How To Fix Floor Fan Motor

Over time vibrations from a fan motor can loosen a plug from an older outlet so check this first.

How to fix floor fan motor.

Flip your fan around and find the screws in the back. With your pin and front motor mostly exposed turn your fan over to inspect the opposite side of the motor case. If you hear a humming sound but the fan isn t working that s a sign your fan is getting electricity. If you still can t make your floor fan work replace the motor.

This repair turned out much easier than i expected. Clearing the motor of obstructions may help return your floor fan to its normal power. If cleaning your motor doesn t help look at the fan belt. There will be screws on the back holding this case in place.

If the motor hums but doesn t run and if it s hard to turn its because the bearings are seized. If the belt is damaged contact the manufacturer for a replacement. For fans like this if they don t hum or get warm the failure tends to be the switch the power cord or a blown thermal fuse in the motor. Paid consideration by nextpcb.