Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 12-22-2016, 07:43 PM   #1
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 2
Noisy basement heat pump

Basement heat pump making ratteling noise. Has anybody had this problem. Taylor says that he must drop unit to determine source of noise. Requires three hours to drop unit to determine what the part is, order it, Wait for delivery, then install new part. For a full timer in winter, it would seem an experienced service person should be able to determine source of noise without dropping the unit. Anyone had this problem?
Winnebago voyage 38J
rolliefbaile is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-22-2016, 09:10 PM   #2
Winnie-Wise
 
rgvtexan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NE WA or S TX
Posts: 296
experienced service person

Where do you find one?

They have been known to have broken squirrel cage blower fans.

Here is some good info from Duner.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...zBiZTYxYzU5ZWQ
__________________
04 Horizon QD, 12 Ford Flex, Excalibar, Brakemaster, Winter Texan, RVin! since 1974
Norm, Donna 01 Z3
Life is a Timed Event, you only get One Go Around!
rgvtexan is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 12-22-2016, 11:42 PM   #3
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Anderson, IN
Posts: 141
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...zBiZTYxYzU5ZWQ This is the link to the removal process by Duner. Sorry for the length as I couldn't find it any other way. I've had mine out twice. It's not too hard and with the top off it should be easy to find the issue. My buddy's unit had the bearing flying loose and it made a noise at start up. The article recommends some changes that I did as well.

Good luck,
Dave
__________________
2004 37B Adventurer, 8.1 WH, Ultrapower, DIY CAI, Henderson Track Bar, Tru Center, Koni FSD's, Roadmaster Even Brake, Scan Guage II, 180 Thermostat,
Davel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-23-2016, 10:17 AM   #4
Winnebago Master
 
Duner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 548
rolliefbaile, you have a very common problem. Since I repaired mine in 2008, it's been very quiet, now 13 yrs old with 9 yrs fulltiming. Many iRV2 members have successfully repaired their own unit saving many hundreds of $$$. And when you're fulltiming, it's heck of a lot more convenient to do on your time frame and not waiting for a service center.

You don't say what year your coach is. It'd be good to add that to your signature info, along with the chassis type.

BTY, after 2007 or so, the basement units came with the composite plastic squirrel cage and they got rid of the metal ones that wear out and get noisy. Your squealing may be just the brass bearings needing replacement. Regardless, if you plan on keeping the coach for a while, make sure you replace the metal cage with plastic.

Good luck,
Bill
__________________
Bill & Helen, Last of the Chieftains, 2004 39T, W22, UltraPower, Banks Headers, Koni's, Safe-T-Plus, SMI Stay-n-Play, 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid towed 4-down
https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...-picture97.jpg
Duner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2016, 05:40 PM   #5
Winnebago Owner
 
Heating man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 85
I think you are being unfair. I have worked on heating and air conditioning equipment for 45 years and it is hard to know what is wrong with the unit until I take it out and open it up. There are 2 squirrel cage blowers and both have berings on them. Do you expect him to order in all parts that could be wrong before pulling it for repair? Even the most experienced would not know for sure what it needs till he opens it up.
__________________
2004 Itasca Horizon 40AD caterpillar C7 engine 2004 Wrangler unlimited & 2013 Honda Fit
Heating man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2016, 10:30 PM   #6
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Anderson, IN
Posts: 141
I agree with Duner on the bearings and squirrel cage. The bearings are lubed by oil cups that are supposed to be filled every 6 months. Sealed ball bearings are much better as is the plastic fan over the old metal one. I did both of mine several years ago.

Dave
__________________
2004 37B Adventurer, 8.1 WH, Ultrapower, DIY CAI, Henderson Track Bar, Tru Center, Koni FSD's, Roadmaster Even Brake, Scan Guage II, 180 Thermostat,
Davel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-03-2017, 09:13 PM   #7
Winnebago Camper
 
megehrs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Willow, Alaska
Posts: 17
I just did mine today. Had a screeching sound during operation. I replaced my outer bearing and squirrel cage. MUCH quieter operation now.....not to mention lack of screeching sound. Duner's unit in his tutorial was not exactly like mine but was a very good start. I had like 10 screws on the duct that had to be removed, including a rail in the top with four. I had to take the inside cover (outside case wall) off to get the blower assy out. Much easier than trying to bend and move the copper tubing around to get it out the top. I needed to replace the bolts (screws) on the bearing "strut". Stripped them out during removal. A long extension on a cordless drill made short work of the mount bolts for the blower assy. Much thanks to Duner for his tutorial. Cost me less than 100 bucks and probably saved me 750 plus the hassle of finding someone to actually work on it. DW is much happier as well as amazed. Thanks Duner. 👍👍
__________________
Mark and Evelyn
2008 Beaver Marquis Amethyst 45ft, 600 CAT
2014 Ford Edge (toad)...Alaska Residents
megehrs is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
heat, heat pump


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Basement heat pump - no heat/blower cpd520 Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 8 05-31-2015 12:47 PM
Heater and Heat Pump are both too noisy... Ramzfan General Maintenance and Repair 22 09-15-2012 05:27 PM
Noisy Water Pump monarchman53 Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12 03-26-2011 06:39 AM
How to quiet a noisy water pump LK23 Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 16 05-02-2008 07:34 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.