⚠️ This Part Is No Longer Available (NLA)

Part 71001304 has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no published OEM substitute.
Limited used stock may be available — see variant options above.
Contact us if you need help sourcing an alternative or confirming compatibility with your model.

Downdraft Not Exhausting? Blower Motor 71001304 – Fix JennAir & Whirlpool Downdraft Ventilation Failures

If your JennAir or Whirlpool downdraft cooktop or range has lost suction, runs silently, or the vent won’t retract or exhaust properly, a failed exhaust blower motor is the most common cause. In most JennAir and Whirlpool-manufactured downdraft ranges and cooktops, the blower motor is the core of the ventilation system — when it fails, the downdraft loses all draw, smoke and odours are no longer captured, and the vent may stop retracting entirely. ⚡ Common failure point in JennAir-built downdraft cooktops and ranges. Part 71001304 is the genuine OEM 115 V / 3.0 A exhaust blower motor that restores full downdraft suction and ventilation performance. Note: This part has been discontinued by the manufacturer with no published OEM replacement. Limited used stock only.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Cooktop or range powers on and burners/elements function normally
• ✔ Downdraft vent mechanism moves (or previously moved) correctly
• ✔ Power supply to the motor confirmed OK
• ✔ ONLY problem is loss of suction or blower not spinning

Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Downdraft vent runs silently with no airflow or suction
• Blower motor hums but does not spin
• Vent retracts but produces no draw when activated
• Burning smell from motor area during operation

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this blower motor restores full downdraft ventilation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: 71001304
• Type: Genuine OEM Downdraft Cooktop & Range Exhaust Blower Motor — 115 V, 3.0 A
• Replaces: No verified OEM supersession — discontinued without substitute
• Brands: JennAir, Whirlpool, Maytag

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 45–60 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove the cooktop or range access panel to reach the downdraft blower housing. Disconnect the motor wiring harness and mounting hardware, swap the motor, reconnect, and restore power. Confirm full suction at all speed settings before reassembling the panel.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with CVDX4180B, CVDX4180W, CVE3400B, CVE3400W, CVE3401B, CVE3401Q, CVE3401W, CVG2420B, CVG2420W, CVGX2423B, CVGX2423Q, CVGX2423W, JED8430ADB, JED8430ADQ, JED8430ADW plus additional JennAir and Whirlpool models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

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