1 Motor is making a Wha Wha Wha noise
The noise is definitely coming from the motor and the frequency of the wha wha noise increases with increased fan speed.
Is there a replacement motor available?
crwdns2934109:0crwdne2934109:0
crwdns2889612:0crwdne2889612:0
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I also have this issue and it seems to be a motor starting to fail. Unfortunately I can't locate a replacement motor for a perfectly good unit. I, not thinking they wouldn't have replacement parts have left mine on high for a year to help with our extremely poor air quality with forest fires. 😢
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Mike Stout crwdne2934271:0
@fisherofmen and Mike Stout have you checked to see if this is not a fan issue? Any build up of any "debris" on it? I am really sorry to hear about your forest fires....
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 oldturkey03 crwdne2934271:0
Yes, I've completely disassembled the unit to the fan to clean it and check the fan for damage or unbalance.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Mike Stout crwdne2934271:0
@Mike Stout
Post an image of the compliance plate that is on the motor. Perhaps that may help to find a replacement.
Here's how Adding images to an existing question is done in ifixit
Also, if you haven't already done so, try and contact Winix and ask if replacements are even available
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 jayeff crwdne2934271:0
Mines doing the same thing, I tried getting some lithium into the bearings but I think they may be sealed as pushing it into the shaft space didn't seem to do anything
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Drm crwdne2934271:0