Window A/C starting to squeal

[Phil (archive)]

Hi:

I have a Kenmore A/C window unit 12,000 BTU about 9 years old. In the past few days it has started to make a occasional squealing noise. I'm guessing it's the fan, is there anything I can do to silence the thing?

~~Phil~~

 

[Tony Hwang]

Hi:

I have a Kenmore A/C window unit 12,000 BTU about 9 years old. In the past few days it has started to make a occasional squealing noise. I'm guessing it's the fan, is there anything I can do to silence the thing?

~~Phil~~

Hi,
Oiling? Eventually will need a new fan motor.
Tony

 

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Hi:

I have a Kenmore A/C window unit 12,000 BTU about 9 years old. In the past few days it has started to make a occasional squealing noise. I'm guessing it's the fan, is there anything I can do to silence the thing?

~~Phil~~

Fan motor is likely the culprit. Most are sealed bearings ad cannot be lubricated, but sometimes a shot of WS-40 can help. This is a warning, you will need a new motor soon. It can be a DIY job, but it can be a PITA with some fasteners. You can find the motor at a few places on line. try www.repairclinic.com

 

[TURTLE]

Hi:

I have a Kenmore A/C window unit 12,000 BTU about 9 years old. In the past few days it has started to make a occasional squealing noise. I'm guessing it's the fan, is there anything I can do to silence the thing?

~~Phil~~

This is Turtle.

Disassemble the cover and oil the two ports on the motor with 20 weight motor oil of any motor oil you have on hand. When they squeal they are saying OIL ME .

TURTLE

 

[Edwin Pawlowski]

This is Turtle.

Disassemble the cover and oil the two ports on the motor with 20 weight motor oil of any motor oil you have on hand. When they squeal they are saying OIL ME .

TURTLE

I'm not an expert but I've replace four fan motors on wind ACs over the years. None had a oil port. Maybe some do.

 

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Hi:

I have a Kenmore A/C window unit 12,000 BTU about 9 years old. In the past few days it has started to make a occasional squealing noise. I'm guessing it's the fan, is there anything I can do to silence the thing?

~~Phil~~

Hi,

Some motors have an oil port to add a few drops of oil to help....some do not

http://www.applianceaid.com/image/oilplugs.jpg

http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?a-1appliance+tSwkBf+zoomspoutmot.html

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

 

[Stormin Mormon]

Disassemble unit. Oil the berrings. reassemble.

 

[Dr. Hardcrab]

Hi:

I have a Kenmore A/C window unit 12,000 BTU about 9 years old. In the past few days it has started to make a occasional squealing noise. I'm guessing it's the fan, is there anything I can do to silence the thing?

I had a girlfriend in high school once......

;-]

 

[TURTLE]

I'm not an expert but I've replace four fan motors on wind ACs over the years. None had a oil port. Maybe some do.

This is Turtle.

a lot of the bigger window units and better quality models Whirlpool & Friedrick will have ports but fedders and frigidaire will not have them.

TURTLE

 

[G Henslee]

Disassemble unit. Oil the berrings. reassemble.

Good technique for bringing the blinded sheep out of the cults.

 

[Phil (archive)]

Fan motor is likely the culprit. Most are sealed bearings ad cannot be lubricated, but sometimes a shot of WS-40 can help. This is a warning, you will need a new motor soon. It can be a DIY job, but it can be a PITA with some fasteners. You can find the motor at a few places on line. try www.repairclinic.com

The fan died yesterday. RIP. I went to RepaiClinic and looked up prices. $89.00 +S&H. Item not in stock. (BTW, I love that place. Used it before to fix my stove.)

We thought it over and considering the unit has already outlived its average life expectancy (and what will belly up next on it), decided to head over to Sears and pick up a new, hopefully more energy efficient unit.

Thanks every for your help on this.

~~Phil~~

 

[Phil (archive)]

The fan died yesterday. RIP. I went to RepaiClinic and looked up prices. $89.00 +S&H. Item not in stock. (BTW, I love that place. Used it before to fix my stove.)

We thought it over and considering the unit has already outlived its average life expectancy (and what will belly up next on it), decided to head over to Sears and pick up a new, hopefully more energy efficient unit.

Thanks every for your help on this.

If anyone is curious the new A/C we ordered (it was out of stock) is a Kenmore Model #76129 on sale for $340. Saved $30.

It has 12.300 BTU's (our previous had 12,000) and has an EER rating of 10.8 (the old one was a 9.0). To sum it up - the new one is slightly more POWERful, more efficient, and cost us about $140 less than the model it replaced. That helps takes some of the sting out of having to buy a new unit

~~Phil~~

 

[Appliance Repair Aid]

If anyone is curious the new A/C we ordered (it was out of stock) is a Kenmore Model #76129 on sale for $340. Saved $30.

It has 12.300 BTU's (our previous had 12,000) and has an EER rating of 10.8 (the old one was a 9.0). To sum it up - the new one is slightly more POWERful, more efficient, and cost us about $140 less than the model it replaced. That helps takes some of the sting out of having to buy a new unit

~~Phil~~

Thankx for the update!!

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

 

[Phil (archive)]

Thankx for the update!!

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

Hi Jeff:

I'm wondering if (being in the biz) you might know who actually manufactures this specific model for Sears. I have searched the web & all I know for sure thus far is that it isn't Sharp.

~~Phil~~