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DrewE
Sep 16, 2015Explorer II
kmiller wrote:
Yes exactly, sounds what is happening, i will check the motor to see if its warm. I thought my wife was turning the fan off and I would turn it on and it would work, I guess it was cool down and then work. I will try the oil with jumper to 12 volt. Is it worth locating bearings or would be better to replace with new if this continues?
Thanks
Assuming this is a fan in a vent, and even more assuming it's the typical low-end sort that most makers install, I rather doubt you'd find just the bearings; I don't think they're generally built to be replaceable. You might be able to source a suitable replacement motor for not excessively much money.
However, upgraded fans such as the Fantastic Fan are not all that expensive, relatively speaking. If my fans were to stop working and not readily repairable, I would very seriously consider putting in a better one of some sort. There is a certain amount of menial labor involved particularly in removing old caulking/sealing to get the old fan out, but it's basically a straightforward job.
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