Can this fan be taken apart to clean?
2034147
I don't know. I run it continuously, but so far it has not accumulated any significant dirt/dust.
2034148
Yes. I had this same question and e-mailed the company. They said to remove the screws from the back and then pry the front and back apart with a screwdriver. Another person said his housecleaner said to just take the fan into the shower and hose it off from the front and that he has done this ever since. Just try not to get water on the motor, a little won't hurt but don't soak the motor. But that does not take care of the back of the blades. I have cats and the blades get really dirty with their hair and dander. Prying the font and back apart is a pain but it can be done and then you can reach the back of the blades too. I wish Lasko would eliminate this problem in their design because I think this is the best fan ever.
2034149
I took mine apart to clean, which is not that difficult, but does take 10 or so minutes the first time. To reassemble I simply left out all the screws holding the two halves of the fan together in the back, and have it kept together by the large plastic screw on knobs on the side. Works fine and makes cleaning easier the next time you need to do it. Take the knobs off, pull the plastic dealie off the top, and the fan comes straight apart. The blade comes off if you give it a gentle but FIRM pull with both hands from the center of the blade at the shaft - it's held on by friction. I am speaking of the Lasko 330 "Wind Machine" however. I have two of them, and do they ever kick up some breeze. No real need for AC. I took mine apart to clean, which is not that difficult, but does take 10 or so minutes the first time. To reassemble I simply left out all the screws holding the two halves of the fan together in the back, and have it kept together by the large plastic screw on knobs on the side. Works fine and makes cleaning easier the next time you need to do it. Take the knobs off, pull the plastic dealie off the top, and the fan comes straight apart. The blade comes off if you give it a gentle but FIRM pull with both hands from the center of the blade at the shaft - it's held on by... » Read More I took mine apart to clean, which is not that difficult, but does take 10 or so minutes the first time. To reassemble I simply left out all the screws holding the two halves of the fan together in the back, and have it kept together by the large plastic screw on knobs on the side. Works fine and makes cleaning easier the next time you need to do it. Take the knobs off, pull the plastic dealie off the top, and the fan comes straight apart. The blade comes off if you give it a gentle but FIRM pull with both hands from the center of the blade at the shaft - it's held on by friction. I am speaking of the Lasko 330 "Wind Machine" however. I have two of them, and do they ever kick up some breeze. No real need for AC. « Show Less
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!!
2099113
I have never taken it apart to clean but there is a plastic cover on the back that will pop off and opens up to the spinning cylinder. So I do believe you can clean it that way.
535457
I don't know for sure. What you really need is a specialty fan hub removal tool and a big Crescent wrench. Look for the special tool on the internet....one manufacturer is Lisle.
1359285
The fan looks like it may be 120mm, but the area where it fits may not be completely square. I added some photos of the view from inside the unit. I am not sure how the fan is removed, perhaps from the top?
1792975
Hi Jose,I just started using the fan - so I haven't had any experience with taking it apart yet. The front grill is removable, but I haven't tried it yet.
1888909
In most cases, vacuuming with a brush would be sufficient. But you could then use a damp rag on the grille and external parts. If you're really concerned about the fan blades being dirty, you can unscrew it and disassemble it. But that's pretty extreme, and you should be comfortable with reassembly.
1008009
You can't open it up and it does collect a lot of dust inside over time. I've found the easiest way to clean it is to use one of those canned air dusters and blast the dust loose through the back. Then turn the fan on high and clouds of dust will come out. Tip- do this outside or in your garage or all your furniture in the room will be covered in dust afterward.
287548
Very easy. There is a gap under the front cover, pull it and it comes off. After the front cover is removed you can clean dust or access the two intake fans.
1359286
So far as I can tell, the fan is not replaceable. However, I haven't tried to replace it, as the noise is barely perceptible to me. Airflow as well seems to be fine.
2069690
Yes we have taken ours apart a few times to clean. It is not a easy task but it can be done. Remove the screws and everything comes off to clean. Then the fun part begins to put it all back together again. Remember or take a few pictures before you start removing things...it will make it easier to re-assemble.
1245397
Remove the four Phillips head screws on the back of the part that the fan blades are contained within, it should snap out/off so that you can get access to the fan blades to clean dust build up off them.
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!
220918
There is a set screw that holds the fan blade to the side of the shaft. You will need a long allen wrench to loosen or remove the screw. There may also be some corrosion that will make it difficult to come apart. Some WD40 and careful tap on the old shaft usually does the trick.
238637
Sorry...never taken it apart. Just wash with soap and water after each use.
1495112
Yes, it an easily be taken down for cleaning. A metal mounting goes on the wall and you slip the fan on mounting and simply lift upwards to take it off. Hope this helps.
1504158
Take it apart it is not that hard to do.The plastic piece is usually broken if it needs replace.These are notorious for breaking.I replaced mine three times (granted twice were still under warranty).good luck