Disassemble, Clean & Oil a Honeywell HT-800 Fan

Here is a 2006 Honeywell fan I just got! It's an older model from Honeywell's air circulator lineup, going as early as in the late 90s... and it's a little beast! Blows a lot more than my newer 2013 model Honeywell. These were certainly built better than the newer ones. In this video I disassemble, clean and oil the fan. Feel free to use the video as a tutorial if you are looking to take apart your Honeywell fan!
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[@TheSuperFanMan]

Some common questions & answers: Q: What oil did you use? What are the alternatives? Can I use WD-40? A: In this video I used 3-in-1 electric motor oil. This oil is sold in blue and white bottles, and is formulated specifically for electric motors. This is not the same as the black and white bottle 3-in-1, that one is a general purpose household oil and contains detergents that can collect debris and gum up, resulting in a seized fan motor. Other good options are ZoomSpout turbine oil or any non-detergent, mineral or synthetic oil. Amazon links: 3-in-1 electric motor oil CA - amzn.to/3bt8gHc US - amzn.to/3bnZoCF ZoomSpout oil (alternative oil option) CA - amzn.to/3ONHh7B US - amzn.to/3yr17A7 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Don’t use WD-40! It’s not a proper lubricant and will do no good to the motor on the long run. I don’t recommend any aerosol-can lubricants, or grease. These fans have sleeve bearings and they were designed for oil. Grease is too viscous and can put unnecessary load on the motor. If still in doubt, feel free to ask me down below in the comments! Here is another tutorial I created, where I go over the oiling process of these small motors in greater detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpWzqaKNf5aJjM0 Q: Is cleaning the HT-800 the same as the HT-900? A: Regarding the disassembly, cleaning and oiling, they are both similar in design so the HT-900 shouldn’t be much different than the HT-800 in this video. If your fan has a motor that looks different than the one in this video, you might have a version with a PSC motor. Check out this servicing video for the PSC motor model: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJPXnqZ4f7GheaM Q: There are tamper resistant screws! A: Those screws are generally Torx screws, they are six-sided and star shaped. They require a Torx screwdriver, which can be bought from most hardware stores. If you have extra screws, I suggest replacing the Torx screws with standard Phillips-head screws when reassembling the fan. Q: What about the metal retaining washer holding the blades? A: The washer is not a necessity in holding the blades in place. It’s also conveniently serves as a method of planned obsolescence by the manufacturer to stop people from being able to properly maintain the fan and increase its longevity. The forward force created while the fan is running will keep the blades pushed onto the motor. Check when you put the blade back on the motor that it’s snug when fitting onto the motor shaft. You should be able to shake the fan without the blades falling off. If they do fall off, then you may need to find a way to secure it. If you were able to remove the washer undamaged, put it back on, if not, you can add a dab of hot glue to the blade hub to secure it. These are called “push nuts”, and can also be purchased at most hardware stores if you need a replacement. Q: My fan is still running slow or making odd noises. A: Make sure you align the bearings by tapping the motor shaft with a screwdriver. Do this a few times and spin the shaft to see if it turns freely. Or the bearings may need to be cleaned. Sometimes the old oil can become gummy and slow the motor down. In this case, take a piece of paper towel, roll it up into a little rod, and slide it into the bearings and clean them by twisting the paper towels in and out. After that make sure you add new oil as I did in this video. For more information and details on how to oil small fan motors, check out the linked video below. Hope this video helped those are trying to service these fans! Feel free to comment down below for additional questions and I’d be glad to answer them!

[@chocolatebutton8315]

TheSuperFanMan thanks so much! Massive help!

[@rundc6979]

@TheSuperFanMan For the Oiling am I allowed to use a WD-40 for the fan as you did shown when you were oiling the fan for the model HT-900's?

[@TheSuperFanMan]

I don't recommend WD-40 because it's not a machine lubricant, and will harm the bearings if used on fans. I recommend 3-in-1 electric motor oil, or ZoomSpout. Those are made for bearings.

[@Sam-lv4io]

TheSuperFanMan I have a fan like this. It’s 3 months old. Next to my bed. And it’s turning my sheets black. I completely cleaned it. But it’s still turning it black. What do I do?

