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Subject:Re: lazy fan
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:26:50 EST

In a message dated 11/18/2003 12:03:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Just in time for winter, I find that my blower is hesitating.  It barely =
pushes air on the first two speeds.  If I turn it to 3, it's back to =
normal on all settings.  Does this sound like a bad motor, or switch =
somewhere?
        Jeff, the fan motor bushings are dry and or worn.  You can extend the
use a while by running on hi speed for a few minutes each time you start it
then setting to 2 or 1 as you may want.  BUT, you will eventually need to
replace the motor.

Cheers

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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