How to Repair an Electric Fan
Turn your fan on to make sure that the motor works.. Unplug the fan and either unhook the blade guard or unscrew the pin.. Turn the blades or washer in the center of the fan counterclockwise to remove them.
Steps
Turn your fan on to make sure that the motor works.
Turn your fan on to make sure that the motor works.
Unplug the fan and either unhook the blade guard or unscrew the pin.
Unplug the fan and either unhook the blade guard or unscrew the pin.
Turn the blades or washer in the center of the fan counterclockwise to remove th
Turn the blades or washer in the center of the fan counterclockwise to remove them.
Slide the back half of the blade guard off of the pin in the center.
Slide the back half of the blade guard off of the pin in the center.
Flip your fan around and find the screws in the back.
Flip your fan around and find the screws in the back.
Turn the pin on the front of the fan with your hand to see if it rotates.
Turn the pin on the front of the fan with your hand to see if it rotates.
Unscrew any washers or bolts blocking the base of the pin.
Unscrew any washers or bolts blocking the base of the pin.
Apply lubricating oil to the front and back of the pin.
Apply lubricating oil to the front and back of the pin.
Spin the bolts around a lubricated section of the pin while spinning it.
Spin the bolts around a lubricated section of the pin while spinning it.
Inspect the back of your motor case for dust or grime and wipe it off.
Inspect the back of your motor case for dust or grime and wipe it off.
Spray the plastic vent on the back with compressed air.
Spray the plastic vent on the back with compressed air.
Plug your fan in and turn it on to see if the pin spins.
Plug your fan in and turn it on to see if the pin spins.
Reassemble your fan by putting the blades, bolts, and case back together.
Reassemble your fan by putting the blades, bolts, and case back together.
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