I am grateful for this tutorial. 👍👍I have a Trane (Genteq) motor that I had to keep using a long screwdriver to get the blades to turn, otherwise the unit would shut off. I was able to disassemble, clean, and oil the motor after watching your video. I used Zoom Spout Oiler (about $7) to saturate the felt in the endcaps. After re-assembly, I powered the unit on and the motor instantaneously spun at full speed. The replacement cost for the motor is between $200 and $300. I hope to get many more years of use out of my unit that was installed in 2010 (13 years ago at the time of this writing). I was able to get this done in about an hour. Not bad for my very first AC motor repair! 😁😁👍👍
Wow. Mine is having a similar problem where it will run if I kickstart it, but only for ~5 minutes. You think that the oiling process could save mine for a few months before I can afford a new one 🤔
Thanks! Our 4 ton Rheem's condenser fan died and rather than wait in Florida's sweltering heat for parts to arrive + the monumental expense I also tried disassembling and renewing the motor. Eureka, it worked! I'd add that I wrapped steel wool around a drill bit and polished the inside of the bronze bushings too.
My guess is that this should last 5 years or more.... It's always a question of the next thing that might go - my FL A/C doesn't want to die! I sorta want a new unit (mine is packaged and I don't like the noise - new one is quieter), but this one seems to be lasting forever.
Thanks, this video really helped me, was hoping the dual run capacitor was the issue but it was the motor. Apparently the felt paper was all dried up. Found this video and got it oiled up and working again. Ordered new motor from Amazon and that is coming tomorrow. But your video really helped keep our house comfortable until the new motor gets installed tomorrow. Thanks a bunch!!! 👍👍👍👍
Glad to hear it. I can't help thinking my old motor, once oiled, would have done a couple more years but I put the new one in anyway....my A/C is 2002 or so vintage and in Florida so it's not long for this world although I have replaces the capacitors, etc.
Thanks for sharing. So many of us can save big money by utilizing this good knowledge. Sometimes, removing than fan from the motor shaft can be frustrating. Most hardware stores have a tool that makes that part much easier.
over a year later and it's still working (this and the rest of the A/C, so I got my monies worth - maybe I will list the re-oiled motor (in the shed now) on eBay next year for $75 (less than 1/2 price) when I am down in Florida - it might help one of you!
Glad it helped....mine is still going strong, so either lube (like this) or a new replacement DIY will save lots.....$650-$800 for a pro to do this job.
Based on the fan blade view from above the motor, it needs to turn clockwise to pull in the air from the sides and out the top. Also, the location of the fan blade or height from the grill or motor shaft needs to be where it originally was set on the old motor. If the new motor is louder than your old motor there is something not right. Maybe the fan isn't at the right height or the motor is simply incorrect or has a flaw.
I should have just kept the old one - since I am convinced it would have worked for years after. But for less than $200 I bought a new one - I guess that's nothing compared to what getting service people out, etc. cost. My A/C in FL is 2003, so I'm feeling good about it lasting this long!
$700 installed! Thats TOTALLY not a scam at all..... For that price they should be installing a new condensing unit... Anyways rooftop RV units and window units you can reoil as well and get more life out of them. The unit on my small RV I reoiled 3 years ago and it still runs perfectly today. Be aware that if the shaft has rust you need to clean that off completely so when you do take it apart the shaft does not bind up and rip the bearing apart. This is not repairable unless you take it into a shop that rebuilds them.
Yeah, this is in Florida where the repairs are a scam always.....new installs are dirt cheap due to competition as is a general checkup....but the companies make ALL their money in repairs and "service contracts" which still cost big but give a "discount" on the parts.
@@craigissod6027 Damn I should move to Florida. I know HVAC (that's not my main career thing though) but I am not a scam artist though.. I get people need to make money and mark things up but that $700 for a $150 fan motor plus labor is rediculious.. I would have charged like $300 tops for that job and that would have included a new capacitor and a charge check too. I try to be as fair as I can especially these days when people are struggling.
Thanks for the video. My fan starts but then overheats and stops. I haven't finished watching your video yet but I found it funny because I too oiled those 4 little holes, A LOT, and when I turned it over all the oil leaked out. Man was I disappointed, thought I had fixed the oiling problem.
The little circles on both sides are cover plates that can be pryed out with a small screw driver, exposes the bearings for oil. 👍 Thanks for the video.
It didn't mess anything up - as Zeke said. I assume the oil I put in (mistake) just drained out or heated up and was blown away by air movement (vapors).
If you don't have 10 minutes then you probably shouldn't attempt DIY repairs of this type. Pay the $700 or replace the entire unit ($3 to 9K) and you won't have to waste time!
