Oreck XL Air Purifier Repair

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FreeMan

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Electronics are OK but the fan is super noisy on both my units.
Took it to the local Oreck dealer and they said no can fix.
These have the buttons on the top and have a silver removable cover to
access the filter.

But can it be fixed ? Bearings available ?

Amazon has new but it will not let me make a purchase based on my
location (Southern California). Why ?

I have used the two I have for over 10 years but now cannot stand the noise.
 
10 years is a significant run time for a fan motor. You could try lubricating the bearings but it may only provide temporary abatement of the noise, if any. It's unlikely that bearings are replaceable, and even less likely that you'd be able to find them.

You might have better luck trying to replace the entire fan.

On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 8:53:55 AM UTC-6, FreeMan wrote:
Electronics are OK but the fan is super noisy on both my units.
Took it to the local Oreck dealer and they said no can fix.
These have the buttons on the top and have a silver removable cover to
access the filter.

But can it be fixed ? Bearings available ?

Amazon has new but it will not let me make a purchase based on my
location (Southern California). Why ?

I have used the two I have for over 10 years but now cannot stand the noise.
Click to expand...
 
Is there a exploded view manual around to see how to disassemble ?
 
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 9:07:16 AM UTC-6, FreeMan wrote:
> Is there a exploded view manual around to see how to disassemble ?

This site seems to have at least some of the models shown in exploded view.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/oreck-air-purifier-parts-c-130239_130321.html
 
Once upon a time on usenet FreeMan wrote:
Electronics are OK but the fan is super noisy on both my units.
Took it to the local Oreck dealer and they said no can fix.
These have the buttons on the top and have a silver removable cover to
access the filter.

But can it be fixed ? Bearings available ?

Amazon has new but it will not let me make a purchase based on my
location (Southern California). Why ?
Click to expand...

Perhaps because of Californias strict air pollution laws? Maybe something
sold as an 'air purifier' in California has to do more than those units do?

Mere speculation.
--
Shaun.

"Humans will have advanced a long, long way when religious belief has a cozy
little classification in the DSM*."
David Melville (in r.a.s.f1)
(*Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

I have used the two I have for over 10 years but now cannot stand the
noise.
Click to expand...
 
Perhaps because of Californias strict air pollution laws? Maybe something
sold as an 'air purifier' in California has to do more than those units do?
Click to expand...

Or possibly because it is an ozone generator...
 
Once upon a time on usenet Terry Schwartz wrote:
Perhaps because of Californias strict air pollution laws? Maybe
something sold as an 'air purifier' in California has to do more
than those units do?


Or possibly because it is an ozone generator...
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Or that.
--
Shaun.

"Humans will have advanced a long, long way when religious belief has a cozy
little classification in the DSM*."
David Melville (in r.a.s.f1)
(*Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
 
Only generates Ozone when you hear a snap.
There is an ozone filter in it they say.

So is there any take it apart videos out there ?

I have been looking.
Model AIRPSXXA051003
 
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 8:59:13 AM UTC-6, FreeMan wrote:
Only generates Ozone when you hear a snap.
There is an ozone filter in it they say.

So is there any take it apart videos out there ?

I have been looking.
Model AIRPSXXA051003
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It almost does not matter. Most of the models, including the SP models show the fan motor as no longer available.

I'd say it's time to retire the units. You've gotten 10 years service out of them. That's good by today's standards, especially for a product that uses high voltage.
 
On 2/21/18 8:59 AM, FreeMan wrote:
Only generates Ozone when you hear a snap.
There is an ozone filter in it they say.
Click to expand...

The manual says it generates ionized air.
That by definition is ozone


--
"I am a river to my people."
Jeff-1.0
WA6FWi
http:foxsmercantile.com
 
Fox's Mercantile <jdangus@att.net> wrote:
On 2/21/18 8:59 AM, FreeMan wrote:
Only generates Ozone when you hear a snap.
There is an ozone filter in it they say.

The manual says it generates ionized air.
That by definition is ozone
Click to expand...

No. You can generate ion flow if yo keep voltage at point below actual
beginning of arching. ozone is normally higher voltage AC so mix charges.
The mixed charged ion generator is used in various production like
electronics for static removal, like bench work. Also used on air spray
nozzles. Ion generators make particles stick to walls, filters, etc. With
an ion generator, it should produce no more ozone than sunshine.

I hate those barrel fans.

Greg
 
On Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:53:47 -0600, Fox's Mercantile <jdangus@att.net>
wrote:

On 2/21/18 8:59 AM, FreeMan wrote:
Only generates Ozone when you hear a snap.
There is an ozone filter in it they say.

The manual says it generates ionized air.
That by definition is ozone
Click to expand...
Last I heard ions are atoms that have either a net positive or net
negative charge. Meaning there are not an equal number of elctrons and
protons. Ozone is just a molecule, O3. The most common oxygen molecule
is, of course, O2. Either molecule can be ionized though.
Eric
 
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