Admiral Statesman

Admiral Statesman

Drew -- Friday, 21 June 2002, at 9:07 p.m.

I have an older Admiral Statesman 140 through the wall air conditioner. The blower motor is shot. Anyone know if the bearings in that motor are replaceable? Maybe someone has a motor or know where I can find one for it.

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Dan O. -- Friday, 21 June 2002, at 10:59 p.m.

: I have an older Admiral Statesman 140 through
: the wall air conditioner. The blower motor
: is shot. Anyone know if the bearings in that
: motor are replaceable? Maybe someone has a
: motor or know where I can find one for it.

Is it only the bearings that are causing it to be shot and not the motor winding(s)?

The motor bearings themselves would not usually be available through an appliance parts supply depot. If it is a reparable motor (ie. held together by nuts and bolts as opposed to welded or glued together) you can likely take it to a motor repair shop to have new bearings installed. If you get the numbers off them (if there are any) or the *exact* specifications of them and take it to a bearing supplier, they may be able to provide you replacements.

If the original motor is welded or glued together or the motor windings are defective, a new motor is likely the only repair available or cost effective. The motors used in smaller 5-10,000 BTU air conditioners are not usually cost effective to repair... if possible at all.

JMO

Dan O.

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Drew -- Friday, 21 June 2002, at 11:47 p.m.

I appreciate your response Dan. I'm thinking it's just the bearings because the motor runs, but it makes a horrible sqeal. With the unit unplugged I turn the fan by hand and it doesn't feel very smooth.

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Dan O. -- Saturday, 22 June 2002, at 1:24 p.m.

: I'm thinking it's just the bearings because the
: motor runs, but it makes a horrible sqeal.
: With the unit unplugged I turn the fan by
: hand and it doesn't feel very smooth.

Yes that does sound like the bearings which should be able to be replaced by a motor repair shop. We have had a good success rate in such cases.

BTW. After the motor is repaired I advise you to test the air conditioner before reinstallation into the wall. Sometimes (but not often) the new bearings are too tight and need to be adjusted again at the motor shop.

Dan O.

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Drew -- Saturday, 22 June 2002, at 10:37 p.m.

: Yes that does sound like the bearings which
: should be able to be replaced by a motor
: repair shop. We have had a good success rate
: in such cases.

Well, I've removed the motor, took the end caps off of the motor and the sleeve bearings are shot. I've checked many websites but noone seems to be able to locate my motor. I'm going to take your advice Dan and have the bearings replaced. I think that should take care of things. Thank you for your help.