Quick Fan Fix - Don't pitch it, Fix it! - Honeywell TurboForce HT900D Free Fan Fix

Honeywell TurboForce fans and other fans of the type all have a similar motor and over time are all susceptible to the same thing. Dust. It gets into the fan's motor mechanism. It gets into the bearing guides for the motor's spindle and wreak havoc. It can be enough to make your fan noisy, start slowly, or jam up altogether.
Luckily it's a really simple fix that only requires basic tools and a little time. In this video I show you how to disassemble the Honeywell HT900WMD fan and restore it to like new working condition.
This repair will only take 2 minutes and will cost you nothing but time ( Mine took longer because I was going slow and explaining everything... :) ). Not a bad deal to save $15 - $20 for a replacement fan!
If you have any questions or if you've had luck getting your fan working following these steps, let me know below in the comments!

[@andrewkurz8596]

*Love the size and it fits perfectly in a corner but **Fastly.Cool** the whole room. Really like how you can auto adjust how long you want the fan to be on. It is quite but highly effective.*

[@betinamartinez9110]

I took the fan apart and cleaned it, put it back together, and then the awful noise started. I found your video, followed it step-by-step, and I'm almost doing a happy dance! Looks and sounds like a brand new fan. You show each step and explain it clearly. Thank you!

[@damiendoesit3126]

I’m so glad to hear my video helped! Thank you for watching!

[@genesisrumaldo521]

thank you 😭🙏 also I'm shocked at how easily you got that clip off, i was fighting for my life!!

[@peterkay7458]

I thought I was good with my hands until I wathced this. I wimped out and just used the video to inject wd40 and using compressed clenaed the bushings thanks to you I knew where they were and had easy access. Thanks so much

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad you were still able to get it done! The clip on the fan blade can be a pain. I’ve had reports from other users where this clip broke when trying to pry it off. Luckily I haven’t had that happen to me yet! Something else worth noting is that this same exact fan design is used in some bathroom vent fans. We had one recently making an awful racket and were going to replace it. Those fans are pricey! I took it apart and was shocked to see it was the same. I took it apart and lubricated it and now it’s dead silent again! Thank you for watching!

[@koolaid11289]

My fan had stopped spinning completely. I was going to throw it out, but i wanted to try and save it. Then i found this video, and now it's running like brand new!! Thanks

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm1232]

This is great. I did the same thing with my duo fan and now it works like a charm

[@damiendoesit3126]

Great to hear! I think a lot of these fans are pretty much the same motor assembly. Any time I can spend a couple minutes to save $20 I’m for it! I’m glad to hear you got your fan working again!

[@kathym6603]

Great lesson. If everyone knew this it would probably save a million fans a year in the USA. Right now I don't have any broken fans because they are all in the trash. I do have an air purifier with a fan in it that has been running non-stop since 2004 (this is 2021). I'm saving this video. I just set up this exact Honeywell fan in this video yesterday and I like it a lot. Best little fan out there.

[@GnarlyGoober]

It's amazing how quickly and easily that clip came off for you. I had to fight that little bastard for the better part of fifteen minutes! That said, fantastic guide. Quick and concise.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad to hear the video helped! I have 3 of these fans and each has needed lubricated a few times. Of the 3, two came off easily, one was a bastard as you described. I’ve also heard of an alternate type of clip on the blade that’s even worse to remove.

[@natemtz9498]

3 years later but thanks man this worked for me, fan was driving me crazy at night squeaking and then it stopped spinning all together, I took it apart how you showed and found out I didn't have lube so I just put it back together and it started spinning again!

[@alannamaniscalco154]

My fan stopped running and I thought it might need a new motor but this video fixed it! It just needed oil and a cleaning! I'm very happy I can keep using my same fan.

[@thomassawyer6523]

I had bought a few of those same Honeywell fans a few years ago, they were at least decently quiet. But they have become a bit noisy over time, and stumbling across your video is a tremendous find. Thank you and subscribed.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Thank you for watching! I hope this video helps you quiet those fans down!

[@LEE-kq9tq]

Thanks so much for this video. My honeywell started making that same exact rattle and this fixed it. Pain in the ass getting that little thing off so you can take the fan blades off but still overall easy and a simple fix.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Hello, thank you for checking out my video! I’m really glad it helped you out!

