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Are you talking about the blower motor for the HVAC system? If it’s squeaking it could be for a number of reason. Debis in the cage, bearings in the motor that are failing, loose bolts, etc. If the bearings are going out you can always try some lubrication but that is only going to be a temporary fix. Considering that it’s a bit of an involved job to get to the motor I would personally inspect it and if debris isn’t the problem I would replace the motor. You probably aren’t going to
find anything that isn’t Chinesium. Such is the state of things these days.
find anything that isn’t Chinesium. Such is the state of things these days.
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From: puyallup
Well i got it apart , yes the ac fan.
Looks like no bearings just bushings so i`ll just clean it , lube it and paint it.
Maybe white grease?
Yep no chinesium or taiwanium for me.
Looks like no bearings just bushings so i`ll just clean it , lube it and paint it.
Maybe white grease?
Yep no chinesium or taiwanium for me.
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Those bushings are supposed to run dry
We used to oil them back in the day
A new motor is the fix
Find a NOS Americaan made motor on Ebay if you are concerned
Your original motor may have been German (Siemens)
I have no trouble with the cheap China ones, but I get it, it's always better to buy American
We used to oil them back in the day
A new motor is the fix
Find a NOS Americaan made motor on Ebay if you are concerned
Your original motor may have been German (Siemens)
I have no trouble with the cheap China ones, but I get it, it's always better to buy American
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