Why is my new oven making clicking and popping noises?
The loud, repeated clicking and popping that starts after about 15 minutes is typically normal thermal expansion of the metal during the first few uses. Because the noise stops and starts, owners often worry the appliance is defective and rush to contact the retailer before their 48-hour return window closes.
What people tried
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Why is my new oven making clicking and popping noises?
- 1Unplugging the appliance to see if the noises persist while it cools down.Did this help you?
- 2Running the oven completely empty at high heat to help components settle and burn off factory oils.Did this help you?
- 3Demanding a replacement or refund directly from the retailer.Did this help you?
- 4Posting complaints on social media to force a response from the manufacturer.Did this help you?
- 5Scheduling a warranty service call.Did this help you?
In their words
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“After about 15 minutes, the oven started making loud, repeated clicking/popping noises. The noises would stop for a while and then start again.”source ↗
“Could this simply be normal thermal expansion of the metal, especially during the first few uses? Or could it indicate a defect?”source ↗
“Any ideas what this sound is during the spin cycle? It gets louder and bangs more near the end of the video. I'm calling Lowe's tomorrow. But I'm one day past their 48 hour return window.”source ↗
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