thank you funbro for taking the time to make this video to give DIYer's an idea of what it will be like. I have one making the exact same sound. will use ur video as a reference.
It turns out my a/c was just dirty. I think debris (leaves, bugs, dirt, whatever) plugged up something because it runs SO much better after taking the cover off and just washing it with a water hose and a little soap. A huge improvement.
I haven't finished the video yet, I had to stop and pause it at :10 because you're intro bit is the most solid and creative I've seen in a while...Well done, sir!
My 12,000 btu LG window a/c isn't running right. The air coming out of the vents is cold, but I think it's slow and I'm just baking here in Texas. I will try to take it out and clean it. Then I don't know. It's not making the loud noise. Could it also be the motor? The room seems more humid. Nothing worse than a weak air conditioner.
Cleaning it out is a good place to start, next you could check the motor especially if you feel it's not moving enough air. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
I have a 18000 BTU 220 volt Maytag Heat Pump air conditioner, and heater window unit that's been setting up in a enclosed carport for a couple of years. It was installed through the wall in a enclosed carport area for a couple of years, but my family member never used it and gave it to me to help cut energy costs down using the heat pump feature in a large 7500 Square foot House that should have at least five individual Zones Minimum!! My question is, before I powered the unit on originally, the fan motor was slightly tight so I turned it by spinning the blades until it was reasonably easy to turn. When I first turned it on a work perfectly for approximately 1 minute. I can't remember if I turned it off after witnessing the digital control panel work perfectly set in the heating mode blowing 18,000 BTUs of heated air!!!:) The only problem is the next time I turned it on you can hear power being sent to the I believe, distribution board, and makes a LOUD HUM. The only reason I haven't changed the capacitor that starts the fan, and compressor is because I'm not getting that Dead effect if you know what I mean?.?. I could be wrong, but wore out capacitors I've changed in the past usually do not look like BRAND NEW as far as the condition, and the overall shape. Most of them do not make any noise at all, but you can usually make the fan start turning if you give it a spin while the humming is taking place, and the fan will at least try to start turning. I just thought after running across your video that's sending you a message could not hurt before I replace this 10 to $20 capacitor which is not a big deal, but if you're able to see this in a timely manner not knowing your schedule I didn't know if you had any knowledge of this problem happening with Maytag 18000 BTU heat pump window AC units with very little use, because I'm leaning towards some type of corroded dead short in the motor itself. Like I said the unit has not been used much at all but it did sit in a wall for a few years allowing rain to get the motor wet at the same time the unit was not being used so that's always a recipe for DISASTER with anything that moves especially if they have any type of electrical components. There's even a small amount of rust on the exterior casing of the motor housing. It does spin freely though. If I don't hear back from you, thank you anyway!!! I'll just order a replacement capacitor, and start from there. Thank you in advance for any help concerning this particular units fan problem. PS. I would like to also mention that I did wash the interior of the unit out avoiding all electrical components, but the motor of course did get wet washing out dust, and debris. If I had a removed it from the case by sliding it out, I would have NEVER let that multi-speed motor get wet after seeing the small amount of corrosion that had occurred just from rainwater etc. Most Sincerely, John Jenkins
@@funbro1, Thank You So Much For Taking The Time To get Back with Me. I Appreciate Your input!!! I've already ordered a capacitor, and it should be delivered Tuesday, or Wednesday. I have my fingers crossed, but my guts instinct tells me that it's going to be that multi-speed fan motor. I Hope Not:/ I wish I had held off on rinsing the exterior section off until I at least tried to let the unit run for an hour or so after noticing that drag on the fans shaft when I sprayed water against the fan blades and immediately noticed it wasn't turning freely. I did want to mention that I did not use my pressure sprayer when cleaning all of the dust and debris out of the tray, just a spray nozzle with approximately 40 PSI on the well head. I did make sure to completely avoid all electronic components and of course the squirrel cage. The unit looks like it has never been turned on more than a few minutes because the filter door was still taped shut From the factory. Not to mention the filter itself looked like Brand New!! I actually have at least three 220v A/C units that are all approximately 18,000 BTU'S inside a building My Dad, and I built to be an office for our Rental Properties along with making all types of computer-generated Signs, and most importantly Operate His Private HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Engineering Firm out of. All three of