Bearing replacement

[bodrey]

I have a 52" ceiling fan manufactured by a company called Canarm. Not sure of the model number (there are 4 listed on the motor housing) but I'll post a pic of it and perhaps someone will recognize it. I know it was made pre-2009. It came with the house when I bought it in 2008, and based on its design I suspect it was already several years old by that time. Anyway, the fan makes noise when it runs. So, I suspect the bearings are going in it. I just chatted with a company rep and they told me that the bearings are sealed and not replaceable. I can't help but wonder if they just told me that so I'd go out and buy a replacement. Well, I really like this fan and would prefer to repair it than replace it, if that's possible. As the saying goes, "they just don't make 'em like they used to". If anyone has experience replacing bearings in Canarm fans please let me know if they can be replaced in this particular model.

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[fantasticfans]

Unfortunately what they said is true, spinner motors really aren’t designed to be repaired like that. It can be done but it will be way more effort than what it would be worth. Theres also high chance of ruining the fan. I would honestly also recommend getting a new fan which is something you rarely hear a collector say. Those fans were some of Canarms cheaper offerings too, there are definitely some better options available. Hopefully somebody who may have attempted repair on these types of fans will chime in. You could attempt to oil it to see if it quiets down, some people use WD-40 to try and silence them and zoom spout oiler can work too.

[Obi-Wan Canopy]

I always try soaking with WD40 before I give up on bearings that arent worth replacing.