My bathroom vent fan motor gave out during that cold snap last month

Took it apart and found the old bearings were just shot... a $15 replacement motor from the hardware store on Western had it running quiet again in an hour. Anyone know a good local source for those weird plastic fan blades if this one ever cracks?

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3 Comments

blair_nguyen2mo ago

I used to order online until Ace saved me too.

logan_mitchell2mo ago

Oh good, the classic "bearing death rattle". Nice find on the motor. I'm with @nancyjones on checking Ace first for the blade, because the last thing you need is to order the wrong one online and end up with a sad little propeller that moves no air. My last one cracked after I dropped a shampoo bottle on it, which felt like a new low in home maintenance.

nancyjones2mo ago

I had to replace the whole fan unit in my old apartment because the blade shattered. The Ace Hardware over on 12th actually had a decent selection of generic replacement parts, including those plastic blades. It was cheaper than ordering online and waiting for shipping. I just brought the old one in to match the size.