R-ProField casesRefrigeration systems

Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear

Likely causes

Bearing end-of-life

Check: Spin blade by hand (resistance or noise = bearing issue)

What to do: Spin blade by hand (resistance or noise = bearing issue) → Replace with fan motor of same specification → Check blade balance and mounting bolts → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Bearing corrosion from condensate or moisture

Check: Replace with fan motor of same specification

What to do: Replace with fan motor of same specification → Check blade balance and mounting bolts → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Premature wear from overload

Check: Check blade balance and mounting bolts

What to do: Check blade balance and mounting bolts → Confirm noise is gone after restart

Field tip

The fan motor bearing is worn. Replace the fan motor.

All 565 cases work offline in R-Pro, with error codes for 62 brands and P-T data for 108 refrigerants.

Open R-Pro →

Related cases