ceiling fan lubrication?
 

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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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

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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On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:37:06 GMT, "G.T. Tyson"
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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

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

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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