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Hmm I've never heard of that issue before. It could be that some part of the fan is releasing black plastic particles that's turning your sheets black. the I'm not sure if there is a fix for that problem. Also I imagine it wouldn't be too healthy if the particles were inhaled through breathing. It would be a good idea to look for a different fan.

[@alexgilleylen3949]

Didn’t think this existed and I now appreciate how a good fan sounds after having one that has never been cleaned... ever

[@alexgilleylen3949]

You saved me some money and I appreciate that

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad I could help out!

[@erprando]

Same here

[@camfarqi-jamaicangirl4541]

I have one and I didn't know that there's an oil to add to it. Cause my own sounds awful.

[@camfarqi-jamaicangirl4541]

I have one and I didn't know that there's an oil to add to it. Cause my own sounds awful.

[@lilyivey5933]

never occurred to me that you can oil these fans!!! thank you so much for the tutorial...now i am cleaning every fan i own and i will be buying oil soon for them!!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You're welcome! A few drops of oil go a long way!

[@cebuanostud]

I have the same fan in my room. It has served me two grueling summers without a hiccup. I think now is the time to give it a little TLC. Thanks for the cleaning tutorial, Mr. SuperFanMan. 🌼💨💨

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!

[@ICantBeInCharge]

Yeah because I was convinced you couldn’t open it

[@BoxJoe136]

Two summers? Mine has practically been running for 7 years straigjt now and I only recently took it apart just to clean it. Never had any issues with it and still don’t. Love this thing.

[@aunt_yem6006]

I inherited my sister’s fan when she moved. It was so dirty, she was going to trash it. I followed your video & now my fan Is like NEW. I’m a 76 yr old grandma. 😊

[@TheSuperFanMan]

I'm glad the video helped! Stay cool! :)

[@cinhut4293]

I loved this video. I've been using this exact fan almost daily for the last 8 years and had no idea how I was going to get it apart to clean it and get it oiled. Thanks for being so clear on the diy. :)

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Cin Hut no problem! Glad I could help!

[@infinity2z3r07]

Thank you for this video. I had a 10yr old fan sitting in my closet that I gave up on! Disassembled and oiled it about 4 times, and had no idea why it strained so hard to get going (had to skip low/med altogether) and screamed and squealed as it slowed down. Tapping the spindle into alignment was everything! Works better than new today 👍

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad I could help!

[@jaerockchalk3216]

amazing tutorial , seriously ! ive had these fans forever and they finally stopped , shall try this thank you for such a clear tutorial!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Hope the video helps!

[@kingmobisinvisible]

Just some tips for anyone else who might be trying this. I couldn't find a screwdriver that fit in the holes in the grill so I had to come up with an alternate solution. I had a few syringes lying around that I use for measuring and dispensing glues and vape juice. I found that if I used a 1ml syringe with a 1 1/2 inch long 14 gauge luer lock blunt needle on it, it was just skinny enough to go through the holes in the grill and long enough to get the oil right into the front bearings, both sides. With a little fiddling I think I was also able to angle it behind the back bearings as well. It felt like I was able to get it into the felt area, but I couldn't see to confirm. A longer needle definitely would make it even easier. I've seen them as long as 3 inches on Amazon I think. I used sewing machine oil, which I have found to be great for things like this. You don't need much, but the difference was night and day. The fan started up at full speed as soon as I turned it on. It had previously struggled to start at all, now its blowing like brand new again.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Appreciate your input! Some people do need to take the fan apart for cleaning, but just for oiling, that's a great solution. Saves time too! If you do need to take the fan apart, a dedicated phillips or torx screwdriver (not those interchangeable-bit drivers, as they tend to be too wide) is pretty cheap.

[@jlwellik1107]

Thank you SO much for your video Mr. SuperFanMan! My HT900 was filthy from sitting in my ex's basement office and the motor stopped turning the blades due to the dust I assumed. However, after watching your video I was able to get the fan cleaned up and working perfectly. Now my little black fan is back like a boss thanks to your helpful video.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

JL Wellik no problem! Glad I could help!

