LG Oven Convection Fan Motor Replacement — What This Part Does
The convection fan motor spins the fan blade to circulate hot air inside the oven cavity during convection cooking. This moving air distributes heat evenly around food for faster, more uniform baking and roasting. The motor runs on 120 V AC and mounts behind the oven’s rear panel, drawing air through the cavity and pushing it back out through vents.
Motors fail when the windings short or open from heat cycling, when bearings seize from age and dust, or when the shaft binds against a warped blade or loose mounting. Loose or corroded wire connectors at the motor terminals can also stop operation. LG’s main control board sends power to the motor during convection modes, so a no-power condition can look like motor failure until you test voltage at the connector.
Signs It Needs Replacing
- Convection fan does not spin during convection bake or roast You select a convection mode and hear no fan noise or airflow from the rear vents, indicating the motor is not receiving power or is mechanically failed.
- Uneven browning or longer cook times in convection modes Food bakes unevenly or takes longer than recipe times because hot air is not circulating to distribute heat.
- Humming or buzzing sound with no blade movement The motor receives voltage and hums but the blade does not turn, meaning the motor windings are energized but the rotor or blade is stuck.
- Intermittent fan operation or stopping mid-cycle The fan starts then quits, or runs only for a few seconds before stopping, pointing to a failing motor or loose connector.
- Burning smell from the rear of the oven during convection Overheating windings or a seized bearing produce a hot electrical odor as the motor struggles or shorts internally.
- Blade spins freely by hand but motor will not start When power is off you can rotate the blade easily, yet the motor does not run when commanded, indicating open windings or no voltage supply.
How to Replace It
- Unplug the range from the wall outlet or switch off the dedicated circuit breaker at your home’s panel to de-energize the appliance completely.
- Pull the range forward from the wall to access the rear panel, leaving enough slack in the power cord and any gas line if applicable.
- Remove the sheet-metal screws securing the rear access panel and lift the panel off to expose the convection fan motor and blade assembly mounted on the back wall of the oven.
- Locate the fan blade (impeller) on the motor shaft and remove the retaining nut or clip holding the blade in place, then slide the blade off the threaded shaft and set it aside.
- Disconnect the wire connector from the motor terminals by pulling the plug straight off, noting the wire colors or taking a photo for correct reconnection.
- Unbolt or unscrew the motor mounting bracket from the oven wall, typically two or three screws or nuts, and carefully pull the old motor out of the housing.
- Position the new convection fan motor into the mounting bracket, aligning the shaft through the center hole, and secure it with the original fasteners.
- Slide the fan blade back onto the motor shaft with the correct orientation (curved side facing the motor or as marked), then thread on the retaining nut or install the C-clip to lock the blade in place.
- Reconnect the wire harness to the motor terminals, making sure the connector seats fully and matches the original wiring configuration, then replace the rear access panel and screws, push the range back into position, restore power, and test a convection cycle to verify airflow and even heating.
The Part You Need
| Part | Notes |
|---|---|
| LG convection fan motor | Amazon | Common OEM part number EAU62343001 (120 V, 60 Hz, 1600/1300 RPM, 0.52/0.35 A, threaded shaft, C-clip included, three terminal connections) or EAU61865302 for some LG ranges. Cross-reference AP6028831 and PS117611388. Find your exact part number on the model and serial plate inside the oven door frame or on the front frame under the door, then verify fit with your parts supplier. |
Related Error Codes
If this part is failing you may also see one of these codes:
- Lg Oven F1 error code
- Lg Oven F10 error code
- Lg Oven F11 error code
- Lg Oven F12 error code
- Lg Oven F17 error code
- Lg Oven F19 error code
- Lg Oven F2 error code
- Lg Oven F3 error code
- Lg Oven F4 error code
- Lg Oven F5 error code
When to Call a Pro
If you are uncomfortable working with 120 V wiring or accessing the back of a heavy range, hire a technician. If you measure correct supply voltage at the motor connector during a convection cycle but replacing the motor does not restore operation, the control board or relay may be at fault and requires board-level diagnosis. When the fan blade is warped, the housing is cracked, or you find burnt wiring at the connector, a pro can evaluate whether additional oven-cavity components need replacement and perform a full electrical safety check. For gas line, burner, or igniter work, or if you ever smell gas, stop and call a licensed technician.