Noisy a/c fan

[dieselgrin]

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

[dieselgrin]

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.

[Joe417]

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.

[dieselgrin]

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

[bikendan]

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?

[gatorcq]

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.