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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Cleaning the outside of the fan
• Tips
• Necessities
• Clean the outside of the fan
• Suck and lubricate the inside

A tower fan attracts dust and other particles while it does its job. Fortunately, a tower fan does not require much maintenance, because most fans can be easily cleaned by dusting the outside and spraying compressed air into the ventilation opening. If the fan still does not work properly or starts making noise, then you have to open the housing. Clean the fan inside and lubricate the bearings to keep your home cool in the summer.

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Method 1 of 2: Cleaning the outside of the fan

1. Switch off the fan and unplug it. Prevent the fan blades from spinning while you are cleaning. Make sure you have pulled the plug from the socket and you cannot switch the fan back on.
   • By removing the plug from the socket you also prevent accidents and the dust cannot get deeper into the device.
2. Turn off the fan and wait until the blades stop moving. Always switch off the fan before opening it. The blades are sharp and can be quite dangerous. Wait until the blades stop spinning.
   • Remove the plug from the socket so that you cannot switch on the fan during cleaning.
3. Pull the housing halves apart with a screwdriver. Try to separate the halves with your fingers first. Grasp the top of the case while pulling the front panel towards you with your other hand. Insert a flat screwdriver into the gap between the two panels. Work your way down to the bottom of the fan and use the screwdriver to further separate the panels.
   • Some tower fans have a panel at the top that holds the front and back of the fan together. Pry off the top panel first so you can get the other panels off more easily.
4. Dust the fan blades with a brush attachment. Use your vacuum cleaner and an attachment with a brush to clean the blades as efficiently as possible. Dust and rotate the cylindrical fan blades to access the other side. Remove any remaining dust particles from the fan.
   • If you don't have a brush attachment, use a microfiber cloth. You can also use a rag ball, feather duster, or canister with compressed air.
5. Reassemble and test the fan. Make sure the bearings and fan blades are tightened. Replace them if you removed them and tighten the screws if necessary. Close the case, turn on the fan and let it run for a few minutes.

Tips

• If the fan blades are spinning but no air is blown out of the fan, cleaning the blades usually helps.
• A beeping fan usually doesn't indicate a serious problem. You have to open the housing of the fan and apply a lubricant to the bearings so that the fan works properly again.
• To make the fan work efficiently, clean it once or twice a year.
• If you can't get your fan working, take it to a repair service. In this case, there is usually a bigger problem than dust, such as a broken engine.

Necessities

Clean the outside of the fan

• Feather duster
• Compressed air

Suck and lubricate the inside

• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat screw driver
• Vacuum cleaner
• Attachment with brush or feather duster
• Compressed air
• WD-40 or other lubricant