Desk fan not blowing
#1
06-05-20, 04:57 AM
Desk fan not blowing
Seems like a silly thing the try and repair but it's a nice fan. Brand is Kichler, all metal including the blade and has nice output.
Anyway one day it worked and the next it didn't. I hasn't fallen or anything like that. When plugged in it hums but won't turn. I have not opened it yet. I'm more inclined to just toss it as i doubt they are made to be serviced but if there's a chance I'll take it.
Considering its humming is there a relay that may have gone?
Anyway one day it worked and the next it didn't. I hasn't fallen or anything like that. When plugged in it hums but won't turn. I have not opened it yet. I'm more inclined to just toss it as i doubt they are made to be serviced but if there's a chance I'll take it.
Considering its humming is there a relay that may have gone?
#3
06-05-20, 05:27 AM
Group Moderator
If it spins after you kick start it with a pencil then you might have some luck lubricating the bearings.
#4
06-05-20, 12:11 PM
I tried the kickstarting thing previously and it didn't work. The more i increase the potential power (it has levels of strength) the more intense the humming is, but when i nudge the blades the just move as much as they are nudged. And the pinion the blades are on is engaged, when i push them the don't turn freely.
sounds like I'm just going to send up tossing it. Frustrating as it's more powerful and quieter than most other common fans (Honeywell, etc) with 3-prop plastic blades.
Appreciate the suggestion just the same,
sounds like I'm just going to send up tossing it. Frustrating as it's more powerful and quieter than most other common fans (Honeywell, etc) with 3-prop plastic blades.
Appreciate the suggestion just the same,
