How to Test Lift Motor on MaxxAir MaxxFan

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How can I be sure it’s the motor and not the touch pad?

asked by: Denise P

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In order to test the motor on a MaxxAir MaxxFan similar to the Mini Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan - Manual Lift - 4 Speed - White # MA00-04301M you'll need to supply power directly to the motor itself; if the motor works when it receives power directly from the battery then the issue would be your touch pad or control board.

For reference, the # MA10-20270 is designed to replace the lift motor on MaxxFan models 00-4501K, MA00-04500K, MA00-07000K, or MA00-07500K. If you can provide the model number of your fan I can help you locate any available replacement parts.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

I think you may have missed a screw as there are 3 screws which hold the Lift Motor #MA10-20270 in place on your MaxxAir MaxxFan. With all 3 screws removed the motor should fall out fairly easily. Be sure you are removing the mounting screws and not…

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Answer 2

The two most likely causes of a MaxxAir vent fan lid not opening or closing are either going to be a lift motor or operator failure. I recommend removing the motor and applying power directly to this to see if the shaft turns. If not, you know the…

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Answer 3

You reported that you cannot use the remote on your MaxxFan 4700K to put the vent cover up and down. Let's troubleshoot. Put some new batteries in your remote. Ensure that the display comes on. Verify if your vent cover now works. Verify if other…

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Answer 4

Sounds like your roof vent lid isn't closing all the way when you ask it to which is why the fan isn't shutting off and also explains the clicking of the operator as it's trying to close it. In the past we've seen similar issues to…

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Answer 5

The replacement printed circuit board for your MaxxFan Delux Item #MA00-07500K is Item #MA10A21275K.

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Answer 6

I checked with the manufacturer and the tiny screw you're seeing is a set screw. You will use an Allen wrench/key to remove this. I'm attaching a picture with a set of installation instructions for you to refer to when you're replacing…

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Answer 7

For your 4900K model you will want the Replacement Operator Mechanism for MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vents #MA10-20281K-1AF since your model isn't opening.

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Answer 8

The two most likely causes of a MaxxAir vent fan lid not opening or closing are either going to be a lift motor or operator failure. I recommend removing the motor and applying power directly to this to see if the shaft turns. If not, you know the…

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Answer 9

Replacement Operator Mechanism for MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus or MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vents #MA10-20281K-1AF is what you want for your MaxxAir Deluxe Fan if it is a power lift or the Replacement MaxxAir Roof Vent Manual Lift Operator #MA10-20281K-3CF if it…

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Answer 10

I recommend verifying if the fan is getting 12v to the motor when the button is pushed. You can use #PT29ZR to verify if you're receiving 12 volts. If you're not receiving 12v, then you likely have a bad motor, which you can replace it with…

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Answer 11

Sounds like the lift motor needs to be replaced as it's no longer able to raise the vent lid. For that you'd want the part #MA10-20270. Since you are able to lift the lid manually it wouldn't be the operator. If this were the problem it…

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Answer 12

The Replacement Operator Mechanism #MA10-20281K-1AF is an updated version for the MaxxAir MaxxFan. This originally was the MaxxAir part number 10-20281K-1AF and was updated to the 10A20281K-1AF. We did not change our part number when they updated it…

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