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Maytag Range vent hood motor is loud or noisy

If your Maytag range vent hood motor is loud or noisy, the most likely cause is worn motor bearings. A noisy vent fan motor, exhaust fan motor, blower motor, or vent fan motor may have a shaft that moves from side to side when you wiggle it. The shaft should not have any play. Some older Maytag range vent hoods have oil spouts, so lubricating the motor bearings may help the fan turn freely. If the noise continues, the motor cannot be lubricated, or the shaft still moves, replace the motor. The next likely cause is a worn or loose blower wheel. Check that the wheel is tight on the motor shaft and is not scraping the fan housing. A loose or worn fan blade can cause the same range making loud noise symptom and should also be replaced if it has shifted or contacts the housing. Whether your Maytag hood has an exhaust fan, vent fan, or blower motor, enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific range vent hood.

01 - Maytag Range Vent Hood Exhaust Fan Motor

The exhaust fan motor bearings might be worn out. To determine if the motor bearings are worn out, try wiggling the motor shaft back and forth. The motor shaft should not move at all. If the motor shaft moves even by a slight amount, the motor 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 - Maytag Range Vent Hood Fan Motor

The fan motor bearings might be worn out. To determine if the motor bearings are worn out, try wiggling the motor shaft back and forth. The motor shaft should not move at all. If the motor shaft moves even by a slight amount, the motor 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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03 - Maytag Range Vent Hood Blower Motor

The exhaust blower motor bearings might be worn out. To determine if the motor bearings are worn out, try wiggling the motor shaft back and forth. The motor shaft should not move at all. If the motor shaft moves even by a slight amount, the motor 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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04 - Maytag Range Vent Hood Vent Fan Motor

Usually, when the vent fan motor is noisy, 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 vent fan motor.
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05 - Maytag Range Vent Hood Blower Wheel

The blower wheel might be worn out and loose on the motor shaft causing it scrape on the fan housing. Check to make sure the wheel is tight on the motor shaft and has not slipped on the shaft causing it to contact the fan housing. If the blower wheel is loose on the motor shaft it should be replaced.
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06 - Maytag Range Vent Hood Fan Blade

The fan blade might be worn out and loose on the motor shaft causing it scrape on the fan housing. Check to make sure the blade is tight on the motor shaft and has not slipped on the shaft causing it to contact the fan housing. If the fan blade is loose on the motor shaft it should be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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