Bryant 697c fan motor grinding do I have to replace or can I fix myself [Archive]

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dallas682

Feb 13, 2010, 07:13 PM

I have a bryant 697c the fan motor on the outside is making a grinding noise but the fan still turns. Can I fix it or do I need to replace it

hvac1000

Feb 13, 2010, 08:19 PM

i have a bryant 697c the fan motor on the outside is making a grinding noise but the fan still turns. can i fix it or do i need to replace it

Usually a grinding sound indicates bad motor bearings so if that is the case you will be replacing the motor now or after it fails.