New Interior AC Fan

[JetBlue2.0]

I bought and installed a brand new interior AC fan last summer. It was blowing great, but recently I heard a rattling / clunking sound, as if something fell into the fan from above and now I have the dreaded fan squeal. It still blows with lots of power, but the noise is unbearable.

I've read about applying lubricant to the bearings to fix the issue, but the fan could still die in a few years even if it's lubed really well and what really makes me disappointed is that the fan was brand new and cost around $450. This is not something I want to replace again if the brand new fans from the factory have some sort of defect.

Has anyone had similar experiences with brand new interior AC fans and does anyone know about aftermarket upgrades?

[Shawn D.]

There are no aftermarket upgrades.

Get yourself some turbine oil in a squeeze bottle, with a long spout.