Plastic vs metal blower fan
04-18-2009, 12:20 PM
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Plastic vs metal blower fan
For the AC/Heat blower motor fan. I have seen plastic replacments and metal replacments. Which one is better?
04-18-2009, 12:35 PM
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Plastic ones are much lighter than metal and so light that they don't bother balancing them. Low shaking forces increase the bearing life of the blower motor. Plastic fan blades are also cheaper. I'll take plastic, thank you.
