Noisy a/c fan

Joe417 wrote:
If you are mechanically and electrically handy, yes you can, depending on the AC you have.

My AC fan started making a lot of noise and stopped turning. Pulled the motor out and found the bronze bushings were riveted in. I carefully remove the armature from each half of the motor housing and found they weren't worn out just dry of grease. I drilled the rivets out, polished the shafts, heat greased the bushings, and reassembled with screws.

Still running well after maybe a year and a half.

If the bushings are worn you may not be able to find replacements.

You can always replace the fan motor. Most are sold on ebay.

Probably more than I can handle. Lol. I'll climb up there to check brand and model. It's pretty old.

If you are mechanically and electrically handy, yes you can, depending on the AC you have.

My AC fan started making a lot of noise and stopped turning. Pulled the motor out and found the bronze bushings were riveted in. I carefully remove the armature from each half of the motor housing and found they weren't worn out just dry of grease. I drilled the rivets out, polished the shafts, heat greased the bushings, and reassembled with screws.

Still running well after maybe a year and a half.

If the bushings are worn you may not be able to find replacements.

You can always replace the fan motor. Most are sold on ebay.

My bust. It's roof unit. It's ducted and has simple cover for shower .

dieselgrin wrote:
Is there a way to grease the a/c fan? If not, what about replacing? Thanks

Is it ducted a/couple or blast from the center a/c?

No, there is no zerk fitting. replace it. Most fans are less the $100.

Of course I am guessing as to which A/C fan you are talking about. Dash, basement, or roof.

As you did not provide enough information.