those units never saw more than an hour's use, but had to eventually be pulled out of the walls due to the fan motors locking up from lack of being used. We used a 4 ton wall mounted heat pump in the front office, and just never got around to using those A/C units like we had planned in the back rooms. Letting them sit destroyed all of the fan motors, and it never dawned on me that the fan could be damaged from lack of use until I thought about the ones we had to pull out the wall at the shop. Those units still sitting in the shop would probably work like Brand New if I could find some motors at a decent price considering none of them are digitally controlled. My dad was a firm believer in using as a little bells and whistles as mechanically possible. If it's not broke don't fix it, and there's no need to make something that can be simple, fragile and complex just for appearances, or the ability to use a remote control that you rarely even think about using when you have one. I can see the use for a remote when watching the tube, but when it comes to AC, and Heat the objective is to set it, and forget it. I might try to find some single speed, universal design replacement motors for those units this Summer. There just may be a way to get those things up, and running again without breaking the bank trying to find exact replacement multi-speed specified motors. I could just bypass the speed control for the fan and simply use an on and off switch with the included thermostat. At the most a three position switch that would allow the fan to run at one speed matching up the specified CFM the previous motors could provide at high speed. Then let the second position energize the fan, and l compressor. When it's over 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside those units could be much appreciated for the first time in their life. Thank you again for your Advice, time, and the Informative video!! Well Done Sir 👍!!!:) A+++++++++ God Bless Sincerely, J.J.
My LG 1815 ER developed a grinding noise the very next season after we bought it. I pulled the unit and spun the fan and noticed it turns smoothly and coasts for a long time, but makes a grinding noise. The blades aren't scraping against anything. I tried oiling the motor shaft ends, hoping it would get into the bearing, but it never helped. The a/c runs fine for years after that, but the fan is so noisy you can hear it for 100 yards distance.
Still sounds like it may be the motor bearings. I’m not sure what else it could be. You could try bypassing the AC unit and wire the fan motor directly just to see if the noise is reproduced. Thanks for watching.
@@joseluissaldana5792 If I spin the fan with the unit not connected to power, it makes a grinding noise. It's definitely the fan bearings. Other than the loud noise it makes, it's been running fine for a couple of years now.
I have LG LW1016ER Window AC and need fan motor. Everywhere is sold out and has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Is it possible to replace the bearings in the existing motor?
I just completed a replacement of the blower motor as per your instructions on a newer unit. The old motor was only running very slowly. Now the fan motor won't come on at all. I also connected the old motor and it won't run at all either. A technician just replaced the capacitor. At first the compressor came on, but then stopped. I'm getting green lights on the face panel, but nothing's happening. Any suggestions?
Are you getting any error codes? If so this could lead you in the correct direction. Sounds like your control panel maybe. It's hard to diagnose without running a few tests. Thanks for watching
Doing some cross referancing with the model numbers you provided I found and ordered this for my LG LW1016ER: www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/eau61423707/0042/580.html
I was about to buy a LG ac of the same design. Now I know that's a lot of work come the time to clean that and now having a second thought. You could have replaced the bearings of the motor instead to save $.
This was having more than just bearing problems and with it being in a rental unit I wanted to make sure it was good to go for a long time. Thanks for watching.
*Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool** As described.*
Thanks for watching.
thank you funbro for taking the time to make this video to give DIYer's an idea of what it will be like. I have one making the exact same sound. will use ur video as a reference.
Thanks for watching
It turns out my a/c was just dirty. I think debris (leaves, bugs, dirt, whatever) plugged up something because it runs SO much better after taking the cover off and just washing it with a water hose and a little soap. A huge improvement.
That’s very good news. Thanks for watching.
I haven't finished the video yet, I had to stop and pause it at :10 because you're intro bit is the most solid and creative I've seen in a while...Well done, sir!
Wow, thanks for the kind words, I think I'll keep the intro. Thanks for watching.
My 12,000 btu LG window a/c isn't running right. The air coming out of the vents is cold, but I think it's slow and I'm just baking here in Texas. I will try to take it out and clean it. Then I don't know. It's not making the loud noise. Could it also be the motor? The room seems more humid. Nothing worse than a weak air conditioner.
