Seized Heat Blower

[Donnw]

My heater blower has seized up. I remember reading an article somewhere on how to get to it and get it working again. I have looked through the Wiki but can't find it. Does anyone know where it might be and do you know if new blowers are available

[Ralf85]

Brickwerks have them in stock. Just search on 'heater fan'.Somebody else will advise how to replace. Good luck.

[Ralf85]

Brickwerks have them in stock. Just search on 'heater fan'.Somebody else will advise how to replace however there is advice on the wiki under the heading 'heating system'. Good luck.

[tforturton]

There are a couple of threads on this subject in the 'Electrical' section. They also lead on to older threads with lots of useful photos. Don't buy a new one until you've at least tried to free it off. It seems in most cases, they can be saved with a squirt of WD40, but it's a big job getting at them.

[California Dreamin]

There are a couple of threads on this subject in the 'Electrical' section. They also lead on to older threads with lots of useful photos. Don't buy a new one until you've at least tried to free it off. It seems in most cases, they can be saved with a squirt of WD40, but it's a big job getting at them.

^^^^^^^ temporary fix^^^^^^^^ ultimately most will need to be replaced together with a new switch and spade terminal repairs.

The link being refered to shows how a small hole can be drilled to access the fan motor. However, only one side of the bearing is lubricated and WD40 is only going to offer a short term solution. (use spray grease) if you must.

Martin

[Plasticman]

just set to and fix the thing properly first time,
says me, mine ceased to function 3 years ago,
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[CovKid]

Have to agree. Its not just a case of un-seizing it. By the time the motor has done this, it will tend to draw massive amps starting up from then on. I know because mine is like that right now with a whopping 75amp fuse in it just to start it off!! The draw diminshes after a second or two but anything less than 75amp and fuse blows immediately. Its being replaced in the spring. New motor is only solution for a fan that is, lets face it, close to 30 years old....

And no, I'm not recommending a 75amp fuse to ANYONE.

[Plasticman]

Have to agree. Its not just a case of un-seizing it. By the time the motor has done this, it will tend to draw massive amps starting up from then on. I know because mine is like that right now with a whopping 75amp fuse in it just to start it off!! The draw diminshes after a second or two but anything less than 75amp and fuse blows immediately. Its being replaced in the spring. New motor is only solution for a fan that is, lets face it, close to 30 years old....

And no, I'm not recommending a 75amp fuse to ANYONE.

nah agree, a 2"nail cut down is better and cheaper
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[Niander]

Does anyone offer to help me put in a new blowerfan for cash preferably yorkshire east coast area as i need to do this job also but only when its warmer lol!

whereabouts are you metalmick8y[east yorks]as im moving to scarborough

[Plasticman]

near Howden, wheres camblestown yes i know google but im lazy anbd busy tonight
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[KINGPRAWN]

Did mine in the summer ..... MAN are you going to suffer!!!

[kit]

My blower has not worked for the last 10 years you big girls blouses

[Niander]

near Howden, wheres camblestown yes i know google but im lazy anbd busy tonight
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Scotland but im coming home.
Im looking for somone whos done the job so it will be smooth

[Niander]

Did mine in the summer ..... MAN are you going to suffer!!!

Not that bad heater still puts out heat ...but van has to be moving

[KINGPRAWN]

The suffering will come from skinned knuckles, sliced digits on razor pressed sheet metal and blindness and frostbite caused by the lack of daylight and low temperatures..... Enjoy