Gable Attic fan

[John Reichert]

Could someone recommend a good Attic Gable fan? I need to replace my second fan as the fan blade will not turn freely. Replacing an attic fan is a pain. So, I don't want to be doing it again if possible. It appears the bearing has seized to the armature shaft. There was no provisions to oil. Yes, this was a cheap fan from one of the major home improvement stores. It is probably about 5 years old and only worth the cheap price I paid. The fan has both a humidistat and a thermostat to control the running.

Thanks

John

[jloomis]

[bilz2765]

I had the same problem. Pulled old motor out, and went to supply house, and found the exact motor for $35.00.

[John Reichert]

Thanks for both replies.

I 110 volt fan is needed to run in the early evening during hot weather after the sun sets and also be able to control the humidity as needed. If I can find a good replacement motor I will give it a try if not I found a fan with an American built motor which has a five year guarantee.

Thanks John

[bilz2765]

Hugh's supply is where I found it.

[John Reichert]

Is Hugh's Supply on the web or a local supply house?

[bilz2765]

Local supply house here.

[John Reichert]

Thanks for your suggestion. I was able to replace the motor with an exact one. I think it may have been made in the US (Georgia) since there was not a Made in China label on the replacement. My cost were about 2x yours at about $62 including tax. This was still better than installing a new type since it was easy to replace the motor and reinstall the fan to the structure.

There was one clink in the installation. Initially the thermostat would not control the motor. Turns out there were a group of dead ants which bridged the points in the thermostat allowing the motor to run continuously. The thermostat was removed and I blew the dead ants out with compressed air.

Bottom line the job is complete, the fan is running.

John