Whirlpool oven fan not working
Common reasons your Whirlpool oven fan is not working
The most common reasons your Whirlpool oven fan is not working are a defective electronic control board, cracked igniter or a broken bake element.
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Electronic Control Board32% of the time it's the
Igniter4% of the time it's the
Bake Element11% of the time it's the
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Whirlpool oven
Electronic Control Board Replacement
An inoperative electronic control board can lead to various failures in an oven, including a lack of power or heating in the oven, or prevent the oven from turning off. This is because the board serves as the brain of the oven, controlling crucial operations such as regulating oven temperatures, running cooling fans, controlling cooking time and controlling the self-clean cycle of the oven. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. A failing board may prevent the oven door latch from engaging, or may cause a chattering or clicking noise from the oven or emit a burning odor. Due to the potential impact on multiple components, it is advisable to have a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests on the board to confirm if replacement is necessary.
Igniter Replacement
When an oven igniter is faulty, it can prevent a burner from igniting, resulting in no heat from the bake or broil burners in the oven. A failed igniter could also cause difficulty in lighting the burner, requiring multiple attempts to achieve ignition. The igniter may emit a clicking sound without successfully lighting the gas, indicating a malfunction. In some cases, the igniter may not produce any visible spark at all. An igniter failure can lead to delayed ignition, causing a noticeable delay between turning the knob and the burner lighting.
Bake Element Replacement
A broken oven bake element will prevent the element from heating. In some cases, the bake element may show visible signs of damage, such as cracks, blisters, or burn marks. A failing element may exhibit an inability of the oven to reach or maintain the set temperature. You may notice uneven cooking or prolonged cooking times. If the element is severely damaged, it may cause sparking, smoking or odd noises during operation. Having a Sears Home Services professional address these symptoms promptly is essential to ensure consistent and effective baking performance in the oven.
Why is my Whirlpool oven fan not spinning?
When the convection fan in your Whirlpool oven isn’t spinning, a failed fan motor, faulty oven door switch, bad electronic control board or wiring failure could be causing the problem.
Check the oven door switch
In many ovens, the convection fan won’t turn on or keep running when the oven door is open – or a faulty oven door switch detects that the door is open.
Test the oven door switch using this procedure:
- Turn the oven light off if it’s turned on so that the oven light will only come on when you open the oven door.
- Open the oven door and see if the oven light shuts off when you press in on the oven door switch plunger.
If the oven door switch isn’t working, replace it.
Here’s a video that shows how to replace the door switch in a common type of range:
If you’re not confident that you can safely replace the oven door switch on your own, schedule oven repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to install a new door switch.
Schedule repair service
If the door switch is okay, then a bad fan motor, control board problem or wiring failure is likely preventing the fan from running.
Schedule oven repair service to have a service technician find and fix the cause of the fan failure.
What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool oven fan not working issue
How is the fan not working problem fixed?
Correcting most fan not working problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, igniter or bake element. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to a successful Whirlpool oven repair. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for an oven fan that is not working
When the oven fan is not working it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of oven failures.
What to look out for with an oven fan not working diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your oven problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Repair Oven Resources
Look out for these common oven problems and act quickly when you see these issues happening.
When your oven malfunctions, the decision to repair or replace it can be a tough call.
Identifying the root cause becomes paramount when your oven starts acting up.
A malfunctioning oven can disrupt meal preparations, necessitating swift action.
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Additional possible Whirlpool oven symptoms you may experience
- Whirlpool oven burner not working
- Whirlpool oven light not working
- Whirlpool oven display not working
- Whirlpool oven stopped working
- Whirlpool oven gas model not igniting
- Whirlpool oven won't heat up
- Whirlpool oven not heating
- Whirlpool oven no power
- Whirlpool oven not turning on
- Whirlpool oven not working
- Whirlpool oven broiler not working
- Whirlpool oven won't light
- Whirlpool oven door not closing
- Whirlpool oven element not working
- Whirlpool oven igniter not working
- Whirlpool oven not heating past 100
- Whirlpool oven won't turn off