Ceiling Fan Motor Bearing Repair

Faulty bearing causes noise in ceiling fan.

Ceiling fan motor bearing repair.

However a quick check of ceiling fan parts sites reveals that the cheapest motors are almost 50 and most of them run at least 100 or more. These fans can be saved. Unscrew the screws that are holding the fan s canopy it is the part over the motor. My ceiling fan would sometimes not start and making rumbling sounds bearings i did not want to replace or tear down so lifted plastic cover on top and liberally sprayed machine oil over exposed bearing through slots underneath wd 40 this has cured problem perfectly just dry bearings would probably be better to use spray grease if you have cheaper than new fan or bearings and only a few.

The oil to use in lubricating a ceiling fan s bearings is very specific. Revitalizing a gunked up motor step by step. Remove the fan s motor. The bearings allow the armature to rotate freely without causing friction.

Given that the cost of a fan is frequently 70 to 80 and even the most of the more expensive ones aren t much more than 150 it might well be cost effective to simply replace the fan itself rather. This fan was manufactured in 1983. Disconnect the ceiling fan from the ceiling by removing the covering around the motor. There will probably be four screws to remove.

There are usually two bearings on the front of the motor and two bearings on the rear. Remove them with one hand while supporting the fan with your other hand. You want to find 10 15 or 20 weight non detergent motor oil. All motors including alternating current ac fan motors have bearings fitted between the armature and the motor housing.

This video will show you how to change ceiling fan bearings. Using the wrong type can clog up the bearings and ruin the fan oftentimes requiring a full replacement.