2006-08-09 10:29:58 · 9 answers · asked by MM 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In addition, you may want to spray pressurized air in through the motor to get out the dust & lint. A can of computer cleaner will do fine.
2006-08-09 10:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by corvette 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most fans made these days are designed to be disassembled so that the major parts (screen and blades) can be cleaned. If in doubt, contact - uh, really, I'm not sure what business might clean fans but a hardware store would be a good place to start. Be prepared for some unkind snickers, though.
2006-08-09 10:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually there are just screws holding the fan guards in place. You can just remove these guards and wipe the fan blades with a damp rag. I am assuming this is an electric fan so when it comes to the electric motor, use a dry rag only. You may also try blowing the motor off with compressed air or CO2.
2006-08-09 10:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dillon's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can usually take it apart to clean it. I wash the grill, blade, and other parts that are safe to wash. Once dry, I re-assemble it and it's good to go.
However, I do have one fan where the grills cannot be removed. On that fan, I do the best I can with Q-tips.
2006-08-09 10:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unplug it. Then open the holder and take out the blade and wipe it with a damp cloth. Wipe the holders with a cloth. Take the fan outside and do it.
2006-08-09 10:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unplug it and take it apart and clean it. If you cant take it apart, it's usually cheaper to go buy a new one then to have it cleaned professionally.
2006-08-09 10:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by DonkeyKong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it out side, unplug it, spray the dirt out of it with a garden hose, let it dry all day.
2006-08-09 10:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by kiseek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it apart and clean it yourself, but remember where you got all the bits from so you can put it together again.
2006-08-09 10:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by Footy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it apart and clean it your self thats what i do..
2006-08-09 16:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