Plus it contains detergent.
Lubricant for fan motor.
Step 3 apply a light nondetergent household oil that is sae20.
Apparently wd 40 was the wrong oil to use.
It is excellent for smaller electric fan motors because it helps to reduce friction when there is a moving surface.
Then remove the fan s blade and wash it with soap.
Instead you might look for a particular brand of lubrication which is right for your motor.
Whenever you have to lubricate an electric pump bench grinder or other electric motor don t pull just any oil off the shelf.
Grasp the blades firmly and lift slowly to remove them.
It is now so far removed from the way most americans think it.
Do not use any flammable lubricant such as oil.
Add no more than 1 to 2 drops at each oil port.
First find the point where the shaft is holding the motor and clean that area.
Then put in a few drops of number thirty oil on both ends of the aforementioned shaft sticking out of the motor.
The furnace blower motor is going to be working in very hot conditions so the type of lubricant you use is important.
Fan maintenance it s important in this throwaway society to realize the value of maintenance.
Instead pick up electric motor oil like 3 in one electric motor oil about 3 at amazon.
Then swivel the shaft and cleanup any excess oil.
Lubricate a box fan motor step 1 remove the front grill of the fan.
It s too thin for electric motors.
Never put wd 40 in any electric motor even if the rotor is stuck from filthy dried up lubricant.
Don t use automotive motor oil.
It not only removes any remaining lube but it can melt coil wires the lightly coated copper wires twisted up in electric motors and cause an electrical short.
If there is a c clip pry it off first.