Hi
I have a problem with the fan on my Optia FF50 boiler which I believe is the same model as an Ideal FF350 rebadged for Plumb Centre.
There is a fan inside at the top to draw the fumes out to the flue. A few days ago the fan motor started making an awful squeaky noise and then it cut out. When I restart the boiler the fan comes on for a few seconds and the boiler fires up, then the fan starts making this noise again before cutting out and as a result the whole boiler cuts out. The fan motor housing feels hot but it is a sealed unit and I cannot get into it to have a look to find the cause of the problem.
Does anyone know anything about these and if so can you recommend the best and cheapest course of action to remedy my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tim
I have a problem with the fan on my Optia FF50 boiler which I believe is the same model as an Ideal FF350 rebadged for Plumb Centre.
There is a fan inside at the top to draw the fumes out to the flue. A few days ago the fan motor started making an awful squeaky noise and then it cut out. When I restart the boiler the fan comes on for a few seconds and the boiler fires up, then the fan starts making this noise again before cutting out and as a result the whole boiler cuts out. The fan motor housing feels hot but it is a sealed unit and I cannot get into it to have a look to find the cause of the problem.
Does anyone know anything about these and if so can you recommend the best and cheapest course of action to remedy my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tim
