Fix a Fan that Turns Slow

If you have a fan that still turns the blades under its own power this may be what you need to fix it. Most of the time these sleeve bearings just need to be lubricated and the fan will work fine.
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[@mnaseer_pk]

I appreciate you providing this video. I fixed the fan after initially assuming there was a capacitor problem, which I fixed, but in the end, I discovered that the motor needed oil. Thank you.

[@rileysrcaroom3351]

Saved one more appliance from the landfill. I love it every time! And I just had to do this same thing earlier this week. Well done.

[@garygary8645]

I had two waiting for the landfill , up and running now. Thanks Hank

[@dbcooper6115]

Just fixed a fan, my Man. Thank you for this video!

[@askapk]

You know... up until the very last sentence I was thinking "this isn't worth my time!" Then you reminded me that this perfectly good fan gets added to a giant heap because I'm lazy. Maybe I'll give this a shot.

[@patthesoundguy]

I have repaired many fans like that. It blows people's minds or wind on their faces when I do it 😉.

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Good one Hank! I had one of these a couple of years back, it was misalignment of the front and rear bearings which was interfering with smooth running. Took a few taps of the old ball peen hammer while it was under load to free up, then fresh lube and off it goes!

[@doantube22]

This video helped me with fixing my fan. Thank you!

[@ryanhare3479]

Great visual explanation!

[@hanksgarage_]

Glad you liked it!

[@T3t3r-t7x]

If i do not have money to buy any lubricant, can i use cook oil like soja oil? Serious question please! I'm in a unbelievable economical hardship.

[@axonis2306]

No because it will become sticky with time. Go to your local car repair shop and ask them to give you a little engine oil.

[@A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A]

Never use cooking oil for lubrication

[@estherjames6233]

Thank for sharing grate info i got to return to my fan..i have learn a lot..God bless your knowledge 👏💯💃🌹👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ninthsunn]

do you know if the fan is totally broken if a few of the copper wires of the main motor are broken?

[@castleviewfarms7247]

What 2 products are you using?

[@TapeLV]

Those black gear things on both sides of the magnet. What are those? They disintegrated on my fan.

[@fouaddoubal3528]

Thank you very much

[@24space310]

The thing thats moving the blades is the motor shaft and the thing that is gliding are the bushings.

[@hanksgarage_]

Yes

[@garofalo1707]

Nice👍

[@coltonpreslar3026]

It’s really sad 😢 that we live in a disposable society nowadays

[@151mcx]

You did a good job, however I would have used just a DROP of grease like high quality mineral oil you know the type for sheers or a electric clippers. Only one drop is the most you should ever use, and apply that right into the balls of the bearing... Let the balls get greased up, as grease sitting on the outside of the bearing is not going to do any good...as putting on too much lubricant will actually attract dirt and make it gum up faster. You want something that will penetrate inside of the bearing...

[@mariorossidue4873]

You said wd40 is not a lubricant. So Why is written : "WD40 is the most used multifunctional lubricant in the world, an absolute guarantee thanks to its five functions: it is in fact water repellent, anticorrosive, lubricant, unblocker and detergent" ??

[@hanksgarage_]

It’s more of a solvent than a lubricant. People use it incorrectly all the time as something that will stick around a long time like lithium grease or motor oil. It doesn’t. It evaporates overtime. You’re arguing wordage. Google it some more.

[@mariorossidue4873]

@@hanksgarage_ sewing machine oil is not good for that? right?

[@hanksgarage_]

@@mariorossidue4873 sewing machine oil would be a better alternative to wd40. Wd40 is great for freeing stuck things. But like I said it will evaporate

[@K-ey4qd]

To be honest I just hit and shake my fan and it works again