[@julieharper1704]

My fan was so dirty and I found your channel. I didn't go as far as taking to motor off, so cleaning the back portion took me awhile. I was just glad to get the front and blades off. It is super clean and I guarantee you that it won't get that dirty again. I'm 61 and you helped me save my fan. I just can't go out and get a new one because of neglect. Thank you so much.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad the video helped! Stay cool :)

[@HuskyDog88]

@@TheSuperFanMan I have a fan just like that, and it's as dusty as can be. Now I know what to do in order to clean it. Thanks, dude.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

@@HuskyDog88 no problem!

[@HuskyDog88]

@@TheSuperFanMan I have a Honeywell HT-900 series fan. The model number is HT900WMD1, and it's filthy and dusty as yuck. What screwdriver do you recommend to unscrew it? Because the ones I currently have can't fit into the holes where the screws are.

[@amightysailingman]

Thank you for this very helpful video. I've had a now-discontinued Vornado fan for about 10 years, similar to the current 530 but with a clip rather than a base. It was great, running continuously every summer from June to September, but in recent years has started to squeal like a stuck pig. I didn't want to give up the strong, versatile clip even for a good Honeywell HT-900 as I have in my office. On the recommendation of a know-it-all friend, I removed the grill and the blades, then dripped turbine oil around the shaft while the motor was running. That would help for a few days but I got tired of doing it over and over. Finally came looking for real help on KZbin. That Vornado has the same type of square motor as this fan, so I used your instructions here to disassemble it and put several drops of turbine oil on each bearing. Only difference was the screws holding the bearings together were on the back side. After oiling and aligning the bearings, the fan is back to whisper-quiet and takes about 5-6 seconds to spin down.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Phantom Stranger glad I could help!

[@bananaorangeguy5277]

I am rewatching it again cuz I need it!!!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

The video will always be on KZbin for everyone to rewatch anytime! :)

[@jessamynthelibrarian]

It is beastly weather here today and my fan was working one day and then not the next. Followed all these steps and now not only is it working, it's quieter and a lot cleaner besides. Thanks for doing this.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! I’m glad to hear the video helped! :)

[@calylynnwalker03]

I have the same fan in my bedroom that I have hanging above my headboard. I could never figure out how to pop off the fan blades. Now that I know how to pop off the blades and properly oil it, it runs so much better. Thank you for uploading this.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped!

[@brooklynwetshaver7476]

I put mine in the shower and hit it with the handheld. Completely clean, just shake it out, let it dry afterwards. Saved you 55 minutes 👍🏻

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Please be cautious about washing the entire fan with water.. the electrical components should not be exposed to water. Any water that seeps deep into the motor, bearings and switch will stay there for a long time, which can cause catastrophic failure and damage. Rusting can also be a problem. Ideally, all of the electrical parts such as the motor, wires and switch should be removed from the plastic housing before rinsing. If this isn’t ideal, then you could take some plastic food wrap and complete wrap and seal the motor and switch before spraying water on the fan. Of course, don’t submerge the entire fan in a bath of water. Hope it helps, just something to keep in mind for next time :)

[@brooklynwetshaver7476]

@@TheSuperFanMan I would never submerge it, no. I used to clean it the way you demonstrated and someone told me to hit it with a spray hose and I thought they were nuts. You think electronics/water, NO! They said motors can get wet to a degree, so I tried and have been doing it for years now with no issues. Thank you.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Anytime! I’m not sure how familiar that individual was with electric motors, but the type of motors in household fans should not get wet at all. Certain industrial motors that are sealed and damp-rated can get wet, but most household fan motors should not. Water can cause rust, short circuit, and will wash away the oil in the bearings, possibly leading to electrical and mechanical failure. Glad to hear your fan is doing good, but I’d suggest at least covering up the motor before washing next time. Also adding a couple drops of electric motor oil will help a lot! :)

[@iowaguy6470]

I got the same fan today (white) for .50 from a thrift store and it's dirty. Thank you for this video.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome!

[@lutti9437]

Today my air circulator is new again!! Thank you from Brazil...!!!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Lutti glad I could help!

[@TheBlomberFactory]

Air circulator is a more accurate term than fan if you think about it.

[@LovingLife-333]

So glad I found this....my little honeywell wasnt working well and I was about to toss it.... Looked online and the cheapest for a new one was about 20 bucks.... i decided to try cleaning it first, found this video, and followed it..... I am now enjoying it again...... Its like Brand New!!! Thankyou!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Awesome, I’m glad to hear that!

