Diagnosing Induction Fan Issues on a Non-WiFi Grill

Information about common issues that can be found and simple steps to replace an induction fan on your non-WiFIRE Traeger grill.

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• Buy a draft induction fan for a non-WiFi grill on traeger.com
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• Induction Fan Replacement Instructions for Non-WiFi Grills

Applicable Part Numbers

The issues reviewed in this article apply to grills without WiFi connectivity. The part numbers for induction fans on these grills include the following:

• KIT0019
• KIT0182
• KIT0469
• KIT0468
  
  

Disconnected Fan

On the chance that a fan is disconnected, use these steps to reconnect. correctly. You may want to use the connection instructions outlined in Wiring to assist you through these steps.

1. Remove the bottom or side panel of the hopper to view the components inside.
2. With the grill on and running, see if the fan is spinning.
   • If the fan is disconnected, the fan should not be spinning.
3. Turn off and unplug the grill.
4. Unscrew the controller and pull it out enough to see the wires connected to the back.
5. Ensure the fan is correctly connected to the controller.
   • See AC Grill Wiring for more in-depth instructions.
   • Check the connections between the orange and white wires.
     1. If the fan starts spinning after securing the connections and running the grill, you are ready to continue grilling. 
     2. If the fan does not spin after securing connections, contact Customer Support.
        
        

Strange Noises Coming From Fan

A noisy fan is usually due to grime built up on the fan or a wire or other object hitting the fan while it's turning.

1. Check the inside of the hopper by removing the bottom grill grate to see if you can locate if something, such as a wire zip tie is hitting the fan.
2. If there is nothing visibly hitting the fan, manually spin the fan with your hand to help break up any grime that has built up. Pressurized air cans could help remove pellet dust and a damp rag could be used to wipe off grime.
   
   

Fan Not Turning / No Noise Coming from Fan

When working as designed, induction fans in AC grills produce a soft whizzing/humming sound that stays on continuously. If you don't hear the fan running, chances are that the fan isn't spinning. This may be caused by a variety of factors such as a buildup of grime, using an extension cord, disconnected wires, etc. 

• Confirm the fan isn't spinning.
  1. Power on the grill.
  2. Set the controller to SMOKE or any temperature so that it's running.
  3. Look up from underneath the hopper and find the induction fan.
     • Depending on the grill model, you may need to remove the bottom hopper access panel. 
     • On AC grills, you will find two fans: the induction fan and the auger motor fan. The induction fan is larger, has an orange wire, and is not connected to a motor like the auger motor fan is.
       
• If the fan isn't turning, use your finger to move the blades manually. 
  • This often loosens up any buildup that is preventing the fan from spinning on its own. If this doesn't cause the fan to start spinning on its own, continue. Pressurized air cans could help remove pellet dust and a damp rag could be used to wipe off grime.
• Turn off and unplug the grill. 
• Unscrew the controller, pulling it away from the grill to expose the back where the component wiring connects to the controller. 
• Follow steps in AC Grill Wiring to confirm wiring connections and to do a wire swap test. 
  
  

Melted Fan

A melted induction fan usually happens after the fan has been replaced and it was installed backward. If you find that your fan is melted, please contact Customer Support.