Coleman 13.5 fan not running
My 13.5 rooftop air fan wasn't running. I reached up and gave the fan a spin, it started running fine. How do I fix this? Thanks.
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You gave it a Spin...
Did it spin freely or did it seem like you got it "unstuck?"
If it moves freely takes what I'll call a fast spin to pick up and run, then good chance it's a run capacitor. Probably 7.5-MFD at 370 or 440 VAC.
If it felt sticky, you may be able to oil the bearings with Turbine Oil. The bearing on the fan end of the motor will probably be the sticky one. I had this happen, sticky bearing on fan end of shaft. Even taking the motor apart and crocus clothing the bearing, it'd stick again. Ended up with a new motor, about $100 on Amazon.
Did it spin freely or did it seem like you got it "unstuck?"
If it moves freely takes what I'll call a fast spin to pick up and run, then good chance it's a run capacitor. Probably 7.5-MFD at 370 or 440 VAC.
If it felt sticky, you may be able to oil the bearings with Turbine Oil. The bearing on the fan end of the motor will probably be the sticky one. I had this happen, sticky bearing on fan end of shaft. Even taking the motor apart and crocus clothing the bearing, it'd stick again. Ended up with a new motor, about $100 on Amazon.
