Hello all! I’ve been following this forum for the past 5 years or so and have been reading great advice so thank you for all that! I finally have a unique situation so here is my first post 
I got the “comb blower jammed” error so I decided take out the blower to take a look. Cleaned it etc. but the blades were still turning slow. Decided to take it apart before I spend $300~ on a new one.
Took out like 6 screws. Didn’t need to detach the fan but by the time I realized that it was too late. The bar the fan attaches to has 2 rings on it. One at the end of the bar, one towards the middle. One in the middle wasn’t turning easily, I decided that was the problem so I put some wd40 on it. First question here, is this safe?
As I was putting the fan back together I noticed I can’t tighten the nut that holds the fan all the way or the fan won’t turn. I tightened it as much as I can without slowing the fan. Second question here: should I leave it just tight enough that it won’t turn easily by itself, but not tight enough so it’s not pushing down on the fan? Is there a trick to this?
I put everything back together and no more error! Blower started but now I hear a whirling sound coming from the blower. It doesn’t sound like metal on metal and it’s gotten better after an hour of running. Any idea what it could be?
Do you guys think the blower will go out soon again? Should I have one handy?
Also, where the exhaust attaches to the pipe, there is some red silicone. What is that material called? In case I replace it, I probably need to use it. I’m guessing it’s used to seal.
Thank you for reading! Looking forward to your answers.
I got the “comb blower jammed” error so I decided take out the blower to take a look. Cleaned it etc. but the blades were still turning slow. Decided to take it apart before I spend $300~ on a new one.
Took out like 6 screws. Didn’t need to detach the fan but by the time I realized that it was too late. The bar the fan attaches to has 2 rings on it. One at the end of the bar, one towards the middle. One in the middle wasn’t turning easily, I decided that was the problem so I put some wd40 on it. First question here, is this safe?
As I was putting the fan back together I noticed I can’t tighten the nut that holds the fan all the way or the fan won’t turn. I tightened it as much as I can without slowing the fan. Second question here: should I leave it just tight enough that it won’t turn easily by itself, but not tight enough so it’s not pushing down on the fan? Is there a trick to this?
I put everything back together and no more error! Blower started but now I hear a whirling sound coming from the blower. It doesn’t sound like metal on metal and it’s gotten better after an hour of running. Any idea what it could be?
Do you guys think the blower will go out soon again? Should I have one handy?
Also, where the exhaust attaches to the pipe, there is some red silicone. What is that material called? In case I replace it, I probably need to use it. I’m guessing it’s used to seal.
Thank you for reading! Looking forward to your answers.
Yes, the sound is coming from the bearings, and I think it's because I "lubricated" them with wd40. What should I use instead?
and your snowed in, no place open. Lol thats what happens with me
