Lubricating blower motor - ??

[DaveW-Omaha]

I have a Lennox G26Q4/5-100-5 unit that has developed a loud squeak out of the blower motor (Part #28F0101).....it sounds like it just needs to have some lubricant added but I don't know if this is a "lube-free" motor or not. Does anyone out there know if this motor can be lubed and if so, how & where?? Any help is greatly appreciated!! :confused:

[smokin68]

Looks like a lube free. Time to call for a clean and check.

[t527ed]

sealed bearings, make a call.

[DaveW-Omaha]

Thanks for the replies...I was pretty sure that I was in for a service call but thought I'd check on here first. Looks like it's time to get out my checkbook...

[mark beiser]

That 28F01 motor is a sealed ball bearing motor, pricy too!

Don't let anyone replace it with a generic motor, OEM only on that one.
Even if they have one that will run without overheating, blower performance will suffer.

[davefr]

I have a Lennox G26Q4/5-100-5 unit that has developed a loud squeak out of the blower motor (Part #28F0101).....it sounds like it just needs to have some lubricant added but I don't know if this is a "lube-free" motor or not. Does anyone out there know if this motor can be lubed and if so, how & where?? Any help is greatly appreciated!! :confused:

It's a shame to replace an otherwise good motor just because a bearing is going dry or going bad.

After the motor is removed, take it to a motor shop and they can replace the bearings and clean up the motor for a fraction of the cost of a new one. (especially if it's an expensive model).

[retired btc]

It's a shame to replace an otherwise good motor just because a bearing is going dry or going bad.

Ball bearings assemblies are usually industry standard and fairly easy to replace with the right tools. Just try and get the number and/or take them to a bearing house to be matched. While you're at it clean the old motor with compressed air, polish the rotor shaft and clean the centrifical switch. You might also want to throw on a new cap.

Hmmm sounds like DIY Info there, guess you need to brush up on the rules about that sort of thing :)