[@MsQuisch]

Thank you so much! I did everything you said and I made a small mistake of not knowing where one of the metal washers went and it didn't work the first time then had to take it apart again. One comment: some things were not as easy as you showed. The clip to secure the fan blades was VERY hard to remove. Also, the screws were VERY hard to take the motor mechanism apart. Still, I am so happy I found this video!

[@COMamaBear]

Thanks for these instructions! My fan is now super quiet! I think I stripped some of the screws, so I don't know if I will be able to do it next time, but if I get another few years of use, it will be worthwhile. I've had this one over 8 years.

[@kowalskikowalski8080]

Thanks for vid. Got it done in 10 minutes. I used silicone lubricant spray on it. Not sure if silicone lubricant is good for bearings but it's running and sounding like brand new right now. If it happens again, I'll use coconut oil.

[@jumanji69]

This is probably dangerous but I got annoyed because I couldn't even reach the first set of screws to get the cover off so I just sprayed WD40 in random places and the noise is gone. IT WORKED!🤣

[@damiendoesit3126]

Ideally you don’t want a bunch of oil between the induction coil and the stator as too much oil can attract dust and make a gooey mess. But hey, if it fixed the noise, I’d just go with it :)

[@brout80]

I had a slightly different motor but I was able to fix my fan. I'm broke and this saved me some money. Thanks for video.

[@damiendoesit3126]

I’m really glad the video was able to help you! Thank you for stopping by!

[@Wireless_Gadgets]

You do great work explaining the steps, in the process of getting two of these fans. I was actually looking up reviews of this fan and stumbled upon your video. WOW! This is the same fan motor for my bathroom exhaust fans! I have one that makes so much noise, gonna give this a try! THANK YOU!

[@damiendoesit3126]

Thank you for watching!

[@radwulfclan2841]

Mine did not have any felt inside, but i did add some oil to the Brass bearing edges and it worked like a charm, Thanks!

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@pabell61]

The instructions were perfect ! Thanks. I have three of these Honeywell fans and they're great. I disassembled one that had been running almost constantly for over a year, and had begun to make a rattling sound. I used a silicone spray and the fan is now sounding just like new.

[@nzeckner]

Thanks for the guide! This solved the clicking noise on my Honeywell HT-803. The difference being Honeywell for some reason added two Torx screws to the case for the 803. And I couldn't get pry the fan blade off.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad it was helpful! Great info for anyone that runs into the same issue! Wonder if it was an attempt to make it harder for folks to fix it themselves. A lot of people don’t have Torx drivers on hand.

[@YouTubeAddictcreatedbyGoogle]

@@damiendoesit3126 Dude - This video is AWESOME!! Very easy to follow and lots of views. Where u been? People love u. You could retire and make a business on YouTubing. :-))

[@YouTubeAddictcreatedbyGoogle]

@@damiendoesit3126 - P.S. Can't wait to fix my noisy fan!! Sounds pretty much like the one in the vid, but gets louder and more annoying. I tipped it forward and sat it on a small book, got it to shut up for a minute so I could listen to the vid. Lol

[@toolhog10]

If still a clicking sound after all this...? Try to tighten down the circle clip that holds the blade in place. If loose the blade can rattle a bit between the motor and the hold down clip. Thanks for the vid.

[@ExtremeTaco]

Sweet, good looking out. Had some all purpose spray can lube I recently used to fix squeaky joints on a treadmill, followed this vid and my fan makes no more noise. Same fan btw, thing has some nice air flow for it's size. Use it as a white noise machine and to avoid turning on the AC some times :)

[@damiendoesit3126]

Extreme Taco I have to have my fan on every night!

[@JantDarvus]

Just found this video when my fan started making noise and it's a lifesaver, wouldn't have had a clue how to handle this otherwise. Doesn't help that mine is apparently old enough that the felt washers have just disintegrated.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad to hear my video helped! You might be able to fab up some washers from some old stiff absorbent material. They are nice in that they reduce friction and also hold a little of the oil to help keep the fan lubricated. Thank you for watching!

[@23vespid]

I have a fan almost exactly like this that sounded bad and had taken it apart somewhat and did some cleaning and lubricating, but it didn't really do the trick. Taking it to this level, though was helpful and now I have a quiet fan again. thanks!

