HOW TO FIX AN ELECTRIC FAN

Electric fan won’t turn and was just stressing its “engine”

as long as the motor still humms or you can still feel that it's still trying to turn the blade, then there's
still hope! The problem with the fan lies on  two parts - the shaft (where the blade is attached) and the
bushings. Dirt and dust accumulate on these moving parts over time leading to rust which gives your
motor an extra load. Sometimes strands of hair also accumulate in the bushing and shaft and they have
same effect as rust. If your fan's motor is stressed out long enough - it burns out and worst case is that
you also burn your house.

TIP: If the motor has already given up on you (no more humming or no more movement) then its
already up to the professionals to fix this. Sure you can buy a new motor for around 200 to 300 pesos
but wiring it and having to worry about the motor's alignment is just too much for first timers.

To get access to the motor - we have to remove the blade and all the covers. (MAKE SURE THE
FAN IS NOT PLUGGED IN)

Removed the blade cover - see how much dirt is in my blade - so that's why I've been having
asthma attacks often.
Remove the screws here..

And here to remove the motor's cover..

This is why my motor's having such a hard time - there's dust everywhere!

TIP: clean your fan at least once a month by washing the blade and everything that you can
remove with soap and water. Every two month, it is advisable to remove the motor's cover - and
brush out the dust there. Remember - an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure!

Remove the screw which holds the oscillator (normally at the bottom) - some models have clips
instead of screws.
Remove the clip near the end of the shaft - this serves as a guide/stopper for your fan's blade.

Remove the  screws that secure your motor.

Pull it out carefully - be mindful of the wires connected to the motor as pulling out one of these
wire will damage it.
The fan has one bushing in the front

and one at the back... both of these would have to be replaced.

In this model -you just pry it out with a flat head screw driver or a long nose pliers. Some models
have clips that you need to pull out.
Here's what inside - the bushing, the foam pad and the lock/cover (you will buy a new set for
around 25 pesos)

This is the fan's motor shaft - you need to have just the shaft replaced - the shop where you'll buy
your parts will put in the new one - make sure you bring this with you. Save the spacers since
you will need it when you put it back in. you could also replace this with new ones - just make
sure you have the same height.
The new set and the old one.

Putting back the bushings may be a bit tricky and need's patience. It will break the cover - Place
the foam and the bushing where it belongs and place the cover on top. Push in the cover carefully
using your screwdriver - you will end up with one side in and the other side still out - lightly tap
it in using a small hammer (its a tight fit) and once it locks - your done!  (the same for the
bushing at the back)

See that the old shaft is already damaged and rusted.

Put it back together - make sure you check if the shaft is rotating freely before you put back the
cover. What you do is to attach the blade and see if the fan works at all. If the blade is not turning
freely - your alignment is off - you need to move the bushing a bit to align the shaft properly.
After everything checks out - put the fan back together.