Lakewood HV-4 Fan | Repairing the Broken Motor

[@jaedenspider877]

I found another one of those in a black color at a Goodwill and it had the same problem where the motor fell off

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Interesting to hear another identical problem! I’m guessing it’s the type of metal Lakewood used for the motor bearing housings. It’s a cheap pot metal or some kind of die cast zinc, and it doesn’t seem to hold up well over time.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

I'm glad you got this Lakewood Model HV4 fan motor repaired great job bro

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Thanks Luis! Me too, I was pretty happy to see it run for the first time.

[@TheBehemothHyper]

Finally! Glad you were able to fix it bro.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Thanks Matt! I’m also glad it’s operational again!

[@LemontTheFanMan]

I'm so happy you got it fixed and working again I have the same one from 2005 mines is purple glad you are content with how it turned out now you can use it for the summer again I enjoyed the video SuperFanMam

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Thanks Lemont! I was also happy to finally see it run. I think your fan is the same colour as mine, perhaps my lighting made it look a bit off, but it's the same blue-purple. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Barbara6278]

Excellent job!

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Thank you!

[@hoangviet8005]

The fan is repair, it's lucky.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Yes it came to a good home :)

[@sergitolstoy3884]

Hello , ?? where would one get the CAD files for the bearing carrier

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Sorry, I personally don't have the CAD file of it. You could try designing one if you have access to a CAD software.

[@Dara.Bortolato_2006]

bella riparazione

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Grazie!

[@TheFanUniverse]

I know this question might sound silly, but is there nobody that sells bearing holders for small shaded pole motors like the one on this fan up in Canada? Almost every motor repair shop has them in stock since people here fix things so much. What are you gonna do with this fan by the way? I know your standards is way too high to keep a fan in this state?

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Unfortunately nope, finding individual parts for motors is pretty much non-existent here. Heck, even finding a replacement motor unit is difficult. It's a throwaway society so there's hardly any "salvage and repair" mentality. I don't like that. It's a huge waste of resources and an unnecessary garbage production. I plan on keeping this little fan. I definitely won't try to find it a new home because the repair is so crude and unreliable lol. If I ever come across a fan or fan heater that has problems other than the motor, I'll do a motor transplant and hopefully give the HV-4 a good motor.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

@Alexthefancollector Walker Agreed. It's not just fans, it's pretty much the same with all appliances. Companies today are so money-driven that they don't take quality and longevity into consideration. Even the best of the appliance manufacturers nowadays are always looking for ways to cut cost under the radar.

[@alexthefanguy]

It’s insane how hard it is to find parts like these here. I was looking for new bearings for a 70’s Torcan box fan, and all the parts shops here only have ball bearings, and even then they’re mostly just ones for vehicles and industrial equipment

[@sergitolstoy3884]

?? ?? can you point us in the right location

[@leonorleonora5970]

The helix of mine come loose. I dont know how to fix it.

[@TheSuperFanMan]

What is the “helix” part you’re referring to?

[@leonorleonora5970]

@TheSuperFanMan Sorry, English is not my first language. It is the part that goes in the center, goes around and moves the air, the one that was bent in your video. After I saw your video, I kept trying until it worked. I had to flatten the center of the part and push until it fit. I had to replace the back screws and clean it as well. Thanks for your video and for taking your time to respond. I am a 67 year old lady who likes to fix things around the house, following my brother's example. Thanks again. I will keep watching your videos to learn more. ❤❤

[@TheSuperFanMan]

No worries! Ah I see, the fan blades coming loose is a common problem that can happen on these fans. I’m glad you were able to fix it. Take care!

[@superfanb5742]

That fan looks exactly like my red comfort zone fan

[@TheSuperFanMan]

It's probably similar if not the same fan, just in another colour. I believe the HV-4 was sold under a couple other brand names, including Hawaiian Breeze, though I'm not certain if those were true Lakewoods or very good knockoffs.

[@0BCDBR0009]

Hard to believe a mains powered 18 year old USB fan

[@superfanb5742]

I used zip ties to hold the grill of my vintage super desk fan

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Nice, have you tried using twist ties? Those might be more ideal for grilles since they can be reused.

[@starlingbaez6681]

1:21 that's when I was born

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Nice!

[@vanessavieux7283]

I like it super Man fan have a cool day have a super day have a awesome day have a nice day super Man fan

[@TheSuperFanMan]

Glad you liked it!