Is your Hardwick range making a loud noise, such as rattling, humming, a whoosh, or a small boom? Start by inspecting the fan blade, the most likely cause of oven fan noise. A bent blade or blade sliding on the shaft can rub against the housing and create a loud sound. If the noise occurs when a gas burner lights, a faulty spark ignition switch or spark ignition switch and harness may let gas build up before ignition, causing a flash or whoosh. Next, check the fan motor. Worn bearings, a damaged blower, or a loose shaft can make the motor noisy. If the oven makes a boom when heating, the igniter may be weak and delaying gas ignition. An igniter that glows for more than 90 seconds without lighting the flame should be replaced. Finally, a failing convection motor can rattle or allow the convection fan to hit its housing. Disconnect power before testing parts, and use a multimeter when checking switch or igniter continuity. Enter your Hardwick range model number to find the exact replacement fan blade, spark ignition switch, harness, fan motor, igniter, or convection motor for your appliance.
01 - Hardwick Range/Stove/Oven Fan Blade
The fan blade may be bent or sliding on the shaft and rubbing on the housing. Inspect the fan blade. If the fan blade is bent or damaged it will need to be replaced.
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If the gas is not lighting correctly, it can build up and flash, causing a “whoosh” noise on the burner. This can potentially be caused by a faulty spark ignition switch only working intermittently. You can use a multimeter to test the spark ignition switch or switches for electrical continuity to determine if the component is functioning normally.
03 - Hardwick Range/Stove/Oven Spark Ignition Switch and Harness
If the gas is not lighting correctly, it can build up and flash, causing a “whoosh” noise on the burner. This can potentially be caused by a faulty spark ignition switch and harness only working intermittently. You can use a multimeter to test the spark ignition switches for electrical continuity to determine if the assembly is functioning normally.
The fan motor turns the fan blade to circulate the air. The fan motor is often sold as an assembly. If the fan motor bearings are bad, or the fan blade or blower is damaged, the fan motor will need to be replaced.
If the gas is not being ignited promptly, it can build up and flash causing a small "boom" noise in the oven or a "whoosh" noise on the burner. A faulty igniter could be the cause of the gas not igniting promptly. To determine if the igniter is defective, observe the igniter when the oven is on. If the igniter glows for more than 90 seconds without igniting the gas flame, this indicates that the igniter is too weak to open the valve. If the igniter is weak, replace it. If the igniter does not glow at all, use a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity. If the igniter does not have continuity, replace it.
The convection motor drives the convection fan to circulate the air inside the oven. The convection oven must circulate the air for the oven to heat evenly. If the motor bearings are bad the motor may rattle or the fan may hit the housing. If the convection fan motor shaft wobbles, or the motor is making a loud noise, replace the convection motor.