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You’re going to spend more time trying to fix this thing than replacing it. They make all kinds of styles. My favourite ceiling fan is my in laws. The blades are shaped like leafs. And it’s all nice quality wood and metal love that fan

 

You may be right. However, they don't make fans like this anymore and I really like the style.

 

Doubt you have bearings. Most of those fans have oil impregnated bronze bushings. Not replaceable.

 

You could possibly try oiling it.

 

I'd really like to know if it's possible to replace the bearings and how difficult it would be.

Unlikely. I doubt they use standard industrial bearings, and I doubt they sell just replacement bearings. Maybe they can sell you a replacement motor.

But you can call or e-mail them and ask.

 

BUMMER!

 

That is and was not a high end brand. Even if it is from the 80's that was the era of cheap products. Too bad it isn't a Hunter original which have a lifetime warranty and an oil reservoir to keep bearings working.

 

OK. So, as it turns out the fan is actually manufactured by a company called Canarm. I just chatted with a rep who told me that the bearings are sealed and cannot be replaced. I can't help but wonder if they told me that just so I'd buy a new one. So, I'd like to hear from anyone that has taken a Canarm ceiling fan apart. Are the bearings really not replaceable?

 

If the bearings look like this, its a standard industrial bearing that you can get anywhere.
The part number will be stamped on the bearing

 

If the bearings look like this, its a standard industrial bearing that you can get anywhere.
The part number will be stamped on the bearing
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I haven't taken the fan down yet. According to the Canarm rep I chatted with the bearings are sealed(?) and are not replaceable. That's why I was hoping to hear from someone that has worked on Canarm fans and can let me know if this is in fact true or not (without taking the fan down and disassembling it). I mean, yeah, it's kinda noisy but it still technically works. So, I don't want to disassemble it unless I know I can replace the bearings.

 

Okay next time I’m at a gut job, I’ll save you one and I’ll ship it to you.

 

Thanks for the offer, but I'm still going to try and fix this one. I have nothing to lose by trying. Besides, I like working with my hands and I'm up for the challenge. As long as I can reach the bearings, I should be able to replace them and be back in business.

 

So, today I decided to take the fan down and remove the bearings. Wouldn't you know it? One of the screws securing the housing is stripped and I can't get it out. SOB! Of course, the disassembly couldn't go off without a hitch.

 

OK - I was finally able to remove the housing from the fan (it wasn't easy or graceful LOL). I quickly located the fan bearing and was able to remove it with little difficulty. It does not have any distinguishing marks on it - no part number, no manufacturer, nothing. I'm assuming it's a generic(?) It's smaller than I thought it would be, too. It's only about 1-3/8" in diameter. Could somebody let me know if there's anything special about this particular bearing? Or, can I just go ahead and order a generic replacement? TIA

 

I have not a seen a bearing yet that didn't have a number on it.
Clean this spot an inspect closely.

 

You're right. I cleaned the grease off and found a number - 6202Z. Now, I just have to source it...

 

very common bearing.

 

Yep. I just placed an order for one.