Cleaning it out is a good place to start, next you could check the motor especially if you feel it's not moving enough air. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the advice!
I have a 18000 BTU 220 volt Maytag Heat Pump air conditioner, and heater window unit that's been setting up in a enclosed carport for a couple of years. It was installed through the wall in a enclosed carport area for a couple of years, but my family member never used it and gave it to me to help cut energy costs down using the heat pump feature in a large 7500 Square foot House that should have at least five individual Zones Minimum!!
My question is, before I powered the unit on originally, the fan motor was slightly tight so I turned it by spinning the blades until it was reasonably easy to turn. When I first turned it on a work perfectly for approximately 1 minute.
I can't remember if I turned it off after witnessing the digital control panel work perfectly set in the heating mode blowing 18,000 BTUs of heated air!!!:)
The only problem is the next time I turned it on you can hear power being sent to the I believe, distribution board, and makes a LOUD HUM.
The only reason I haven't changed the capacitor that starts the fan, and compressor is because I'm not getting that Dead effect if you know what I mean?.?.
I could be wrong, but wore out capacitors I've changed in the past usually do not look like BRAND NEW as far as the condition, and the overall shape. Most of them do not make any noise at all, but you can usually make the fan start turning if you give it a spin while the humming is taking place, and the fan will at least try to start turning. I just thought after running across your video that's sending you a message could not hurt before I replace this 10 to $20 capacitor which is not a big deal, but if you're able to see this in a timely manner not knowing your schedule I didn't know if you had any knowledge of this problem happening with Maytag 18000 BTU heat pump window AC units with very little use, because I'm leaning towards some type of corroded dead short in the motor itself. Like I said the unit has not been used much at all but it did sit in a wall for a few years allowing rain to get the motor wet at the same time the unit was not being used so that's always a recipe for DISASTER with anything that moves especially if they have any type of electrical components.
There's even a small amount of rust on the exterior casing of the motor housing. It does spin freely though. If I don't hear back from you, thank you anyway!!!
I'll just order a replacement capacitor, and start from there.
Thank you in advance for any help concerning this particular units fan problem.
PS. I would like to also mention that I did wash the interior of the unit out avoiding all electrical components, but the motor of course did get wet washing out dust, and debris.
If I had a removed it from the case by sliding it out, I would have NEVER let that multi-speed motor get wet after seeing the small amount of corrosion that had occurred just from rainwater etc.
Most Sincerely,
John Jenkins
Sounds like the issue is either the capacitor or motor. If it were me I would start with the capacitor just because the price. Thanks for watching.
@@funbro1,
Thank You So Much For Taking The Time To get Back with Me.
I Appreciate Your input!!!
I've already ordered a capacitor, and it should be delivered Tuesday, or Wednesday.
I have my fingers crossed, but my guts instinct tells me that it's going to be that multi-speed fan motor.
I Hope Not:/
I wish I had held off on rinsing the exterior section off until I at least tried to let the unit run for an hour or so after noticing that drag on the fans shaft when I sprayed water against the fan blades and immediately noticed it wasn't turning freely.
I did want to mention that I did not use my pressure sprayer when cleaning all of the dust and debris out of the tray, just a spray nozzle with approximately 40 PSI on the well head.
I did make sure to completely avoid all electronic components and of course the squirrel cage.
The unit looks like it has never been turned on more than a few minutes because the filter door was still taped shut From the factory. Not to mention the filter itself looked like Brand New!!
I actually have at least three 220v A/C units that are all approximately 18,000 BTU'S inside a building My Dad, and I built to be an office for our Rental Properties along with making all types of computer-generated Signs, and most importantly Operate His Private HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Engineering Firm out of.
All three of those units never saw more than an hour's use, but had to eventually be pulled out of the walls due to the fan motors locking up from lack of being used. We used a 4 ton wall mounted heat pump in the front office, and just never got around to using those A/C units like we had planned in the back rooms.
Letting them sit destroyed all of the fan motors, and it never dawned on me that the fan could be damaged from lack of use until I thought about the ones we had to pull out the wall at the shop.
Those units still sitting in the shop would probably work like Brand New if I could find some motors at a decent price considering none of them are digitally controlled.