I am grateful for this tutorial. 👍👍I have a Trane (Genteq) motor that I had to keep using a long screwdriver to get the blades to turn, otherwise the unit would shut off. I was able to disassemble, clean, and oil the motor after watching your video. I used Zoom Spout Oiler (about $7) to saturate the felt in the endcaps. After re-assembly, I powered the unit on and the motor instantaneously spun at full speed. The replacement cost for the motor is between $200 and $300. I hope to get many more years of use out of my unit that was installed in 2010 (13 years ago at the time of this writing). I was able to get this done in about an hour. Not bad for my very first AC motor repair! 😁😁👍👍
Wow. Mine is having a similar problem where it will run if I kickstart it, but only for ~5 minutes. You think that the oiling process could save mine for a few months before I can afford a new one 🤔
Thanks! Our 4 ton Rheem's condenser fan died and rather than wait in Florida's sweltering heat for parts to arrive + the monumental expense I also tried disassembling and renewing the motor. Eureka, it worked! I'd add that I wrapped steel wool around a drill bit and polished the inside of the bronze bushings too.
My guess is that this should last 5 years or more....
It's always a question of the next thing that might go - my FL A/C doesn't want to die!
I sorta want a new unit (mine is packaged and I don't like the noise - new one is quieter), but this one seems to be lasting forever.
Thanks, this video really helped me, was hoping the dual run capacitor was the issue but it was the motor. Apparently the felt paper was all dried up. Found this video and got it oiled up and working again. Ordered new motor from Amazon and that is coming tomorrow. But your video really helped keep our house comfortable until the new motor gets installed tomorrow. Thanks a bunch!!! 👍👍👍👍
Glad to hear it. I can't help thinking my old motor, once oiled, would have done a couple more years but I put the new one in anyway....my A/C is 2002 or so vintage and in Florida so it's not long for this world although I have replaces the capacitors, etc.
Thanks for sharing. So many of us can save big money by utilizing this good knowledge. Sometimes, removing than fan from the motor shaft can be frustrating. Most hardware stores have a tool that makes that part much easier.
Would like to know for a house fan when it gets dry and not turning what s the best thing to use on it 🙏🙏🙏
over a year later and it's still working (this and the rest of the A/C, so I got my monies worth - maybe I will list the re-oiled motor (in the shed now) on eBay next year for $75 (less than 1/2 price) when I am down in Florida - it might help one of you!
Thank you. Very helpful to see it taken apart. Saved me $200.
Glad it helped....mine is still going strong, so either lube (like this) or a new replacement DIY will save lots.....$650-$800 for a pro to do this job.
Based on the fan blade view from above the motor, it needs to turn clockwise to pull in the air from the sides and out the top. Also, the location of the fan blade or height from the grill or motor shaft needs to be where it originally was set on the old motor. If the new motor is louder than your old motor there is something not right. Maybe the fan isn't at the right height or the motor is simply incorrect or has a flaw.
Thanks for the video, got my motor running nice and smooth till the replacement arrives.
I should have just kept the old one - since I am convinced it would have worked for years after. But for less than $200 I bought a new one - I guess that's nothing compared to what getting service people out, etc. cost. My A/C in FL is 2003, so I'm feeling good about it lasting this long!
$700 installed! Thats TOTALLY not a scam at all..... For that price they should be installing a new condensing unit...
Anyways rooftop RV units and window units you can reoil as well and get more life out of them. The unit on my small RV I reoiled 3 years ago and it still runs perfectly today.
Be aware that if the shaft has rust you need to clean that off completely so when you do take it apart the shaft does not bind up and rip the bearing apart. This is not repairable unless you take it into a shop that rebuilds them.
Yeah, this is in Florida where the repairs are a scam always.....new installs are dirt cheap due to competition as is a general checkup....but the companies make ALL their money in repairs and "service contracts" which still cost big but give a "discount" on the parts.
@@craigissod6027 Damn I should move to Florida. I know HVAC (that's not my main career thing though) but I am not a scam artist though.. I get people need to make money and mark things up but that $700 for a $150 fan motor plus labor is rediculious.. I would have charged like $300 tops for that job and that would have included a new capacitor and a charge check too. I try to be as fair as I can especially these days when people are struggling.
@@Elfnetdesigns To give you some idea, one of the local A/C companies just bought the naming rights to the Braves new Spring Training Stadium!
Thanks for the video. My fan starts but then overheats and stops. I haven't finished watching your video yet but I found it funny because I too oiled those 4 little holes, A LOT, and when I turned it over all the oil leaked out. Man was I disappointed, thought I had fixed the oiling problem.
This will fix it most likely - it's quite easy actually.....
The little circles on both sides are cover plates that can be pryed out with a small screw driver, exposes the bearings for oil. 👍 Thanks for the video.
i was wanting to remove those covers to add oil to the dried out bearing but was afraid I'd destroy them. I'll try again
Sssoo...what happens if one puts oil in those holes and the motor doesn't turn on? Is there a way to get the oil off the coils?
Oil is not conductive
It didn't mess anything up - as Zeke said. I assume the oil I put in (mistake) just drained out or heated up and was blown away by air movement (vapors).
Thank you Jack Black
Best!
Well now I know to to shut this roaring window A/C up finally
Get to the point already
If you don't have 10 minutes then you probably shouldn't attempt DIY repairs of this type. Pay the $700 or replace the entire unit ($3 to 9K) and you won't have to waste time!
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