It was running at a very low rpm.
Replacing attic fan bearings.
My attic fan started squeaking this morning.
Is anyone aware of one thanks for any suggestions you can offer lar.
Try opening the attic entry hatchway place plastic on floor to catch any debris that shoots out of attic run fan to see if motor shuts off.
Fan bearing oil.
Went to hd and lowes picked up a new thermostat and fan motor.
It s a more affordable fix than getting a new attic fan.
For the next 4 years i m still in my 25 year old house.
Not enough attic ventilation so motor is laboring too hard.
2018 03 13 rated 5 out of 5 by ksfarmer from extract replacement i needed a shaft and bearings for my barrel fan.
So if your s doesn t you can skip this step completely.
The purpose of ball bearings is to make the fan run.
If the motor isn t working you will need an attic fan motor replacement or attic replacement fan.
I ve looked but cannot find an attic fan with ball bearings.
Http amzn to 1tq17ky replacing and attic fan is easier than you might think.
I bought both 42 fans used cheap they were really beat up by replacing motors and bearing assemblies they run like new and are very quiet.
This attic fan motor is the most expensive repair for attic exhaust fans.
Not all attic fans have ball bearings.
With some basic tools you can replace the fan motor or.
Was gone for about an hour.
Bad fan shaft bearing.
These fans only have a short lifespan of two or three years after which the motor will begin to rust and this is financially not worth repairing.
After you realize that it s not an electrical or thermostat problem the chances of it being a problem with the motor are quite high.
The oil to use in lubricating a ceiling fan s bearings is very specific.
I went into the attic almost passed out and tried to see if there were any lube points.
Same as above but spin fan blade by hand.
There are many replacement blades available on amazon.
It would start up and then stop less than a minute later.
I couldn t see any.
If steps 1 through 3 do not fix the problem then it is time to replace the gable attic fan.
It s burned through 4 of the 12 attic fans with sleeve bearings.
Using the wrong type can clog up the bearings and ruin the fan oftentimes requiring a full replacement.
You want to find 10 15 or 20 weight non detergent motor oil.
