No we're not talking about your youtube fans and blog followers, we talking floor fans. During these hot summer days, your fans are in overdrive. While they are circulating that beautiful and welcome cool air around you they are also picking up loads of dust. Take a look, if your fan has some serious grunge this quick task will keep your home cool and your air cleaner.
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Turn off and unplug your fan. Never try to clean your fan while it is connected to a power source or running.
Remove the fans front grill by unscrewing it wit ha screwdriver. If your grill is not attached with screws it may be attached with clips. If you are uncertain on how to remove the grill consult your owner's manual.
If your fan has a blade cap, located at the centre of the fan blade, unscrew the blade cap until it is loose and pull it off.
Slide your fan blade off of the back grill. If you are unsure of how this is done on your particular model, consult your owner's manual. Optional: Remove the back grill. Some fans have a back grill nut that needs to be removed first. Consult your owner's manual if needed.
There should now be three pieces for you to clean. A front grill, fan blades and back grill. If there is quite a bit of dust build up, wipe the blades with a cloth to remove any large, easily removed debris before you rinse with water.
Fill a bucket with warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Using a rag wipe down all three parts of your fan. Be sure to rinse your rag frequently to prevent spreading dirt around. Warning: Be sure not to get any mechanical parts, such as the motor wet, as they can be damaged by water.
Once all dirt and debris has been removed, dry each part with a clean, dry rag. Place parts on a towel to dry completely before you reassemble the fan.
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