Waking Up a Vintage GE Box Fan

[@jackcasey7037]

Oh that takes me right back to my great grandma’s house! She had one just like this in her living room, which she bought at Sears in the summer of 1959.

[@darnellseals162]

I feel you me too it takes me back to my grandmother's house which I lived with her my grandmother Frances had one just like it to all these years I've been trying to find one

[@beeenn649]

We had one at home when I was a kid and I think my brother still has it.

[@Bobbythefanman]

that is an awsome start up sound

[@JordanU]

I agree

[@Bobbythefanman]

Whare did you find that fan that is so cool

[@JordanU]

cat number 5 Alan Jackson fan / Conway twitty fan At a tag sale..

[@Bobbythefanman]

Cool great find

[@JordanU]

cat number 5 Alan Jackson fan / Conway twitty fan Thanks..

[@kalebpaugel2109]

That one is a beautiful fan. It is a model F-11 (or F16 if it's older) W-13. If it has the small stabilizing bracket that goes horizontally across the bracket on the motor, it's an older model from 1962-64 and after 1964 the beige model took over until the end production into mid 1966 when the five wing W-22 took over.

[@JordanU]

Thanks for the info.. I didn't realize these were that early in the 60s.. I'll have to take a closer look and see what year its from,, I do not remember the characteristics of the motor right now.. Unfortunately I think the information tag on the bottom is worn off as usual..

[@kalebpaugel2109]

I did happen to see the cross brace dating yours a 1962-64. This one is a model F-16 W-13. I have a non reversible F-16 W-12

[@JordanU]

Kaleb Paugel I see,, this is much older than I thought it was..

[@kalebpaugel2109]

+Jordan U, yep it is definately and earlier 60's model

[@FalconsEye58094]

Just found my neighbor throwing one out, I plugged it in, it hummed but wouldn't move, needed a little bit of a push. But a couple minutes of building momentum now its running strong

[@JordanU]

Glad you saved it!

[@beauloftis1976]

Since this has been sitting awhile, It wouldn't hurt to give the motor a good thorough cleaning and degreasing, and then some new oil.

[@JordanU]

I do intend to do so,, if I can get it apart..

[@FSM_Reviews]

Cool. I've never seen an older fan like that.

[@JordanU]

These are a relatively common model..

[@FSM_Reviews]

@@JordanU Yeah...even though they might be common, I still have never seen any fan before, I think, the 80's. The oldest fan, to this day, that I've ever seen that old was one of the Galaxy box fans with the plastic motor.

[@JordanU]

@@FSM_Reviews OK

[@LemontTheFanMan]

Bro I know I'm Late on this One lol but good video Can't believe i didn't comment sooner cool video and Startup Sound about to watch part two now

[@JordanU]

Not sure how you missed this one lol you always get to all the videos..

[@crazytr9463]

Nice video. Well made fan. My habitat store has one of these in mint condition and i ask about it and unfortunately it wasn't for sale but I did tell them if they get rid of it call me. But yea they don't make them like they used it that's for sure.

[@JordanU]

You aught to make an offer on it sometime.. They're worth quite a bit.. Extremely well built fans..

[@WalterKnox]

if i were there i would offer 80$ i really would and i doubt that they would turn that down.

[@mdjamesd]

I have one of these, non-reversible. Spins slower than it should, and has a rhythmic tic, so im thinking bad bearing. Has anyone ever replaced the motor in one of these with something newer?

[@mscupcakedreamson36]

Omgosh! This fan brings back so many memories. I could listen to that sound all day.

[@JordanU]

These do have a nice sound to them.

[@adrianarencibia1408]

Plus don't you think it sounds like one.

[@JordanU]

What sounds like what?

[@carson01XJ]

Very nice fan. I've got the same one. My blade was stuck as well, so I had to use a gear puller to get the blade off, and I was able to drop a lot of oil down through the front of the motor. Hopefully you get yours running good, because these are really nice.

[@JordanU]

Thanks, some day the blade will be removed, the motor lubricated, and the whole unit repainted, as it deserves to be.. These were arguably some of the best box fans ever made..

[@darnellseals162]

My grandmother had the exact same one I've been looking for one going to the flea market and thrift stores for a few years trying to find me one hopefully one day I'll be able to run across it

[@darnellseals162]

I love this fan my grandmother had the exact same one I'm looking for the same one myself now hopefully I will find one

[@carson01XJ]

@@darnellseals162 Keep an eye on eBay as well. The shipping prices can be ridiculous, but that's where I found mine. They pop up every now and again. Good luck with finding one.

[@messickn]

@@darnellseals162 I actually have two of these. Picked them up from a goodwill outlet for $5 for both. One is the exact same model as this one, seafoam green, and the other is a white five blade, also a three speed. Both run as they should. Shot in the dark, but if you’re interested you can message me. They’re going up on eBay this week.

[@adrianarencibia1408]

It sounds like one of those air boxy things outside of your house.

[@JordanU]

A condenser?

[@adrianarencibia1408]

Yes thank you. You saved my life

[@JordanU]

That doesn't make sense..

[@adrianarencibia1408]

I was just kidding

[@JordanU]

It doesn't make sense..

[@Alco16-251F]

Nice Motor

[@JordanU]

These were good motors, until it comes time for servicing..

[@mdjamesd]

Anybody know where I could get a replacement motor for one of these? Father time has caught up with mine

[@TheAirConditionerGuy]

One of the 2 box fans I am looking for

[@JordanU]

Which is the other?

[@TheAirConditionerGuy]

@@JordanU That Penncrest with the big push buttons, 6 or 7 of them i think. metal grille on one side, plastic on the other, metal blades

[@JordanU]

@@TheAirConditionerGuy That sounds like something I'd probably get if I saw anyways, but if you can link a picture I'll keep an eye out. Both of the GEs in my collection have stories behind them, but if I come across another that I don't have any sentimental attachment to I'd consider a trade.

[@TheAirConditionerGuy]

@@JordanU thatd be great!! im also getting that Westinghouse back soon so I can get that control panel scan for you.

[@TheAirConditionerGuy]

@@JordanU kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4PWk4tsadekjc0