Anyone know what happens if the motor overheats? Does it just power off for a few minutes or is there a thermal fuse that needs replacing?
913318
This thing has a monster motor. I've loaded it with tough frozen stuff full and never even come close to heating it up. It's 3.5 hp!
913319
If you overtax the motor, it will shut automatically off. However, it will turn on again very quickly, after 30 seconds or so.
1320746
Mine stopped working after about 18 months. The issue was motor. The commutator worn out. Friend of mine was able to dissemble the motor and move brushes to fix it, but he doesn't think it would last for a long time. Curiously enough, brushes were not worn. So, it looks like motor has bad design.A side note, the original batteries were not good and died in a few months. I replaced them long time ago.
1352760
The Ambient temperature is the NEMA insulation rating. (40 deg c) also added is the insulation Class. Class B is typical in small motors. With a class B rating the maximum operation temp would be 130 deg C or 266deg F. Also, the motor has a fan on the back of it to cool it. Lastly, the motor in not mounted inside the heating chamber.You will have no problems with this replacement. It worked great for me. See the link for more info on the NEMA ratings: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/nema-insulation-classes-d_734.html?v=155&units;=degC
864360
Wish I could help but have no clue. It sounds "electrical", possibly a loose wire or a short. Do you know someone (like a teenager) who has some technical skills and a few test devices? You could call a B&D service center and see if they would do anything despite the warranty time limit or just to get an idea of the cost of repairs. As a last resort, take the motor housing apart (carefully and with your procedural memory engaged) and check for clues (wires, connections, burn marks, fuse). Hopefully you will find something (and be able to reverse the taking-apart procedure). If not, well, it could be a lost cause. At least, if it were me, it would be. Let us know how it turns out. Larry.
1784976
Sounds like the gears are bad ....or the motor has a short. Switch pasta machines and see if there is still sparks.
1131697
this may help. hoes maybe to short.just a guess. ck the volts to much power will make the motor run faster. if any of THESE will not work send it back. thanks
1248171
There are 2 resets, 1 located on the back and the motor also has a fuse that is replaceable or contact your seller.
136881
As someone mentioned, its electronic...so warranty might be out.That being said, make sure when you replace it again, replace the blower motor with it. Blower motor amperage causes the module to short. Usually after you hit a bump, temp change, or while starting up...just like your home ac unit.They don't just die
2005757
The standard motor that comes with the unit has burned out on my last two units. I bought a whole new unit to replace the first and the motor burned up on it in two seasons. I only make ice cream on occaision and in no way over taxed the motor on either of the first two. I purchased this replacement motor on amazon and it says it has an industrial strength motor. I haven't use my new one yet, so I'm interested to see if it will ouitlast the others. I would suggest replacing the motor and making ice cream without delay. I'm figuring it's part of the cost of operation.
794515
No, I don't think so... The motor gets hot after 20s work...then you have to stop for another half an hour to wait for the motor cooled down...
207298
Mine has a 15 amp fuse, I have run this temporarily overloaded and shorted resulting in a blown fuse, with it surviving. I did however have one unit fail, after running it overloaded for too long, from excessive heat.
862672
Does you fan work at all? Because if not then it is a fuse or the motor itself. This needs to be replaced when the fan only works on High and no other speeds. Typically, at least from my past experiences.
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Chip, I had the same problem several times. I finally registered my unit on Broan's website and included my disappointment with the issue. I was contacted the next day by their customer service department with the phone # for their service department. I called them immediately, they pulled up my information and explained that they had identified the problem and it could be easily fixed with a replacement heater and fan element. The original unit did not start fast enough and would burn the thermal fuse, the new motor started faster and therefore the thermal fuse would not blow. The fuse is part of the heater element to prevent overheating. I explained to the rep that it was -7 outside and I didn't feel like going into the attic again to replace the unit. he explained that I could replace the part fromt he inside and it was a matter of 2 screws and a wire harness. It literally took me less than 1 minute to replace the part and it has worked better than the original since. My previous ones only lasted less than 2 weeks. I was very satisfied with Broan which is more than I can say about the big box store I bought it from. The # for the technical support department at 800-637-1453. That should solve the problem.
1794790
Hi Zelda, interesting question. I do not believe the blender has any circuit breaker or sensor to stop the motor from overheating. However, if you have the GFI newer eletrical outlets and if there is too much electrical current or overload, power would be cut and the blender would shut off.
849361
i suppose it is a typo "thermally" protected probably means if motor gets too hot it will "cut-off" rather than burn up from over current. never had this problem yet so I am not positive that is what they mean but many motors have thermal cutoff. for fire safety and UL rating etc. If motors over heat and cutoff they probably have a problem and need to be replaced anyway if it happens more than once or twice.
2068509
The type of aircraft you have was not included in the question, but if a 850mAh battery already overheats the motor, this will make it even hotter. Try searching for a compatible heatsink for your motor. Replacing old bearings on the motor may also reduce heat.
2019363
If it started to run again after 10 minute or so then yes the vents on the top of the motor above the string could be clogged and causing the motor to overheat. If the trimmer just stopped working it could be a number of things. Switch/trigger, battery, wire shorted against the housing in the tube, etc.