Fireplace blower making screeching noise

[sxsrivas]

Hello folks ! You can see a video of it here

When I take out the blower wheel the motor spins without any noise but with it make an aweful noise.

Do I need to replace the motor and is this diy project ?

Fire place is gas magnifice, see the pic for details.

Thank you again for sharing any advice

 

[coaly]

A drop of oil on the bearings during the heating season is sometimes all that’s needed. I mix STP with light engine oil for extended lubrication. Did you try oiling it?

Sounds like a dry bushing. They need oil regularly. Sealed bearings not so much. Can you tell if it has bearings or bushings?

 

[sxsrivas]

Thank you , i doused it with oil and WD40 on the motor but that didn't seem to help.

I don't know how if the motor is bushing or bearings. I attached a picture of it below

 

[Millbilly]

For what that blower costs I would just replace it.

 

[sxsrivas]

For what that blower costs I would just replace it.

Is this something a regular joe can handle ? Seems like I need to take the fireplace apart.

 

[Millbilly]

Some you have to dissassemble and get it from inside the firebox. Some you can easily get it out from the service access where the valve is. Wish I could give you a more helpful answer but only you can tell if its within your ability.