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Ikea Range Vent Hood Fan or Blower Not Working

The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Range vent hood fan or blower not working are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.

Most Frequent Causes for Range vent hood fan or blower not working

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Cause 1Exhaust 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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Cause 2Fan 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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Cause 3Blower 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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Cause 4Vent 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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Cause 5Blower 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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Cause 6Blower 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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Cause 7Fan Blade

Ensure that the fan blade turns freely. If the fan does not turn freely, check to see if the fan blade is rubbing against the blower housing. Inspect the fan blade for damage. If the fan blade is damaged, replace it.

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Cause 8Touchpad

If you've determined the thermal fuse has not blown and the control is receiving power, then the touchpad is likely defective and will need to be replaced.

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Cause 9Touchpad and Control Panel

If you've determined the thermal fuse has not blown and the touchpad and control panel is receiving power, then the touchpad and control panel is likely defective and will need to be replaced.

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Cause 10Control Board

If none of the touchpad buttons are working, then it's possible the range vent hood's control board is defective. However, control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check all of the more commonly defective parts.

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Cause 11Main Control Board

If none of the touchpad buttons are working, then it's possible the range vent hood's main control board is defective. However, control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the main control board, first check all of the more commonly defective parts.

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Cause 12Control Module

If none of the touchpad buttons are working, then it's possible the range vent hood's control module is defective. However, control modules are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the module, first check all of the more commonly defective parts.

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Cause 13Fan Switch

To determine if the switch is defective, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.

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Cause 14Push Button Switch

To determine if the push button switch is defective, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.

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Cause 15Fan or Light Switch

To determine if the switch is defective, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.

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Cause 16Switch Kit

To determine if the switch kit is defective, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace the switch kit.

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Cause 17Rocker Switch

To determine if the rocker switch is defective, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the rocker switch does not have continuity, replace it.

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Cause 18Rotary Switch

To determine if the rotary switch is defective, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the rotary switch does not have continuity, replace it.

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Cause 19Selector Switch

To determine if the selector switch is defective, consult your vent hood’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the selector switch does not have continuity, replace it.

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Cause 20Switch

To determine if the switch is defective, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.

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Cause 21Obstructed Fan Blade or Blower Wheel

Check the fan blade or blower wheel for any obstructions keeping the fan blade or blower wheel from turning freely. If you can remove the obstruction without breaking the fan blade or blower wheel, the vent should be functional. If the fan blade or blower wheel is damaged or extremely dirty you should replace it.