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Nutone Range vent hood fan or blower not working
Is your NuTone range vent hood fan or blower not working? Start with the exhaust fan motor, fan motor, blower motor, or vent fan motor. When the motor hums but the blower does not turn, worn motor shaft bearings are the most likely cause. Older, larger motors may have oil spouts, so lubricate the motor bearings and check whether the fan starts turning freely. If the motor cannot be lubricated or still will not run, replace the motor. If the motor is not the problem, inspect the blower wheel and housing. Grease, debris, or another obstruction can stop the blower wheel, and the wheel may also rub against the housing. Turn the blower wheel by hand with the power disconnected. It should spin freely without scraping. Clear any obstruction or replace the blower wheel and housing if it remains stuck or damaged. Before ordering a NuTone range vent hood replacement part, enter your model number to find the exact motor, blower wheel, or housing that fits your specific hood. Disconnect power before testing or servicing the fan assembly.
01 - Nutone 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 - Nutone 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 - Nutone 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 - Nutone 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 - Nutone 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 - Nutone 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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