[@mikephillips5286]

Thanks for this! I will say that I'm not 100% which model mine is, but of the six screws on the outside cover, there were only four phillips head screws - 2 of them were TORX T10h. Whatever, I left them off when I finished, lol. Works like a charm now!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Oh yes, there were certain versions that were fitted with a couple Torx screws. A sneaky way to make maintenance more difficult for an average user so they’d buy a new fan instead.

[@andrewgonzalez8145]

helped another dude today! Didnt want to purchase a new fan or a 10$ bottle of oil for a single use, so I found some of my mothers sewing machine oil and it worked like a charm!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Always happy to help! The sewing machine oil should work well, though it may not last quite as long as the one I used, as its thinner. Honestly I would say the 3-in-1 electric motor oil or ZoomSpout all purpose oil are good investments. I agree that they aren’t the cheapest, but I find that they actually come in handy often for fans and even general household oiling needs!

[@calamity3457]

Cheers, I've had a similar fan for nearly 10 years and it just seized up on me this morning. After taking it apart and lubricating it like this, it spins completely freely again

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Awesome! Glad to hear the good news!

[@ulises5369]

Purchased this same fan in 2019, and just recently it was having trouble starting and would stall when set to med-low (always needed a pencil kick start) watched your video and within 10 minutes my fan is moving lots of air just like the day i bought it. Thank you very much for this helpful video

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad I could help!

[@lazysayso]

just got mine. Along with another controller, charging stand, the PS Backbone, black plates, a m.2 ssd and a few games

[@ovrdedge4010]

Perfect! I have this exact fan but recently it started to make lack of lubricant noises. Lubricating that back bearing did the trick! Thank you!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!

[@gangawig]

Mr. SuperFanMan, excellent demonstration! We need more people like you to give us a clear step by step method. Thank you very much. I am going to clean up all my fans in the SprinSummer!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re very welcome! Stay cool! :)

[@mikoteevee]

thank you for saving me money.. i was bent on buying a new one.. coz mine was so dirty and the fan was so slow... thank God I saw your video.. Godbless you sir..

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Anytime! Glad to hear I could help!

[@gem0988]

Thanks for the video!. I managed to remove the retaining washer of the blade without breaking it. I used my smallest flat head screwdriver, widening the inner circle enough to remove it. And you can return it again and flatten it as if nothing happened. ^_^

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad I could help!

[@sarito594]

Thank you! The fan snatched a hair extension off my desk and I thought it was over cuz I had no idea how to get in there

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Happy to know the video helped! :)

[@olg06]

I got myselft one of these little honeywell fans at the swapmeet for dirt cheap! Just needed some cleaning, works perfect! 💨😌

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Awesome! A little cleaning goes a long way!

[@Xmetalfanx]

I am going to try to take my fan apart as it it's long overdue for a GOOD cleaning ... I tried this before but for some reason even after removing the screws, I couldn't get the front off and I didn't want to break it ... I live in south Florida and while I do admit I turn on the AC during the summer, I have used this model for YEARS (without maintenance) and to be fair I do not often turn it on above LOW ... that seems like high on some other brand fans .... note: i am not complaining :) .. This is a good thing

[@isebasforeberath4271]

I have had two of these fans. My first broke after being knocked off my desk by my cat(grr) but I got a second one right after. I love them. They are small, portable and put out a lot of air. Thanks for sharing the video. I actually have the other model and have had to service it a bit. I was just putting oil on the axle and into the crack as mine was whining, then started grinding and slowing. Worked a bit but I have had to redo it.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Disassembling the motor like I did might help get the oil deeper into the bearings and help on the long run.

[@pqmodean]

Just came home to my fan not wanting to spin. Watched your vid, could only find olive oil lol and its working like new again.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad it helped! Just an advice: I’d highly suggest using oil intended for motor bearings. Olive oil may work for a short time, but it will pretty quickly deteriorate and lock up the motor again.

