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Condenser Fan Blade Deformed or Contacting Casing

Likely causes

Blade deformed from impact

Check: Disconnect power and visually inspect fan blade

What to do: Disconnect power and visually inspect fan blade → Remove foreign objects → Tighten fan hub mounting bolt → Replace blade if deformed → Check clearance between blade and casing → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Blade position shifted from loose hub

Check: Remove foreign objects

What to do: Remove foreign objects → Tighten fan hub mounting bolt → Replace blade if deformed → Check clearance between blade and casing → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Foreign object (leaf, paper) caught

Check: Tighten fan hub mounting bolt

What to do: Tighten fan hub mounting bolt → Replace blade if deformed → Check clearance between blade and casing → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Field tip

Fan blade is contacting the casing or a foreign object. Remove obstructions and inspect blade condition. Never reach inside the fan casing while the fan is running.

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