How to Clean a Tower Fan

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Turn the fan off and unplug it.. Use a vacuum brush attachment or dust brush to clean the grill.. Blow compressed air into the vent to dislodge dust.

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1

Turn the fan off and unplug it.

Step 1

Turn the fan off and unplug it.

2

Use a vacuum brush attachment or dust brush to clean the grill.

Step 2

Use a vacuum brush attachment or dust brush to clean the grill.

3

Blow compressed air into the vent to dislodge dust.

Step 3

Blow compressed air into the vent to dislodge dust.

4

Turn the fan on to blow out any remaining dust.

Step 4

Turn the fan on to blow out any remaining dust.

5

Unplug the fan and wait for the blades to stop moving.

Step 5

Unplug the fan and wait for the blades to stop moving.

6

Remove the screws holding the fan's casing together.

Step 6

Remove the screws holding the fan's casing together.

7

Pull the casing halves apart with a screwdriver.

Step 7

Pull the casing halves apart with a screwdriver.

8

Slide the front panel up and away from the tower.

Step 8

Slide the front panel up and away from the tower.

9

Spray compressed air into the fan blade to dislodge debris.

Step 9

Spray compressed air into the fan blade to dislodge debris.

10

Dust the fan blades with a vacuum brush.

Step 10

Dust the fan blades with a vacuum brush.

11

Vacuum up the loose dust with a hose attachment.

Step 11

Vacuum up the loose dust with a hose attachment.

12

Spray WD-40 or a lubricant on the fan's bearings.

Step 12

Spray WD-40 or a lubricant on the fan's bearings.

13

Reinstall the components, then test the fan.

Step 13

Reinstall the components, then test the fan.

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