exhaust fan making squeaking sound

Octastich · Jul 29, 2019

when a exhaust fan is making squeaking sound does that mean its about to die soon

if i was to try oil it would it stop squeaking and last longer or are they not made to be oiled

TintEastwood · Jul 29, 2019

Could be a bearing(s) are getting worn.
Bearings might be replaceable and cheap.

Renfro · Jul 29, 2019

Bearings are going out. They are sealed bearings so you can't really oil them. If you did then dust will just accumulate there. Probably time to start saving for a new fan.

TintEastwood · Jul 29, 2019

Renfro said:
Bearings are going out. They are sealed bearings so you can't really oil them. If you did then dust will just accumulate there. Probably time to start saving for a new fan.

Good to know. Ty

Octastich · Jul 30, 2019

Renfro said:
Bearings are going out. They are sealed bearings so you can't really oil them. If you did then dust will just accumulate there. Probably time to start saving for a new fan.

oh ok i dont want to go braking any seals odds are id destroy it in the process

Renfro · Jul 30, 2019

They make them disposable nowadays. Run it until it quits or the noise is too annoying and replace it with a new one. I have Vortex blowers that are 6+ years old and have run the whole time without any issues. I had a cheap hydrofarm branded fan that didn't last 2 years before its bearings died and it locked up. The quality of the bearings is really good on the Vortex brand.

MoodyShoes · Jul 30, 2019

Try a bit of WD40 on the bearings as a short term solution then start saving for a new fan.

GreenHighlander · Jul 30, 2019

Renfro said:
They make them disposable nowadays. Run it until it quits or the noise is too annoying and replace it with a new one. I have Vortex blowers that are 6+ years old and have run the whole time without any issues. I had a cheap hydrofarm branded fan that didn't last 2 years before its bearings died and it locked up. The quality of the bearings is really good on the Vortex brand.

X2 on the Vortex. Have had a few inlines go 10+ years before the bearings went. Plus they do move air really well.

Cheers

Herb & Suds · Jul 30, 2019

Vortex fans are amazing
I have a 2200 cfm with a speed controller going on ten years and whisper quiet
You get what you pay for

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