"Puddin' Man" wrote in message
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About 25 years ago I installed a little t-stat controlled gable fan
in my little MO bungalow attic. Maybe 12 years later, it was causing
bad static on tv, radio in the room under the gable.

So I installed it in the detached garage in back (for same purpose,
cooling in extreme July, Aug. heat). It's still running.

Now the gable fan I replaced it with (Cool Attic 1500, in service
since '96) ceases to work. I lubed it as best I could. It's getting
elec. power from the tstat. Motor just refuses to turn over. Fan
blades are not locked, turn by hand, a bit tight, 'tho.

I figured it just burnt up 'till I remembered the older one still runs
after 25 years. Why should the newer one go south?

Any ideas? Should I just pull the Cool Attic, take it apart to confirm
motor is burnt up (or whatever)? Or just order a replacement?

Thx,
P

"Law Without Equity Is No Law At All. It Is A Form Of Jungle Rule."

Newer attic ventilators seem to be real garbage. Unlike the older models, it
seems that two or three years is all they last for. The motors are really
low torque, so anything from bird nests, bees, bats, or a slight bit of
oxidation will prevent the fan from turning causing it to overheat and burn
out. The only thing you can test or service is the thermostat. If you have
power to the motor side of the stat, and it doesn't turn, toss it.