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Whirlpool Range making a loud noise
Is your Whirlpool range making a loud noise? The sound usually comes from a damaged fan blade, but a gas ignition problem can also create a sudden whoosh or boom. Inspect the range fan blade for bends, looseness, or rubbing against its housing. If the noise occurs at a burner, test the spark ignition switch, then the spark ignition switch and harness, for electrical continuity. Intermittent switching can let gas build up before ignition, causing a flash. A worn fan motor is another common source of oven fan noise or a loud humming noise, especially if its bearings are failing or the blower is damaged. If the oven igniter glows for more than 90 seconds before lighting the gas, or has no continuity, replace the weak igniter. Finally, a failing convection motor can rattle or allow the convection fan to contact the housing. Disconnect power and shut off the gas before inspecting or testing parts. Whether your Whirlpool range is making noise when heating or the fan is making noise, enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your range.
01 - Whirlpool 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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02 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Spark Ignition Switch
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.
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03 - Whirlpool 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.
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04 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Fan Motor
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.
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05 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Igniter
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.
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06 - Whirlpool Range/Stove/Oven Convection Motor
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.
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