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ceiling fan lubrication?
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| G.T. Tyson 2005-07-19, 11:25 pm |
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Our ceiling fan in the den, after approx. 10 years of good service, has
suddenly began emitting annoying squeaks and rattles. I looked inside
the "cowling" and found nothing loose, but the motor was hot as blazes
and I nearly burned myself on it. The blades are all securely tightened
on. The motor appears to be entirely enclosed. Is there a way to oil it,
or should I start shopping around for a new one?
GTTyson
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| TURTLE 2005-07-19, 11:25 pm |
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"G.T. Tyson" <gtyson@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:S0hDe.17348$oj4.372799@twister.southeast.rr.com...
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> Our ceiling fan in the den, after approx. 10 years of good service, has
> suddenly began emitting annoying squeaks and rattles. I looked inside the
> "cowling" and found nothing loose, but the motor was hot as blazes and I
> nearly burned myself on it. The blades are all securely tightened on. The
> motor appears to be entirely enclosed. Is there a way to oil it, or should I
> start shopping around for a new one?
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> GTTyson
This is Turtle.
Most fan can be oiled plain motor oil and no penitrating oil , if you can
figure it out but Do start pricing new ones in the near future.
TURTLE
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| ~^Johnny^~ 2005-07-24, 9:06 pm |
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On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:37:06 GMT, "G.T. Tyson" <gtyson@nc.rr.com>
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> Our ceiling fan in the den, after approx. 10 years of good service,
>has suddenly began emitting annoying squeaks and rattles. I looked
>inside the "cowling" and found nothing loose, but the motor was hot
>as blazes and I nearly burned myself on it. The blades are all
>securely tightened on. The motor appears to be entirely enclosed.
>Is there a way to oil it, or should I start shopping around for a
>new one?
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>GTTyson
What brand, model?
the one's I've taken apart are ball bearing, and take wheel bearing
grease or lithium grease.
An electric motor shop can probably R&R the bearings for a few bucks
labor...
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-john
wide-open at throttle dot info
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| limeylew@gmail.com 2005-07-24, 9:06 pm |
| The 'enclosure' is easy to remove and you can replace the bearings for
about $12.00.
I have done this to fans I have found in the trash, so I now have
silent fans for virtually no cost.
Hope this helps.
Lewis.
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