Posted on may 10 2004 2 10 am.
Squealing attic fan.
These are located in the track where the pipe coming out of the roof meets the spinning part of the vent.
Attic fans usually last around 4 5 years if they re used regularly.
I have an attic fan which was installed about 2 years ago with a new roof.
After that different parts get worn down and require fixing or replacement.
Perhaps you don t feel like repairing it or you can t find the right parts either.
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It was running at a very low rpm.
Place the stepladder under the attic access space.
It could be something causing the fan blades to bind but that d make a clattering noise as in a playing card in the bicycle spokes.
Due to regular wear and tear these bearings can become worn out or lose their lubrication ability.
Be sure to lubricate the bearings.
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You can use something like wd40 that you can buy in the store.
Get a quieter attic fan.
Hi i had an attic fan installed about five years ago when i had the new roof put on.
Attic fans gable vent fans generally aren t made to be serviced the fan is probably pressed onto the motor shaft and there s no practical way to replace it in the field.
Usually squeaking is the sign that the attic fan need maintenance.
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This can cause the fan to start making constant noise and in some cases even a loud squealing sound.
I picked it up from home depot for the roofers to install.
The last remaining option is to replace your attic fan with a new and quieter model.
It would start up and then stop less than a minute later.
Find the noisy turbine and apply the lubricant to the moving parts of the turbine.
Now you know how to maintain your fan.
Unless the fan is locked up solid.
Went to hd and lowes picked up a new thermostat and fan motor.
If your fan has multiple speed settings test the fan on each setting for several minutes.
Test the fan to see if the squeaking sound is gone.
My attic fan started squeaking this morning.
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If the squeaking still persists there may be a more complex issue.
Climb the ladder remove the access panel and enter the attic.
You should apply a lubricant to the joints of the attic fan.
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I went into the attic almost passed out and tried to see if there were any lube points.
Attic fans also have small ball bearings that help lubricate the fan s movement.
This week it has started squeaking at night.
Remove the current worn out bearings and replace them.
