How To Fix Floor Fan Motor

Flip your fan around and find the screws in the back.

How to fix floor fan motor.

If your plug keeps falling out you may want to replace the receptacle for a nice tight fit. If the belt is damaged contact the manufacturer for a replacement. There will be screws on the back holding this case in place. If you still can t make your floor fan work replace the motor.

If the motor hums but doesn t run and if it s hard to turn its because the bearings are seized. If you hear a humming sound but the fan isn t working that s a sign your fan is getting electricity. Paid consideration by nextpcb. On most fans there will be a plastic vent that allows heat and air to escape from the motor.

This repair turned out much easier than i expected. Over time vibrations from a fan motor can loosen a plug from an older outlet so check this first. If cleaning your motor doesn t help look at the fan belt. 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.