[@grungewerx]

Great video, thanks! I've been dealing with this problem for a while now and was considering replacing the fan, but also wondered if there was a way to fix the issue. I'll go out and purchase some 3-in-1 oil and give this a go. Will update you later! :)

[@damiendoesit3126]

Thanks for watching! I hope the fix works for you. Just take your time and it should go fine. I’ve been using the repaired fan every other day as a workout fan and it’s still quiet. Good luck!

[@lindagarcia8901]

Damien I would love to see how you magnetize the screwdriver

[@dasavage8138]

This helped thank you just wish you said you didn’t have to take those two screws to the motor just for cleaning but other than that thanks I’ve been suffering for like almost 2 years with a hot room and a noisy one also lol thank you thank you thank you no more headaches 😂but idk why but this took me like 2 hours to do due to complications with those 2 screws cause I stripped one so I just said screw it and skipped it also my fan feels more powerful now thank you so much lol this was probably hard to read I’m very tired lol

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad this helped! Taking the motor apart completely will result is a full cleaning that could prolong the noise fix’s effectiveness, but just getting the lubrication where it needs to be is the key. If the noise returns, try it again with some light grease if you’re able to get it apart

[@ahumanperson6877]

how do you not have more subscribers? the editing on this video is amazing

[@damiendoesit3126]

Thanks for checking out my video and for your kind words! I have another channel that gets more of my effort now days. If you’re into old tool restoration it’s kzbin.info

[@lillianblessing]

Wonderful. Thank you!

[@AnekoFoxx]

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

[@johnwong5521]

4:05 - The small clip requires careful removal or it will be damaged and not secure the blade when reinstalled. Probably a good idea to get some replacement washers at a home improvement store...

[@jaredn840]

Thanks. Was having the same problems with mine. This fixed it right up. Good as new. 👍

[@awesomesocks785]

This was a great video, It went into way more depth than any other channel but my fan is still making a noise even after I oiled it (probably too much), is there another solution to the fan making noise as it runs?

[@eng.g9243]

Thank you for this! It's exactly what i wanted to know! I'm guessing 2 people broke their fans in the process (your ONLY two TD hahaha)

[@damiendoesit3126]

Thank you for watching Norman! I hope it helped you keep your fan running!

[@nathanandrews9659]

When taking the blade washer out, I accidentally snapped it. I just put it back together with some gorilla tape around the bore to expand the size. It fit pretty snug and I figure if anything goes wrong I will still be protected by the cover. I guess we will see how long it lasts! :)

[@damiendoesit3126]

Nathan Andrews if it doesn’t last, just grab a really thin washer that has a hole slightly smaller than the axle shaft that the blades slip into. Cut a slit through one side to make it into a “c” force it over the shaft and push it down to the blades. it should hold the blade on

[@andrematalon5877]

this is brilliant ,I have a honeywell infra remote floor stand fan . IT´s working but the motor starts spinning slowly and noise and then the noise reduces. I assume it´s a lubricating issue. Have you ever disassembled one like that Damien?

[@JoseLopez-mr8ry]

Thank you took about 45mins and works like new!

[@rxfaction9736]

Bought this fan brand new a few days ago and developed the clicking issue within under 24 hours of use! Bearings ship bone dry apparently

[@damiendoesit3126]

Wow, that’s terrible! For mine it took a couple years of nightly use.

[@rxfaction9736]

@@damiendoesit3126 They just don't make them the same anymore. Upon taking it apart, they changed the motor core design in the newer ones. I have another one in perfect working order that I've had for almost 15 years, it's gotten used all those years. The core on that one weighs more and spins faster.

[@Olivia-tw3nm]

thank you so much for this!! it was so easy and it sounds brand new now :)

[@damiendoesit3126]

Happy to hear my video helped! Have a great evening!

[@rexyoshimoto4278]

Boo-Hoo! My three position switch failed. Opened it and found the common ground on the switch wasn't clamped. The three position switch looks like a proprietary designed specifically for the Honeywell HT900 series fan. Gonna toss it as poor workmanship. Thanks for posting the KZbin.

