Yankee Flipper® Replacement Motor Base (YF03)

$90.00

Yankee Flipper Replacement Motor Base
YANKEE FLIPPER PARTS

Yankee Flipper® Replacement Motor Base (YF03)

Rated 1.80 out of 5 based on 5 customer ratings
(5 customer reviews)

$90.00

SKU: YF03

The YF03 is a Complete Motor Replacement Unit for upgrading the original version of the Yankee Flipper®, using your existing metal cap w/bail wire, tube, bail rod, and 4 tube screws. This current version of the Yankee Flipper allows for easy removal of the base for charging which will still allow birds to eat by fluttering or clinging to the upper portion of the feeder. This unit can also be used as a backup when your first unit is charging for continuous squirrel flipping fun!

  • Consists of a new Port, Silo Assembly, Power Stick, Base Assembly, Spring, Friction Disk, Perch Ring, Hub, Lock Washer, Nut, and an AC/DC Adapter (charger).
  • Attaches easily to your existing tube via four tube screws from your original feeder.
  • The Power Stick, which consists of the batteries, motor and gear box, is shipped with a slight charge for testing purposes.
  • Disassembles for easy cleaning and part replacement.
  • Compatible with both Yankee Flipper versions (considered an upgrade for Flipper feeders 2003 and older).

For more info on the YF03 or to read installation instructions click here
Yankee Flipper replacement parts:

Yankee Flipper® Replacement Motor for the Yankee Flipper Bird Feeder

For more Yankee Family feeders and parts, click here.

Feeding wild birds is one of the best ways to impact the world around you. The simple act of putting out a bird feeder and keeping it clean and full can greatly improve the chances that birds and their offspring will survive. Many backyard bird watchers believe that birds only benefit from feeders during certain times of the year. However, birds actually have a year-round need for reliable, steady food sources.

Placement to deter squirrels: The key to keeping a feeder squirrel-proof successful is the placement. Place a bird feeder 4 feet from the ground and 8 feet from anything a squirrel can jump from. For hanging from a pole by a hook it is recommended that the hook have at least a 16” distance from the pole. Placing a baffle on the pole or having a caged feeder will also help to ensure squirrel-proof success.

Cleaning: Please! For the sake of the birds, keep your feeder clean! Dirty feeders spread disease. Soak all parts in a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Use a Droll Yankees Bird Feeder Brush to brush away grime inside the tube.

Dimensions 8 x 8 x 9.75 in
Can the perch ring be purchased separately?

Replacement parts are available directly through us. To place an order, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-352-9164 and any one of our Customer Service Reps will be happy to assist you. Our hours are 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Thurs & 7:30 am – 2 pm Fri (EST). We look forward to helping you get back to feeding the birds!

How long do you recharge the Powerstick?

The recommended charge each time is at least 14 hours but no more than 24 hours.

Where do I find a new black switch?

5 reviews for Yankee Flipper® Replacement Motor Base (YF03)

  1. Rated 1 out of 5

    heather –

    This arrived defective. It spins continuously until the battery dies. This caused a giant mess, plus a lot of wasted bird food. I tried recharging several times, only to have it spin until dead. The company will not consider a replacement without a video, which I have sent. Meanwhile, it is peak feeding season & I am left without my main feeder.

    • Droll Yankees –

      Hi Heather,
      Thank you for contacting Droll Yankees. I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties contacting our Customer Service Department. I have asked them to reach out to you to follow up with the issues you are experiencing with your Yankee Flipper Motor Base.
      I apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for flying with our flock.

  2. Rated 1 out of 5

    Laura Sullivan –

    I am shocked that I am paying more for the replacement part than I did the whole unit in the first place. What is the rational for this?

    • Droll Yankees –

      Hello Laura,
      Thank you for contacting Droll Yankees and expressing your concerns. It sounds like you may have purchased our Yankee Flipper several years ago when our prices were different. We set our MSRP and hold it in order to support our retailers and dealers, with whom we do not compete by price-matching or undercutting practices. While we appreciate your reluctance to pay full price, unfortunately we cannot accommodate your request, but we are certain that you will be able to locate the item elsewhere at a discounted rate from one of our many fine retailers and dealers. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-352-9164 and any one of our Customer Service Reps will be happy to assist you. Our hours are 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Thurs & 7:30 am – 2 pm Fri (EST).

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jim –

    I love our Yankee flipper but I only need the perch portion and can’t find it as a spare part. my motor and batter are fine but the perch was damaged by squirrels
    Chewing through the rope it was hanging from. I now use steel cable to hang it(!).

    • Droll Yankees –

      Hello Jim,
      Thank you for contacting Droll Yankees. Replacement parts are available directly through us. To place an order, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-352-9164 and any one of our Customer Service Reps will be happy to assist you. Our hours are 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Thurs & 7:30 am – 2 pm Fri (EST). We look forward to helping you get back to feeding the birds!

  4. Rated 1 out of 5

    August Burns –

    RUDE customer service and no help. When I called customer service to get assistance they were quite rude and told me to go to the website to find the bird feeder in question. They said they had hundreds of feeders and couldn’t help me find the model number on the feeder itself that I had to browse through the website until I found the feeder. I have done that and it appears from other reviews that the motor may be defective which is almost same price as feeder. Again not worth any more effort. I would not recommend Yankee Droll feeders based on lack of longevity, price and bad customer service.

    • Droll Yankees –

      Hi August,
      Thank you for contacting Droll Yankees. We apologize that you were unable to receive assistance from our customer service department. Based on your feedback about a potential manufacturing defect, I have alerted our customer service department to reopen your support case and reach back out to you via email. If you have not yet heard back from our customer service department, please give us a call at 1-800-352-9164 and any one of our customer service reps will be happy to assist you. Our hours are 7 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Fri (EST).

  5. Rated 1 out of 5

    Jeff Martin –

    Third replacement – not satisfied

    • Droll Yankees –

      Hi Jeff,
      Thank you for contacting Droll Yankees. We are sorry to hear you are experiencing issues with your Yankee Flipper. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of the Yankee Flipper Instruction Manual. We would like the opportunity to directly talk to you about your situation so that we can help you determine whether you are experiencing a Motor Base issue or another issue with the Yankee Flipper, such as the Powerstick, a worn switch bumper, busted spring, etc. Please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-352-9164 and any one of our Customer Service Reps will be happy to assist you. Our hours are 7 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Fri (EST). Thank you for flying with our flock!

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