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> Fresh Air Box Fan Blade Wire Clips, What are they for?
DennisV
post Dec 5 2025, 09:17 AM
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While disassembling our fresh air box, I noticed that 3 of the fan blades have a wire clip on them. What is their purpose?

My only guess is for balancing, but seems like there would be better options to balance a plastic fan. I don't see any sensor that would be associated with them.
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post Dec 5 2025, 09:19 AM
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Used to balance the fan.
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DennisV   Fresh Air Box Fan Blade Wire Clips   Dec 5 2025, 09:17 AM
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