[@dianeadams1917]

Super helpful! We've had this fan for years and it just recently stopped working. It's all cleaned up and working again. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Awesome, I’m glad the video helped! Stay cool :)

[@reneeosorio4761]

Excellent work- now I just need to know what to do with the extra pieces 😌. Thank you!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Having extra pieces after reassembly is always fun lol. Are they screws or plastic parts from fan?

[@luke.warm.tea69]

I never comment on youtube but wanted to for this one because of how happy I am that my fan is back to being nice and quiet! Thanks

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No worries! Glad I could help.

[@NunayoBisnez]

Cleaned my fan today after watching this. Before today the blades had stopped turning even when I tried force them in order to get 'em started. Seriously a useful tutorial. Thanks. I did manage to get that little piece off without breaking it.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad the video helped.

[@philippecluff2934]

@@TheSuperFanMan Great video ! I wonder is that little piece that important, I believe you left if out putting the unit back together?

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Thank you! You can check out my pinned Q&A comment for the full answer. The little retainer washer is actually not important. As long as the blades fit snug onto the motor shaft, there’s no reason to put the washer back on. Honeywell installs the washer also to make it difficult for people to service their fans. Check to make sure the blades stay put even when you shake the fan. If it does, you shouldn’t have any issue even if you don’t replace the washer.

[@gypsygirl1485]

OMG...every summer I've been using Q-TIPS/eyebrow brushes/rags to clean that dang fan and with your young eyes you pointed out the screws to remove the cover, boy do I feel like an idiot lol....thank you so much for this video :-)

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Happy to hear that the video helped! 👍

[@ResedaMickey]

THANK YOU!!! I had exactly this fan, and it's fixed!!! My only problem was the stand which I got on backwards. I took it apart just to see how it worked with no hope of actually fixing it, then found your video (I would never have known to tap it into place). Of course I didn't pay attention to how I took off the stand. But all is well. Thank you again!!! And thanks to Honeywell for making a very logical machine that can be repaired so easily - the motor brackets were symmetrical, it was really dummy-proofed with no special tools required.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! I'm glad to hear you were able to get it fixed! I agree; Honeywell certainly designed a good fan. No wonder they're so popular!

[@R3VR1N]

I have two of these at work and of course on one of the hottest days they both died. Watched your video and fixed both of them in a little over an hour following your technique. Thank you !

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!

[@cj4898]

You're the only one that showed me how to get the washer pried off , in order to get the blade off. Thanks

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome! :)

[@Stuck.in.the._Abyss]

thank you it helped my gfs fan a lot. i get hella hot at her house and the fan wasn’t doing anything now on 1 imma get cold. all i did was took the front cover off adn cleaned it all and took the hair off the rotor.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@Motorman2112]

Excellent, thank you! My HT-900 was almost identical, but I'm pretty sure the screws holding the bearings together were on the other side. That's how I've re-assembled it anyway and it's working like new.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Happy to hear I could help! :)

[@fl8217]

Never knew fans had to be oiled! Gonna watch your videos to get my fans fixed up! Thanks for your videos!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Oiling definitely will help prolong the life of fans.

[@jasonhancox1622]

"Without further ado" is the correct phrase, I can see how someone could mishear it.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Yep, a silly mistake on my part!

[@fyrehawkSix]

My fan had actually stopped working. When the power was on it just hummed but the blades would not move. After cleaning it and oiling it the fan works better than from the factory. I ran out of gun oil which I use on all my stuff but avocado oil worked just fine.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Great to hear that! The avocado oil may become gummy over time, so I’d suggest keeping an eye on the fan in case it happens.

[@fyrehawkSix]

@@TheSuperFanMan You are correct. I used the avocado oil as a solvent to clean the built up gunk on the shaft and washers that had accumulated due to the factory oil used. a few drops of avocado oil on a lint free towel does wonders to remove old gunkiness. I expect to have to clean it again because any oil will eventually become gummy and build up gunk. And I definitely did not pour the oil into the electric motor.

[@champsolo3295]

Nice vid I knew about everything you did except how to get the fan blade off. Didn't know you had to brake the ring in the middle. My xbox one's power block had similar problems. It wasn't running well I had to take it apart clean the fan and oil it up. It worked like knew after that.

[@hknkappa4381]

exactly what I searched for.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Awesome, glad to hear that!

