these fans tend to collect dust on the blades and grill. how does one clean them?
352021
All fans collect dust on the blades and grill. A couple of screws taken out will permit the assembly to be opened and cleaned.
352022
Sorry, I didn't keep the two I ordered.Have you tried pipe cleaners and a vacuum? Wish I could be of more help.
352023
The the back panel have 6 screws so you can unscrew, take off the grill & even the blade if you need to clean thoroughly. Use a vacuum to clean the back vent area.
869936
I use cans of air...air dusters, they are called. My fan has screws to take the back off...check again. But i do the air thing at mid summer, end of summer and end of spring. plus there are swiffer dusters that you can use by hand as well.
579362
We allow the grills to cool, put the in sink with soapy water for a few minutes then scrub with the brush. Always comes clean without a problem.
819341
Not sure what you mean by open and clean. I live in Texas and the dust here is HORRIBLE! I just take it outside, spray it with a hose being careful to not get too much water in the motor and let it completely dry. Easier than taking other fans apart.
388676
Just get a grill cleaning brush. I use my brush to clean the grates after I use my grill and I've never had an issue getting anything off.
1773819
Unscrew the handle to your bristle broom and use the bottom portion to brush off the dirt. Works in all the crevices in the fan covers.
16278
I have no problem cleaning the blades. The fan is working really well and I love the quietness. I have used it every night and all night just to keep the air moving in my bedroom. I would buy this fan again.
229513
Hi, I bought the ones that are for the grill and it cleaned them great! Of course you may have to scruba little bit, but it works great.
807748
Try removing front guard[grill]; use vacuum cleaner in reverse[ blower] and touch nozzle to ceramic burner. Dust will shoot out of back of ceramic. Keep blowing, moving nozzle all about surface of ceramic. This may return all 3 ceramics to almost as new condition.
1125075
I don't really use the 'one touch cleaning system". I clean the interior bottom of the grill with a small hand broom and a dustpan...it works well and I clean the grill before the next use. I pull out the lower catch pan and simply dump all into a refuse container.
800118
I clean the blades with clorex wipes.. once I removed the grill off.. it s hard to remove the screws.. had to struggle with it.. finally I got it removed.. whew.. so from now on, I do not have that screw sealed tightly any more after I put the grill back on. yes, you do need to clean the blades and remove the dust.. it will create more problems and in the motor in back.. best to keep it clean at all times..
1332751
I would NOT use metal brushes to clean it. The grills have a non stick coating so food debris comes off very easily. I'd use a NYLON brush or a wet soapy sponge to clean the top and bottom grills. Of course, clean it when the grilling surface has cooled down.
1463717
The blades are removed by gently pulling up after you have removed the foil. Clean both the foil and blades with by soaking then in blade cleaning solution and a soft brush to loosen debris. After cleaning let air dry. Thats it.
1457359
I wipe the blades clean with a wet papertowel then leave out to dry for several hours. This only needs done every few weeks. As far as cleaning the exterior of the unit I use my vacuum (the attachment for cleaning furniture, pet beds, etc) or I will wipe it down with a wet papertowel or cloth. This is the 2nd unit I've had that has the blades that can just be wiped clean. No filters to replace and no mess. I love it!! This one doesnt seem to collect as must dust/pollen as well as the last one I owned but this was much less expensive. I would purchase again.
433083
I used an air compressor with an air nozzle and sprayed it in the front across the fan blades or squirrel cage as I call it to clean it. One might could use a can of compressed air you can buy at walmart or staples and other places. Hope that helped!
1580396
Try removing the grill grate and scrub the burners with a wire brush. Some degreaser to wash the burners may also help.
1806238
We've had that happen once, and i think it was due to not keeping the unit clean (i.e. pulling off the grill and and vacuuming out the dustballs and pet hair ) on a regular basis. For the most part they work well and quiet.