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    Electric Fan needs greasing?

    When I pulled my electric fan out to replace the belts and pulleys, I did what every kid would do... Push the blades along to see how it turned. I feel like the bearings could use some lubing. Anyone ever done this? Does it need to be done?
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    Can you get to the bearing to properly lube it?

    I would say go ahead if you can. I've never done it before though.



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    I didn't try... I did see three torx screws that could be undone that may give me access though. I was in a hurry or would've attempted it. I'll take a look this week and see.
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    Why do you think it needs greased? Is it squeaky or turns kinda hard. Reason I ask is my New fan didn't turn easy like you would think, it had slight resistance.
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    It's only squeaky when I turn it the wrong way - which doesn't matter. It feels slightly rough (without squeaks) the right way. It isn't smooth and even though throughout the entire revolution which worried me. Plus, it's a decade old... New bearings should have some resistance to them (just like the new pulleys) but the resistance should be even throughout. Mine isn't...
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    I had my fan taken off the plate before. I don't recall anyway to get to the bearing, but surely there should be a way to get to it...
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