[@moltenmetal123]

Great video, thanks. Only suggestion is before reconnecting the fan and cover is to reconnect and see if the spindle rotates. If it doesn't, additional work is needed. Have learned the hard way about being too optimistic, lol.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Thank you! That’s definitely a good point. Having to undo the screws again after reassembly would be no fun.

[@johnfleming6844]

Thanks for posting this as my squeaky, dirty fan has been transformed!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad I was able to help!

[@kfiscal01]

Just did mine! Exact same fan, took me 15 min.tanks for the video!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad it helped!

[@kfiscal01]

@@TheSuperFanMan I've become a fan of yours. 😆

[@TheSuperFanMan]

FANtastic!

[@bananaorangeguy5277]

wow i can't believe after follow your tutorial I fixed mine fans!!!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@Xmetalfanx]

coming back to this video after my last few repairs (every few months, here in hot humid Florida) didn't work as well as my first repair .... yep ... about the 2:55 to 3:00 mark I FORGOT that step .... after cleaning everything up ... and REMEMBERING to do that step this time ... my fan on LOW (my usual speed for it) is like it was before the repair on HIGH. THAT really is an important step

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad to hear the video helped :)

[@bellavita3097]

Good job! Thank you, washing hint is you can wash the grate in soap and water bc it's plastic.

[@lIlIIlIllIIIllIIllIlIllIllI]

yo, thank you. i need to clean my fan and i had no idea how to disassemble it

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You're welcome! Glad I was able to help!

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

Top quality info right here!....I find oscillating fans on the side of the road all the time!....Im just discovering that I need to be using a non detergent oil tho.... I've been using 3 in 1 red for a long time but I always have to watch the spin down to let me know when I need to re oil....I'm gonna switch to the blue 3 in 1 right away.....thanks.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Yes, the blue 3-in-1 is the better oil for fan motors.

[@JohnSmithZen]

For the ring holding the blades I just left it on there -- you can get a screwdriver in between the blades and remove the screws holding the motor to the housing and the ones holding the bearings together. It was a little awkward putting it back together, but not too bad. One thing I think I should mention: there were lock-washers in between the rear bearing and the nut that goes into the rear bearing hole. Thanks for the vid -- you helped me!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! I believe there were a few different variations of these motors, some had hex nuts on the rear bearing, some had threads bored into the bearing housing itself, like on my fan. I think my fan has little split washers between the screw head and the front bearing. But thank you for the noting it; I’m sure folks reading your comment would find it helpful!

[@JohnSmithZen]

@@TheSuperFanMan Wow... Maybe my fan was put together wrong, or worked on by someone before me, but doesn't that make a lot more sense -- the nuts can not turn at all, but the screw's head can. I'm wondering if I should move the split washers to under the heads.

[@JohnSmithZen]

And thanks for the info on variations.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! It would be beneficial to put the split washers between the screw head and the front bearing, though I’m quite confident it will be fine the way you left it.

[@annmorris6280]

I wish he would've mentioned about the two tiny nuts that are attached to the screws that he removed at 1:37. I didn't realize these were there until one fell out of the fan while trying to fix it. then I could not find the other one until, OF COURSE, once I had the whole thing put back together again. Would've been nice to know this ahead of time.

[@ryelor123]

The bushing retainers look like they were originally designed to house sealed ball bearings(maybe of the skateboard variety). I'm thinking it might be fun to get another fan and a couple of those ball bearings and a kill-a-watt device and see how much better it is with them instead of just the bushings.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

That would be an interesting experiment!

[@tommooy6806]

i literally just needed the start. took me a solid 20 minutes just to find the first few screws. this was very helpful XD thank you!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad it was helpful! Stay cool :)

[@efulmer8675]

I have this exact fan. Its served me well for 10 years now but now that ive gotten old enough to care about maintenance I went looking for some guides and manuals on cleaning it... And it took me a while to find this video but wow am I happy I did!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad it was helpful! Stay cool :)

[@slowbro137]

My girlfriend kept saying we needed a new fan…and this video made that happen😂

[@hillyj1]

I have this fan and it works like a dream

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Nice! These fans are pretty hardy. They’ll just keep running as long as they’re occasionally maintained (like anything else).

