i can hear the motor straining, if i turn off the power the fan can be turned freely by hand. When the power is on the motor is trying to turn it but it does not turn and i can feel resistance whilst trying to turn it by hand.
New motor needed or simple fix?
I have tried wd40 on the spindle

chris s, April 2005

new fan im afraid they are still easily available at about £80

d.., April 2005