GE Operating Temperature

[Robert Todd]

I just finished working on a 12" GE Quiet Blade and was wondering if anyone could tell me the proper operating temperature of the motor.  I know that these GE motors run hot and have read that if you can't hold your hand on it, it is too hot.  I can  hold my hand on it, but it does get a little uncomfortable.  Can anyone tell me (in degrees) what the appropriate operating temperature might be for one of these fans.  It is intended as a gift and I don't want anyone to burn their house down.  Thanks.

[Russ Huber]

Robert, this doesn't give you a specific answer, but may help. Some fans simply run warm. If it gets warm, yet you can hold your hand on the motor, that is not bad. If you really want to put it to the test, run it all day in a safe place like open space garage floor with you at home to keep an eye on it. If the fan starts to smell up the room, smoke, or get so hot you can't keep your hand on it, would you probably want to reconsider giving it as a FUNCTIONAL gift. 🙂

Edited May 27, 2024 by Russ Huber

[James Lawson]

As far as I know, there's not a temperature spec for these or any other old fans. Some of the Quiet Blade GEs do tend to run a little warm from my experience. 

I agree with Russ's test above; however, I would add one thing. If you don't already have one, get yourself one of these:

https://www.harborfreight.com/121-infrared-laser-thermometer-63985.html

Let it run several hours and periodically check the temperature of the motor. If it's crazy high, or if it continues to climb, you'll know more scrutiny is needed.

 

[Lawrence Smith]

Get a kilowatt or similar device , it will tell the working loads of the energy the fan uses . I’ll have to look to see what the tag on mine says 1.1 amp or there about is what I recall . That’s at 1110 volts . Line voltage is higher so expect a bit higher usage. 

[Robert Todd]

Thanks, guys.  I think I will run an extension cord out to my empty carport and let it run for awhile.  I had already considered borrowing my brother's laser thermometer to check the temperature.