[@carollynehaynes4020]

Kudos to you SUPERFANMAN... I destroyed another fan similar to this because first of all there was no instructions that you can actually open the fan so I rinsed it under running water... DAH 🙄...thinking it would dry out ...I'm not an idiot and very mechanical ( although you wouldn't know it by what I just did !!!)...I should have checked Utube...Anyway this Honeywell had a yellow warning on the end saying to unplug it before opening so I knew it could be cleaned...the other was not a brand name so I assumed it was disposable ...SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH GOR YOUR DETAILED EXPLANATION ... Your site will be my go to in the future !!!👌👌👍👍👏👏👏

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Awesome! I’m so glad I could help!

[@crazycatholic323]

This is only my second comment on KZbin ever. I wanted to leave a comment to let you know how appreciative I am that you created this video. I don't have a lot of money, and even the expense of replacing this little fan was not going to be good for my bottom line. I followed all of your steps, and now my fan is working properly again. It had been rattling something awful.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

I’m so glad I could help! :)

[@roymercer22]

Wow! That actually worked!!! I'm beside myself right now lol That crap never works for me

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad to hear that!

[@robertmartinez4174]

if you can remove the grill and wash & dry it. remove the dust from the rear of fan with a loose brush. wipe the blades with a slightly damp cloth or paper towel . the fan will work better

[@cutesybunnny]

thank you so much 😊 this fixed an annoying rattling sound i was having after dropping my fan. it's nice and clean now too 😁

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@dragan3290]

This method works on ceiling exhaust fan too.same motor. Cheers from Australia

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Indeed, these little shaded-pole motors are widely used in many small fan units! Cheers from Canada!

[@gamingbruhxd7404]

Not just the content about how to clean the fan but damn the way you have edited the video was amazing 🔥 This is probably the first video that I have actually liked just because of the editing 👍🏽

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Thank you! :)

[@kokorosenshi]

Thanks for the video, I got 2 of these and they are my favorite types of fans and now I can keep them working for longer

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome!

[@cavariusavery6637]

Aye them vintage cool breeze 6 inch desk fans...this is what I think they do before the sellers sell them on ebay or any marketplace site...runs just like a vornado

[@Zogger568]

You just saved me 40 bucks. Thank you!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

[@ZeroChaos80]

Thanks! I looked EVERYWHERE!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! :)

[@lethalchaos19]

Thank u for the insteuctional video how to service and clean them ill do mine later thanks again!!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!!

[@theshroomer9825]

Awesome fan!!! That thing is just like my model!!! the exact same one, except mine is from 2004, but yeah, it's the old model, and mine still works!! Decent fans, I'm not sure how much they cost back then, but the newer models with the curved base are $15 bucks, fairly cheap. I love the editing you did, good job and nice video!! I'll make sure to align the bearings the next time i clean a fan.

[@theshroomer9825]

Btw, I'm uploading my 30 minute video of my High Velocity fan collection as I am typing this :)

[@TheSuperFanMan]

The Shroomer 98 I watched your new video! It was awesome!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

The Shroomer 98 thanks! I'm assuming they would have costed around $20 back then.

[@anitablanco7309]

Thanks for your video. It helped me how to open and clean!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped!

[@Chanselleur]

0:48 “without further to do“ I love it! :-)

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Haha my bad :)

[@AnekoFoxx]

Just in case, anyone needs this information. The Honeywell HT-904 needs a Philips #1 screwdriver to remove the face plate.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Appreciate the input! I’m sure people will find this info useful.

[@kevanleigh]

Great video. Thanks. One thing...you don't have to break the ring. I just kept it attached to the...thing that's attached to the motor.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Yes it’s not completely necessary to remove the ring but it makes it a lot easier to clean and oil the motor with the blades off.

[@kevanleigh]

@@TheSuperFanMan ...great news, fan runs great. I'm now Super Hubby!! That title will last for about 3 minutes. Yay marriage! Thanks again.

[@midnightfalconx3562]

Afther 5 years late this th en useful thing I ever watched

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad to hear that! :)

[@Siddhartha040107]

Glad I found this video!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@Countrygalaprilyoung]

Thank you for this very informative video and being so clear about how to get it done I've gotta get mine done now

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!!

