Now you know how to maintain your fan.
Squealing attic fan.
Attic fans also have small ball bearings that help lubricate the fan s movement.
Get a quieter attic fan.
It would start up and then stop less than a minute later.
You can use something like wd40 that you can buy in the store.
Hi i had an attic fan installed about five years ago when i had the new roof put on.
Attic fans usually last around 4 5 years if they re used regularly.
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I went into the attic almost passed out and tried to see if there were any lube points.
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I read that wd 40 is bad so i should use a 3in 1 oil.
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My attic fan started squeaking this morning.
I picked it up from home depot for the roofers to install.
Unless the fan is locked up solid.
I couldn t see any.
Attic fan making a high pictch squeal.
Climb the ladder remove the access panel and enter the attic.
Or you could also use vegetable oil to get the same effect.
Was gone for about an hour.
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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.
This week it has started squeaking at night.
It was running at a very low rpm.
Find the noisy turbine and apply the lubricant to the moving parts of the turbine.
Place the stepladder under the attic access space.
Be sure to lubricate the bearings.
You should apply a lubricant to the joints of the attic fan.
If the squeaking is gone that s great.
Due to regular wear and tear these bearings can become worn out or lose their lubrication ability.
This can cause the fan to start making constant noise and in some cases even a loud squealing sound.
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I have an attic fan which was installed about 2 years ago with a new roof.
Went to hd and lowes picked up a new thermostat and fan motor.
If the squeaking still persists there may be a more complex issue.
Test the fan to see if the squeaking sound is gone.
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Remove the current worn out bearings and replace them.
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These are located in the track where the pipe coming out of the roof meets the spinning part of the vent.
The last remaining option is to replace your attic fan with a new and quieter model.
Usually squeaking is the sign that the attic fan need maintenance.
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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.
Perhaps you don t feel like repairing it or you can t find the right parts either.