My dad was a firm believer in using as a little bells and whistles as mechanically possible.
If it's not broke don't fix it, and there's no need to make something that can be simple, fragile and complex just for appearances, or the ability to use a remote control that you rarely even think about using when you have one.
I can see the use for a remote when watching the tube, but when it comes to AC, and Heat the objective is to set it, and forget it.
I might try to find some single speed, universal design replacement motors for those units this Summer.
There just may be a way to get those things up, and running again without breaking the bank trying to find exact replacement multi-speed specified motors.
I could just bypass the speed control for the fan and simply use an on and off switch with the included thermostat.
At the most a three position switch that would allow the fan to run at one speed matching up the specified CFM the previous motors could provide at high speed. Then let the second position energize the fan, and l compressor.
When it's over 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside those units could be much appreciated for the first time in their life.
Thank you again for your Advice, time, and the Informative video!!
Well Done Sir 👍!!!:) A+++++++++
God Bless
Sincerely,
J.J.
My LG 1815 ER developed a grinding noise the very next season after we bought it. I pulled the unit and spun the fan and noticed it turns smoothly and coasts for a long time, but makes a grinding noise. The blades aren't scraping against anything. I tried oiling the motor shaft ends, hoping it would get into the bearing, but it never helped. The a/c runs fine for years after that, but the fan is so noisy you can hear it for 100 yards distance.
Still sounds like it may be the motor bearings. I’m not sure what else it could be. You could try bypassing the AC unit and wire the fan motor directly just to see if the noise is reproduced. Thanks for watching.
@@funbro1 It's definitely the fan and not the compressor. Trouble is, nobody sells this fan motor.
Remove the fan and connect the motor direct to outlet 120! Volt and you’ll know
Panasonic got the same tecnology as the LG im pretty sure that the panasonic motor is the same
@@joseluissaldana5792 If I spin the fan with the unit not connected to power, it makes a grinding noise. It's definitely the fan bearings. Other than the loud noise it makes, it's been running fine for a couple of years now.
I have LG LW1016ER Window AC and need fan motor. Everywhere is sold out and has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Is it possible to replace the bearings in the existing motor?
If you can come up with the parts, sure. It will be a little more involved but it can be done. Best of luck. Thanks for watching.
I just completed a replacement of the blower motor as per your instructions on a newer unit. The old motor was only running very slowly. Now the fan motor won't come on at all. I also connected the old motor and it won't run at all either. A technician just replaced the capacitor. At first the compressor came on, but then stopped. I'm getting green lights on the face panel, but nothing's happening. Any suggestions?
Are you getting any error codes? If so this could lead you in the correct direction. Sounds like your control panel maybe. It's hard to diagnose without running a few tests. Thanks for watching
What is the speed (RPM) of LG 1.5 Ton Split AC Outdoor unit fan motor ?
That I'm not sure of.
Whats the model number of your A/C and the model number of the fan motor you replaced?
The model of the A/C is LT1230HRY7 and I believe the model of the motor was 4681A20041M. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
Doing some cross referancing with the model numbers you provided I found and ordered this for my LG LW1016ER: www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/eau61423707/0042/580.html
Why wouldnt u just replace the bearings in the blower motor ?
It cost just as much to do the bearing and then I have the worry of the rest of the motor going bad. Thanks for watching.
@@funbro1 wrong .. I replaced the bearings in mine for less then 5$ that was almost 5 years ago . never had an issue .
please don't breed.
talking to you rust bucket.
I was about to buy a LG ac of the same design. Now I know that's a lot of work come the time to clean that and now having a second thought. You could have replaced the bearings of the motor instead to save $.
This was having more than just bearing problems and with it being in a rental unit I wanted to make sure it was good to go for a long time. Thanks for watching.
Why not just replace the bearings?
I guess you could but this unit had many hours of use and I didn't want to do this job again. Thanks for watching.
Complected job to change bearing which is need to change frequently.
It does happen. Thanks for watching.
having hard time taking the fan out :(
That is the hardest part. That spring clamp is on there pretty good. Best of luck and Thanks for watching
Describe bearings & where to find
Round and found on the internet.
Thanks for watching.
YeSir.u.The.Man...
Thanks for watching, hope the video was a help.