I have two of these fans which I tried to clean -- the screws are impossible to remove. Any advice?
2027831
Hi kitkat....please describe how you are trying to do this...? the right tool for the right job...I just looked at my fan trying to understand your frustration...so describe the screwdriver you are using
2263395
Sorry, unable to advise on fan removal. You may want to try Ask.com web site for info, or Ryobi for tech help.
645722
Sorry to hear that. Contact the seller and send it back, especially if the fan doesn't come on. good luck
557751
I had the exact same problem. I don't know why or how the fan cover cannot be removed. I'm guessing I should of emailed the company. Mine ended up breaking and I bought a different brand. Sorry
21528
You can fix the fan yourself. This user posted a video showing how to do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRDjOL8nCY My penguin model started to develop a whirr, so I followed the instructions in the video and it's now back to quiet. If your fan is totally dead and you're out of warranty, it's easy to replace. It's just a standard 2-pin 80 mm computer fan. They run about $5 on eBay. Unscrew four to six screws on the bottom of the basin, lift off the top or bottom section, unscrew four screws holding the fan, disconnect the fan connector (it's not soldered, just attaches to a pair of pins on the control board,) plug in the new fan and replace the screws. Seriously, a monkey could do it.
1562081
You have to remove the front panel. Once you do, you will see screwholes for a fan.
1095687
There are several ways they can be cleaned. If you are just using the magnetic frame to stick it to your PC case, just take it off and wash it in the sink with warm water and soap. If you have screwed the screen onto your fan mount, then you are stuck with using a vacuum cleaner attachment to suck the dust off the screen.
2152636
You probably have two options. One is to see if there was a parts list included in the packaging. If so, you may be able to order a new one. And, sorry to say, the other option as a last resort would be to buy a new fan. I am going to assume though that there is a parts list. Good luck!
1524026
What I did was open the case and take the guts out. I ported them to a case with a 120mm fan. I had to solder a bit and it was a pain in the butt. The PSU is decent here but it sounds like a jet engine. Mine had TWO 80mm fans. Insane. Now I have one decent, quiet PSU. Another option is to simply unplug one of the fans - unscrew the back and unplug the intake fan (facing the Mobo). You probably want to leave the exhaust fan intact.
1103544
Looks like the fan's case can be disassembled with a screwdriver. Haven't tried, though.
2199123
I had the same problem. Just remove the screen altogether. I can't remember if I needed to tear it down with a screw driver or not, but now flows great.
1103546
No simple way. There are 8 screws that would appear to separate the two halves of the cover. I've never removed them. The instruction leaflet that comes with the fan states:The fan grills not supposed to be disassembled by user (exact wording, including incorrect grammar). Recommend to use a small paint brush and vacuum to clean the fan blades.
1835996
don't bye that fan its nasty. but if you have you just needa screw driver. Just the legs need to be put on. I hate this fan it was expensive and never worked as well as an older model I have.
1267904
same prob - no screws included. otherwise, this is a great fan.Edit: i called customer service, and they were very pleasant and sent out the screws. So it is a bit of a hassle, but at least it can be resolved.Anyone know what the 2 screws are for? the set of 4 clearly go up through the bottom of the base and connect to the unit, but i don't see where the other pair goes.
676472
My son did it for me & he loosened the fan but did not take it down. It was a very easy process for him. You could probably look on the internet to see how it's done. Good luck!!
36191
Check the vents in back. Dust tends to collect and stop the fans from turning, which in turn stops the cooling. I vacuumed the vents religiously, to no avail. This fridge was one of my worst purchases ever. I junked it and bought a little Kenmore instead.
555812
Just use magnetic fan filters externally. You can find the here on amazon or athe Tiger Direct. That way you can just slide them of to clean when necessary