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Americana Range making a loud noise

If your Americana range is making a loud noise, the fan blade is the most likely cause. A bent blade or blade that has slipped on the shaft can rub against the housing, creating an oven fan noise or rattling sound. Inspect the blade and replace it if damaged. A faulty spark ignition switch, or the spark ignition switch and harness, can also cause a sudden "whoosh" when gas builds up before ignition. Test the switch for continuity with a multimeter. A worn fan motor is another common source of an oven making noise, especially if its bearings are failing or the blade or blower is damaged. If the noise happens during baking, a weak oven igniter may delay gas ignition and cause a small boom or whoosh. An igniter that glows for more than 90 seconds without lighting the burner may need replacement. Finally, a failing convection motor can rattle or allow the convection fan to hit the housing. Disconnect power and shut off the gas before inspecting parts. Enter your Americana range model number to find the exact replacement fan blade, spark ignition switch, igniter, fan motor, or convection motor for your appliance.

01 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Americana range making a loud noise when the oven or fan runs?
Why does my gas stove make a whoosh or boom noise when it lights?
How do I know if the Americana oven igniter is causing the loud noise?
What should I check if my convection oven is making a rattling or grinding noise?
How do I find the correct replacement fan blade, motor, igniter, or spark switch for my Americana range?