Spal fan sqealing....lube or replace.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Orrtanna Pa.
Spal fan sqealing....lube or replace.
This year I started hearing what sounds like bearing noise when the Spal fan runs. It hardly ever runs, but with all the recent heat waves..it's been running more than ever. It's maybe five or six years old, but being my toy.....it really has not been used a lot.
Is there a lube/oil used for this, or are the bearings sealed with no way to lube them. I honestly haven't had the time to even look at it closely.
Is there a lube/oil used for this, or are the bearings sealed with no way to lube them. I honestly haven't had the time to even look at it closely.
Pro
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From: Wisconsin
Maybe contact them directly.
Here is there customer service info:
Post back what you find out.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our customer service department can be reached at (800) 345-0327. Our business hours are 8am - 5pm CST, Monday through Friday. We are closed on all major holidays. For general inquiries you can email us at info@spalusa.com.
SPAL AUTOMOTIVE USA
Here is there customer service info:
Post back what you find out.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our customer service department can be reached at (800) 345-0327. Our business hours are 8am - 5pm CST, Monday through Friday. We are closed on all major holidays. For general inquiries you can email us at info@spalusa.com.
SPAL AUTOMOTIVE USA
1731 SE Oralabor Road
Ankney, Iowa 50021-9412
Phone: (515) 289-7000
Toll Free: (800) 345-0327
Fax: (800) 654-7725
Email: info@spalusa.com
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Orange County Ca
Before buying a new one, I would pull it out--you'd have to do this anyway if you bought a new one-- and mess with it. Could be some crud or ???
Should be easy to detect bearing problems once you get a good look at it.
Should be easy to detect bearing problems once you get a good look at it.
Pro
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From: Wisconsin
Last edited by JETS C3-C4; Jul 20, 2019 at 12:01 AM.
Team Owner
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Replace the squealing fan with another one just like it.... Hmmm...
I would remove it and attempt disassembly. Replace bearing or bushing if possible with something that will last. Replace the fan if you can't fix it.
I would remove it and attempt disassembly. Replace bearing or bushing if possible with something that will last. Replace the fan if you can't fix it.
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nothing lost other than your efforts. Sealed bearings are not really “sealed” you can take the seal off with a pick and repack the bearing if it’s not damaged yet, then put the seal back on. I’ve done it many times works good.
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