[@mwanzagodwin3579]

Wow just managed to oil my fan and its fully functional. Thanks!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad my video helped!

[@unaffiliatedperson]

the one i have at my desk i think rusted, has to be push started and pulls alot of power too

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Oiling might help a lot in that case!

[@unaffiliatedperson]

@@TheSuperFanMan indeed it did. i had the 900, runs way better. We are in the middle of a heatwave and this kept me cool in my warehouse

[@nevergonnagiveyouup4753]

Thanks for this video, my fan works fine now

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!

[@nevergonnagiveyouup4753]

@@TheSuperFanMan bro replayed to coents on a video he made 5 years ago, respect

[@RushNation]

Worked like a charm thanks man 🤙

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem, glad the video helped!

[@kianr2200]

exactly what i needed you absolute legend

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melissakagebein5597]

Thanks for this tutorial, it was helpful!!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad it helped!!

[@Culdcepter]

Call you Scotty, you're a miracle worker, thanks much.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!

[@thatgirlyaz3285]

Thxs it really helped olive oil is a good substitution

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad it was helpful! However I would highly suggest switching to a proper electric motor oil. Olive oil or any natural oil will decompose rapidly as the motor runs and warms up, which will soon lock up the bearings and fail.

[@Divergence]

I used my plug in air blower I clean my PC out with. So much easier

[@TheSuperFanMan]

That works too! Disassembling the fan allows you to get everything out of the nooks and crannies but a blower or compressed air do clean most of the dust!

[@brainfartqueen481]

I know this video is pretty old now. But I have to say thank you!!!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Old but gold.. I’m so glad this video is still relevant and helpful!

[@American_Made]

'Without further adieu' is an eggcorn, which is a misheard phrase, saying, lyric or slogan that retains the original meaning. Adieu is a French word that means goodbye. Presumably, someone using the phrase without further adieu is stating he would like to end a presentation or conversation without excessive goodbyes

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Yep I realized that shortly after I posted this video lol. I wasn’t too familiar with the phrase prior to this video (I rarely hear it being used surprisingly). Appreciate the correction :)

[@carriespencer3770]

Very helpful! Thank you 😊

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re very welcome!

[@janhomes50]

I wanted to get it apart to clean the visible parts, but when it comes to taking the motor apart ~~~~~~~~ YIKES, no thank you !

[@TheSuperFanMan]

I definitely get that some people prefer not to mess with the motor. A simple shaded-pole motor like the one in this fan is actually very easy to work on as I did in this video, so there isn’t a huge risk if you do decide to give it a shot :)

[@Justin-yp1dz]

great video, this helps a lot. Thank you !!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem! Glad it helped!

[@davidvalenta9394]

thanks for making this very approachable. curious about the part that had to be broken out for accessibility.. it wasn't necessary or was just cosmetic in function?

[@TheSuperFanMan]

You’re welcome! The retainer ring does serve a purpose; it holds the blades firmly onto the motor shaft. However I’ve found that it’s not necessary to reinstall it if the blades alone are sufficiently snug on the motor shaft, which was the case with this fan. It makes cleaning in the future easier. But I’d suggest checking your fan to see if the blades will stay on the shaft by themselves (a good test is to put the blades on, tilt the fan face down, and hit the back of the fan. If the blades fall out, you should put the retainer ring back on). Hope it helps!

[@gloriaanderson1818]

Accidentally took off side pieces can you show me how to put it together so the fans adjusted positions stay😏

[@dankmane9413]

Yo like I can’t believe your channel lol you are so dedicated to fans it’s like amazing really to see someone so dedicated to just really teaching people about somthing that no one really does lol and you actually do it so well like I’m honestly smiling and chuckling trumping this ..I guess all I’m trying to say is I am gonna give you a follow and turn on the bell icon because you deserve it brotha your not doing this to get rich or be famous you just found somthing on KZbin no one is doing...ESPECIALLY like your channel like I wish I had that much dedication to brushing my. Teeth everyday honestly bro never let this channel die and keep up the great work brotha maybe you could make some cool b roll of the fans with some cool music going and maybe just put some jokes and edits in every once and a while

[@kevinclark6289]

Thanks for the video. This is the same exact fan that I have and I was wondering how to do all that because I need to do it.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No problem!