Cooling Fans........screeching noise !
Cooling Fans........screeching noise !
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KEVTVR

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731 posts

165 months

Sunday 2nd February 2014
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Any idea's why I get this awful screeching sound when the cooling fans come on.
Many thanks
Kev

ianwayne

8,557 posts

298 months

Sunday 2nd February 2014
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Since they are electric, I would suspect the motor bearings. If it quietens after a while, they may last a bit longer, especially if you can get some oil in there. Also, the brushes may have worn out completely but not if the fans are still turning.

If the screeching is all the time, be prepared for them to seize!

Harrytsg

1,264 posts

192 months

Sunday 2nd February 2014
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Agree with the bearing comment above, may be worth checking nothing has get around the shaft or lodged into the cowling.
Long shot, and I'm not sure how the fan is attached to the shaft, is maybe its come loose.

KEVTVR

Original Poster:

731 posts

165 months

Sunday 2nd February 2014
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Thanks guys, I suspect it probably is the bearings.......