TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Unit will not turn on
Not plugged in
Plug machine in 120V outlet
No power from outlet
Reset GFCI or move to new outlet
Switch is worn
Replace Switch
Tripped circuit breaker
Reset Breaker
Tripped GFCI
Reset GFCI
Damaged power cord
Repair or Replace Power Cord
Capacitor on motor is bad
Replace motor
Motor is bad
Replace motor
Air mover will not operate on all
speeds
Switch is worn
Replace switch
Capacitor on motor is bad
Replace motor
No power from GFCI Duplex Power
Outlet
Tripped GFCI
Reset GFCI
Wire loose
Repair wiring to outlet
Outlet is worn
Replace outlet
GFCI trips when air mover is
plugged in
Cord is worn or damaged
Repair or Replace Power Cord
Switch is bad
Replace switch
Air mover is wet
Allow air mover to dry & retest
GFCI is bad
Replace outlet
GFCI trips when air mover is
turned on
Cord is worn or damaged
Repair or Replace Power Cord
Switch is bad
Replace switch
Motor is bad
Replace motor
Air mover is wet
Allow air mover to dry & retest
The fan is rubbing
Fan has moved on motor
Reset fan & tighten set screw
Motor mount is loose
Tighten motor mount
Motor mount is broken
Replace Motor
Motor shaft bent
Replace Motor
Fan is damaged
Replace fan
Air mover is making strange noises
Foreign object in fan
Turn off motor & remove object
Fan is rubbing
See above topic
Fan is damaged
Replace fan
Motor bearing is worn
Replace motor
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