots in the hood, then pull the lever to align the right side.
82
Before you reinstall the canopy glass, confirm the hood gasket is intact and aligned.
83
Reposition the glass.
84
Thread the four screws to secure.
85
Fragile
86
Avoid over-tightening the screws.
87
Feed the power and grounding wires through the hole in the junction box.
88
Secure the grounding wires with the nut.
89
Join the black wires and use the wire nut to twist the wires together.
90
Do the same to join the white wires together.
91
Replace the junction box cover and secure it with the screws.
92
Attach the venting to the damper.
93
Slide the upper chimney section into the lower chimney section.
94
Now align the bottom edge of the lower chimney in the groove between the canopy glass and blower housing cabinet.
95
Hook the lower chimney slots on the lower mounting bracket tabs.
96
Lift the upper chimney section up so its flush with the ceiling, then thread the screws to secure the chimney to the upper mounting bracket.
97
Turn the power supply back on and the range vent hood should be ready for use.
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