January 12Jan 12 Can't tolerate the fan bearings grinding anymore. Called Vent Axia and luckily they have new fan motors in stock!! So ordered! Anyone swapped one before? Easy or PITA?
January 12Jan 12 This is for bearings but probably a step earlier. Edited January 12Jan 12 by Nestor Got any glazing for sale?
January 12Jan 12 Author 3 hours ago, Nestor said: This is for bearings but probably a step earlier. Yeah I saw that . It’s unclear how you access the fans . I’ll wait until the replacement turns up - take the heat exchanger out ; have a look and decide how brace I feel
January 19Jan 19 Author New fan turned up . Easy enough to unscrew it but it won’t clear the panel and cabling goes into front “ somehow “ . I’m sure I’ve read that the entire section slides forwards somehow …. Anyway ; put it back together for now and emailed vent axia with “ what do I do now ? “
January 19Jan 19 Just now, Pocster said: emailed vent axia with “ what do I do now ? “ "That's easy sir, you book an appointment with one of our engineers who will do it for you!"
January 19Jan 19 Author 20 minutes ago, -rick- said: "That's easy sir, you book an appointment with one of our engineers who will do it for you!" They promised me when I ordered the part that I could use technical support if I needed to, so....... hopefully.....
January 21Jan 21 Author Well tbf after a few emails I think I know what I’m doing . Being honest there were only a few ways and 2 screws left to deal with . Prefer when manufacturer gives guidance rather than go in blind and rely on hope / luck . Will go for it in a few days .
January 24Jan 24 Author (expletive deleted)ing wonderful ! old fan has different coloured wires to new !!
January 24Jan 24 Author Done ! Not the most fun ; a few spare screws …. Clearly not a user serviceable device !
June 22Jun 22 On 24/01/2026 at 14:34, Pocster said: Done ! Not the most fun ; a few spare screws …. Clearly not a user serviceable device ! Would you be able to post a quick description of how to remove the fan please? Is the precedure the same for both fans? I have exact same unit, thinking of replacing bearings, can't see how to get at the wiring (to disconnect) to allow taking the fan out entirely.
June 22Jun 22 Author 6 minutes ago, Hastings said: Would you be able to post a quick description of how to remove the fan please? Is the precedure the same for both fans? I have exact same unit, thinking of replacing bearings, can't see how to get at the wiring (to disconnect) to allow taking the fan out entirely. I'll try! from memory!. Yes its the same for both fans. Get cover off remove reactor core thing unscrew panel around screen. there's a few screws Assuming thats off. each fan has 3 screws I think mounting it to the chassis remove them you then have to unclip the slide out pcb - it was fiddly (probably need to unplug all connection (I labelled mine so I didnt mess up) As it slides forward the fan connectors are typically at the back. Unplug them Then the stupid bit is once you've taken the connector off the end you have to feed it back so that the fan can come out. i.e. the cables are so tight fan as zero play until it gets some cable slack Thats from memory!. if you get stuck please put photo's up to refresh my brain. It's clearly designed so non Axia engineers dont do this! Edited June 22Jun 22 by Pocster
June 23Jun 23 Author 19 hours ago, Hastings said: Perfect, thank you! Oi ! Now you’ve given mine a problem! Fan running flat out !!!!
June 24Jun 24 Author On 23/06/2026 at 08:50, Pocster said: Oi ! Now you’ve given mine a problem! Fan running flat out !!!! Vent axia sending me a new pcb foc 😊 very kind of them
June 25Jun 25 19 hours ago, Pocster said: Vent axia sending me a new pcb foc 😊 very kind of them How are comms with them best done? Is there an email ? My unit is just outside 5yr warranty (going by the purchase date but not if you count the actual switch-on comissioning date which was months later) but it'd be worth a punt.
June 25Jun 25 Author 9 minutes ago, Hastings said: How are comms with them best done? Is there an email ? My unit is just outside 5yr warranty (going by the purchase date but not if you count the actual switch-on comissioning date which was months later) but it'd be worth a punt. Absoluely awesome tbf! [email protected] say Pocster sent you (mention my massive cock - he'll know who you mean) - actually don't mention that.....
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