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Broan Range vent hood fan or blower not working
When your Broan range vent hood fan is not working, start by listening to the blower motor. A motor that hums but does not turn usually has worn motor shaft bearings, making the exhaust fan motor, fan motor, or blower motor the most likely cause. Older, larger Broan motors may have oil spouts, so lubricating the motor bearings can restore smooth operation. If the motor cannot be lubricated or still will not turn, replace it. The next likely cause is a restricted blower wheel. Turn off power to the range vent hood, then try spinning the blower wheel by hand. Remove any obstruction and check that the wheel is not rubbing against the blower housing. If it does not spin freely after clearing the housing, replace the blower wheel or the blower wheel and housing assembly. These checks address common Broan range hood fan problems, including a vent hood fan that hums, stalls, or makes unusual noise. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement motor, blower wheel, or housing that fits your Broan range vent hood.
01 - Broan Range Vent Hood Exhaust Fan Motor
Usually, when the blower motor hums but does not turn, it indicates that the motor shaft bearings are worn out. Some older, larger motors have oil spouts. If your motor has oil spouts, try adding oil to the motor bearings to get the fan to turn freely. If lubricating the motor bearings does not solve the problem, or if the motor can’t be lubricated, replace the exhaust fan motor.
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02 - Broan Range Vent Hood Fan Motor
Usually, when the blower motor hums but does not turn, it indicates that the motor shaft bearings are worn out. Some older, larger motors have oil spouts. If your motor has oil spouts, try adding oil to the motor bearings to get the fan to turn freely. If lubricating the motor bearings does not solve the problem, or if the motor can’t be lubricated, replace the fan motor.
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03 - Broan Range Vent Hood Blower Motor
Usually, when the blower motor hums but does not turn, it indicates that the motor shaft bearings are worn out. Some older, larger motors have oil spouts. If your motor has oil spouts, try adding oil to the motor bearings to get the fan to turn freely. If lubricating the motor bearings does not solve the problem, or if the motor can’t be lubricated, replace the blower motor.
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04 - Broan Range Vent Hood Vent Fan Motor
Usually, when the vent fan motor hums but does not turn, it indicates that the motor shaft bearings are worn out. Some older, larger motors have oil spouts. If your motor has oil spouts, try adding oil to the motor bearings to get the fan to turn freely. If lubricating the motor bearings does not solve the problem, or if the motor can’t be lubricated, replace the exhaust fan motor.
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05 - Broan Range Vent Hood Blower Wheel and Housing
One possibility is that something is caught in the blower wheel. It is also possible that the blower wheel is rubbing against the blower housing. To determine if the blower wheel is at fault, try spinning the blower fan by hand. If the blower wheel does not spin freely, check for the blower wheel for obstructions. In addition, ensure that the blower wheel is not rubbing against the blower housing. If the blower wheel is clear of obstructions, but it still doesn’t spin freely, replace the blower wheel and housing.
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06 - Broan Range Vent Hood Blower Wheel
One possibility is that something is caught in the blower wheel. It is also possible that the blower wheel is rubbing against the blower housing. To determine if the blower wheel is at fault, try spinning the blower fan by hand. If the blower wheel does not spin freely, check for the blower wheel for obstructions. In addition, ensure that the blower wheel is not rubbing against the blower housing. If the blower wheel is clear of obstructions, but it still doesn’t spin freely, replace the blower wheel.
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