Lubing Fridge Coils Fan?

[maverickfhs]

So I cleaned fridge coils a few weeks ago and cleaned the fan too.

Previously, it was jammed and now it's making a buzzing noise.

What should I use to oil it? Quick google search says: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Supco-MO98-Zoom-Spout-Turbine-Oil-Pack-of-20/182602054 and http://www.laco.com/lubricants/zoom-spout-oiler/

Can I use regular SAE 30 wt oil or any 5W30 or 10w30 for lubing it?

If not, anything what I can get locally? Thanks for the help.

 

[edwardh1]

or get a new fan

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: edwardh1
or get a new fan


is it easy to replace and like a DIY?

 

[BigD1]

What kind of bearing does it have in it?

If the fan has a label, peel back the label slowly to not tear it, and then if there is a cap underneath that can be removed, then remove it to see a dry oil well. If you tear the label, just clean around the oil cap good with alcohol, and then just use a piece of scotch tape on it to hold the cap closed. I use Singer sewing machine oil for electric fans. 3 in 1 oil should work too. Walmart stocks the Singer oil in the section where they sell cloth, scissors, and stuff like that, at least in my area.

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: BigD1
What kind of bearing does it have in it?

If the fan has a label, peel back the label slowly to not tear it, and then if there is a cap underneath than can be removed, then remove it to see a dry well. I use Singer sewing machine oil for electric fans. 3 in 1 oil should work too. Walmart stocks the Singer oil in the section where they sell cloth, scissors, and stuff like that, at least in my area.




Thank you, am not sure on the bearing

I'll check that out fan and Walmart section for oil too.

 

[BigD1]

If it does have a sleeve bearing, one or two drops is all it will take to fill the oil well up. Don't overfill it, and leave room for the cap because it takes up space in the well.

 

[Donald]

My guess is sleeve bearing. Replace. Trying to oil a sleeve bearing will work for a day or two. Then back to squeeking or stopping.

 

[Donald]

I bought light machine oil in what looks like an old fountain pen.

 

[mjoekingz28]

Are the coils just a heatsink like an amplifier?


Is there refrigerant circulating in the coils that the fan pulls air over and around to cool them as part of the refrigeration process?


So, are there two fans? One to blow cold air in the fridge/freezer (food area) and another to keep the 'workings' cool?

 

[JMJNet]

Originally Posted By: maverickfhs
Originally Posted By: edwardh1
or get a new fan


is it easy to replace and like a DIY?


You know that there is forum for appliances and refrigerator is also very popular since most people have them.

In those forums, you need to specify the model of the appliance or you can even search for that model.

Check appliancepartpros forum.

If you can see the fan, it is probably can be a DIY replacement.
Check Youtube for it.

 

[bullwinkle]

Originally Posted By: mjoekingz28
Are the coils just a heatsink like an amplifier?


Is there refrigerant circulating in the coils that the fan pulls air over and around to cool them as part of the refrigeration process?


So, are there two fans? One to blow cold air in the fridge/freezer (food area) and another to keep the 'workings' cool?
Depends on how old the refrigerator is-old ones had open coils on the back that relied on heat causing the air to rise to condense the refrigerant, even older ones had the freezer in the center, refrigerator all around, no fan motors at all. We even had a Servel natural gas absorption one when I was a kid, didn't even have a compressor!

 

[maverickfhs]

Thanks guys, if I am not mistaken it's from 2004(http://www.appliancepartspros.com/search.aspx?model=gss25wgpd bb) that's the model of it.

I am not sure what kind of motor it has?

 

[mjoekingz28]

My Kenmore 20 has a plastic grill at the foot of the front. Alot of greasy dust seems to collect there. They tubes that are S or & shaped appear smaller than brake lines so I dont know if much fluid could be in them. At the foot of the reverse side of the fridge is a cardboard plate that covers the 'works' or 'operation'.

The other day I found a fan in there a put a few drops on the center of its (axle?). It was a threaded bolt that the fan seemed to be riding on, but had no nut- just a lock tab. I was tempted to find a nut to put on it. I guess that is the fan for the motor. Maybe the fan that shoots air into the foodsection is within the grey colored metallic backplate of the unit. I used to wonder why it ran so much, it was not cold wherever I looked until I felt that unpainted back part. So I pushed it closer to the wall. I had thought some space was good for airflow.


Anyhow. Why would you oil the coils? Mine seem to be painted and coated in dust. Would it attract more dust thusforth keeping it away from the fan? Or some other purpose?

I just keep what I can from being laden with heavy dust that would compromise airflow or heat dissipation. I dont want to ham fist and break something. But I also like to wipe down wires and other parts that the bad dust seems to gather on. 'Bad dust' being that abrasive stuff that dissolves/deteriorates stuff like wire insulation, lampshades, the tops of hats, etc

 

[Al]

Originally Posted By: Donald
I bought light machine oil in what looks like an old fountain pen.

Better off with an aeresol oil can can with the little red extension at the nozzle.