Re: Attic Fan

Puddin' Man wrote:
About 25 years ago I installed a little t-stat controlled gable fan in my little MO bungalow attic. Maybe 12 years later, it was causing bad static on tv, radio in the room under the gable.

So I installed it in the detached garage in back (for same purpose,
cooling in extreme July, Aug. heat). It's still running.

Now the gable fan I replaced it with (Cool Attic 1500, in service since '96) ceases to work. I lubed it as best I could. It's getting elec. power from the tstat. Motor just refuses to turn over. Fan
blades are not locked, turn by hand, a bit tight, 'tho.

I figured it just burnt up 'till I remembered the older one still runs
after 25 years. Why should the newer one go south?

Any ideas? Should I just pull the Cool Attic, take it apart to confirm
motor is burnt up (or whatever)? Or just order a replacement?

Thx,
P

"Law Without Equity Is No Law At All. It Is A Form Of Jungle Rule."

The US makes garbage. Some of it forced by OSHA and the EPA. Nothing works right nor lasts like it used to. Rebuild an old one.

This was in my sent folder but never arrived here yesterday.

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