Increasing Noise Coming From New S130 Draft Motor
I started my new s130 around oct 24' after a few days I noticed hat the draft motor was getting louder. I emailed/called AHS for some direction. I checked the 4 mounting bolts and they were tight. I shut down the boiler, removed the motor and checked the fan, it was tight. I ran the motor with the fan on and it seemed loud. I removed the fan and ran the motor on the ground and there was only a slight change in noise level. I checked the motor shaft and it doesn't have any play in it. I seperated the motor from the mounting plate and found 1 lose bolt. I added locktight and tightened bolts. I removed the back of the motor and nothing was found. All together noise level remains the same. Ahs wants me to take the motor to a service dealer. Has anyone else seen this issue? Does this draft motor ususally run soo loud?
- Dennis
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I believe AHS should send you a new motor,since you just purchased a $$$$ new boiler.They were really fair when I needed a new part from a defective part for my boiler,although it wasn't as expensive as a motor,witch shouldn't much matter anyhow.
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When I first fired mine up it was making a squealing noise that I couldn't figure out. Then I discovered that a very tiny Allen key which secures the fan shaft to the belt most pillow block bearing was loose and the shaft was spinning free of the pillow block bearing itself and squealing against the inner surface of same. I snugged it up and haven't had any problems since. The fan operation is loudest right at motor start-up, but it settles down soon afterwards. Not the quietest fan operation on earth, but at least no screeching squeal. When the belt is removed, my fan motor runs almost completely silent.
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Ah, I opted for the belt drive option. It indeed sounds like AHS should make good on the warrantee and give you a new motor.Pmk13 wrote:The draft motor is direct drive.
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I assume this boiler is heating your house, so you probably don't want to shut it down for a week or two. Ask them to send a replacement, that way your downtime is minimized.
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True, but I would think if their customer service is even mediocre they would want to work with him.NWBuilder wrote:Ask for whatever you want, what you get may be a different story.
Do you have a dealer nearby? Who did you buy the boiler from?Pmk13 wrote:Ahs wants me to take the motor to a service dealer.
Does this motor have grease fittings or oil ports?
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Sounds like a bearing is starting to go.Pmk13 wrote:The draft motor is direct drive.
The direct drive motors have sealed bearings. Bearings are good for about 3 years depending on how much heat get to them.
The motor can have the bearings replaced and a good motor shop can do it but there will be some down time.
I had the draft motor on my Dad's woodgun rebuilt two years ago and it cost $15 for the bearings and $60 for the labor for a total of $75.00.
If the unit is under warrenty, get directions from AHS on how to claim the warrenty.
- lsayre
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I have found AHS to be both courtious and prompt in solving my few teething problems when I started mine up. Talk with Darren Bricker.
No lube points, sealed bearings. Yes the boiler is currently running. The motor manufacturers service center is around 18 miles away. This boiler is currently my only source of heat...nights getting around 30 and the house is 130 yrs young and only partially insulated.
Will contact ahs again tar as well as service center...has anyone else had issues with the draft motors? Baldor Reliancer is the manufactor
Will contact ahs again tar as well as service center...has anyone else had issues with the draft motors? Baldor Reliancer is the manufactor
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Aside of the warranty and customer service aspect...
Based on commented 3 year bearing replacement interval, perhaps a standby/spare motor would be an idea.
Whenever it would happen again, down the road, it will likely be another big inconvenience.
They don't fail when it is warm outside.
Based on commented 3 year bearing replacement interval, perhaps a standby/spare motor would be an idea.
Whenever it would happen again, down the road, it will likely be another big inconvenience.
They don't fail when it is warm outside.
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OUTSTANDING pmk