Air Conditioner Motor Bearings

Do not use oil containing a detergent such as automotive motor oil.

Air conditioner motor bearings.

All motors including alternating current ac fan motors have bearings fitted between the armature and the motor housing. 365 day right part guaranteed return policy. Detergent is bad for the bearings of fan motors. Because the fan motor is one of the hardest working parts on an air conditioner it is subjected to a lot of wear and tear that can lead to frequent repairs or replacement.

Repair your air conditioner bearing for less. When your air conditioner is on the fan motor runs almost continually and over time the motor bearings or bushings may wear out and develop an unusual squeaking screeching or roaring noise. The bearings allow the armature to rotate freely without causing friction. Turn off the power to the system at the disconnect switch and or the a c system breaker in the breaker box.

There are usually two bearings on the front of the motor and two bearings on the rear. A metal on metal sound usually means your fan motor s bearings are failing. This is a much more pressing situation and should be addressed right away. Use a high quality oil designed for high speed motor shafts and bearings.

5 signs that indicate a failing ac fan motor. 1 16 of over 5 000 results for air conditioner fan motor 51 23055 11 oem upgraded rheem condenser fan motor 1 5 hp 208 230 volts 1075 rpm 4 3 out of 5 stars 96. Once the fan motor breaks down the ac will stop blowing cold air and that s something you don t want on a hot summer s day. Fast same day shipping.

Most ac repair services charge 50 to 150 per hour and some have a minimum service call fee or a flat rate of 70 to 200. Fan motors nowadays have sealed bearings and do not have oil ports so the issue is most likely something else.