I posted this in email--really need an answer
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:14 pm
Hello Mark,
I have a Lear Siegler Model MED 62 electric. I have a wire that is not connected anymore. The covering is flaking off it. The connector was corroded and the wire too. I need to replace the wire and connector. What size wire do I need? I have a picture attached. What I really need to know is: Does this wire affect the fan from turning? What does that solenoid do?
The furnace will kick on but, then kicks off sometimes. Sometimes it will start the fan and sometimes it won't. If the fan doesn't start sometimes it heats up and smokes(I think its just dust burning off). I am afraid it will catch fire some night and burn my trailer up while I sleep. I have been able to make it work.
I have to turn the thermostat way down and let it cool off. Then I turn the thermostat back up and I reach inside and start the fan turning by hand when it kicks on and then it will start blowing. Is it the corroded wire thats disconnected that is causing the problem or is the fan motor just wornout? It acts like the brushes are worn out in one spot and if you turn it by hand they make contact and the fan starts blowing. I have seen old drills and fans that acted like that. What do you think? And do you have the replacement parts to fit it? I would appreciate any help you can give. WBS via email or call.
I have a Lear Siegler Model MED 62 electric. I have a wire that is not connected anymore. The covering is flaking off it. The connector was corroded and the wire too. I need to replace the wire and connector. What size wire do I need? I have a picture attached. What I really need to know is: Does this wire affect the fan from turning? What does that solenoid do?
The furnace will kick on but, then kicks off sometimes. Sometimes it will start the fan and sometimes it won't. If the fan doesn't start sometimes it heats up and smokes(I think its just dust burning off). I am afraid it will catch fire some night and burn my trailer up while I sleep. I have been able to make it work.
I have to turn the thermostat way down and let it cool off. Then I turn the thermostat back up and I reach inside and start the fan turning by hand when it kicks on and then it will start blowing. Is it the corroded wire thats disconnected that is causing the problem or is the fan motor just wornout? It acts like the brushes are worn out in one spot and if you turn it by hand they make contact and the fan starts blowing. I have seen old drills and fans that acted like that. What do you think? And do you have the replacement parts to fit it? I would appreciate any help you can give. WBS via email or call.