[@tidus1ph]

How did you pry the small thing before removing the fan blade? Is that part important? I saw one video breaking it.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Hello and thank you for watching. The clips function is to hold the fan blades in position on the shaft. The fit of the blades is pretty tight but I could imagine that loosening over time without that clip present. This would eventually cause some noise and potentially if left long enough a physical jam of the fan blades against the inside of the fan housing. It’s possible to preserve the clip if you take your time when prying it off and are very careful. I’ve made this same repair to four of these fans and never broken one yet! Good luck on your repair!

[@peterkay7458]

@@damiendoesit3126 I could not for the life of me get it off so I gave up and did the above with wd40 and a dust blaster. Great video. (is that really how easy it was to remove though? if so you have magic fingers.

[@peterkay7458]

fan works like new now TY

[@damiendoesit3126]

So glad to hear it! Another fan saved from the scrap pile!

[@valzer84]

sweet thanks! and nice shirt 🤘

[@napoleonwilson3912]

Thank you for the helpful video.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@bayleerosedalton3822]

Do you happen to know what might cause this fan to make a loud/long beep noise when being turned on or off? Cannot find anything anywhere about anyone having this same issue and this is the second fan I’ve had that doesn’t start out making it but will eventually make the noise.

[@osoloko1973]

Many Thanks Good Day !!!

[@damiendoesit3126]

Thanks for checking out my video! Have a good day!

[@awakenedenlightenmnt]

Looks doable enough, but I am a regrettably lazy person,. So I just save myself the trouble and get a brand new one. I am one of those idiots that likes to keep it running 💨 too long when I do use it to keep my Gaming Laptop running cooler than without one.

[@RestoreThis]

Good use for the fan! Thank you for dropping by!

[@angryhornet4025]

Will this also work if it only started blowing less air?

[@Shindo13371]

It isn't clear or obvious how to remove the clip to get the fanhead off.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Hello! Thanks for dropping by and checking out my video! That blade retention clip is extremely fragile. The best way to remove it is to use a very small flathead screwdriver and gently pry up on alternating edges then hold two posts (can be anything) kind of like your two parallel fingers and pull up from alternate sides.

[@yyyzzz-k3r]

My screwdrawer cannot get into that hole...

[@froggygun]

bro same. I cant even unscrew it

[@ashleyclayton4309]

Great video man, thanks a lot!

[@froggygun]

A string got caught in it i didnt even notice and now it wont turn on. what happened

[@harryjohnson5118]

Is there any way to tighten the tilt angle? I have one of these and when I have it straight at me it will eventually tilt upwards. Most fans have wing nuts on the side to tighten to keep the fan pointed in one direction. I hear little clicks but the fan does not stay in the position that I set it.

[@damiendoesit3126]

I’ve never had an issue with the pivot, but looking at it seems that the round shiny domed caps where the pivot is probably pop off. If there’s a nut or something else going on under there, I’m not too sure. Good luck and I hope you’re able to figure out a way to keep it from pivoting

[@ronaldmccarty3561]

Ya mine seems to rub now?

[@DJ-tr7zw]

You rock. I'm a cheap fuck, and now I don't have to buy a new fan. Noice

[@damiendoesit3126]

Haha glad to hear it! I’m cheap too so I always try to fix it myself if I can

[@nategoalbevazin1387]

The Acid Bath t-shirt made me subscribe yo. I am wearing a Goatwhore shirt right now

[@damiendoesit3126]

Nice! Thank you for watching and thanks for the sub!

[@peachgirlx]

Question, my fan used to have the vibration of the motor but now it doesn't even have that. 😣 Any idea if the motor is just dead or if it may be the fuse?

[@damiendoesit3126]

This fan model typically has a small fuse in the cord plug. It’s the same fuse you find in Christmas light strings. Check that fuse. If that is fine, the motor could be seized. Taking it apart and lubricating it may get it going again, but chances are the brass bearing are shot and it’ll be a short lived fix. Best of luck and thank you for watching!

[@p1nkace]

Why does my fan keep going slow and then faster and slower and then faster?

[@garlicbreadjenkins5780]

how much shaft end play did your fan have? my has like 1/16th inch (guestimate) of play before taking off the fan blade. model# on mine is ht900wmd1 if that makes a difference

[@damiendoesit3126]

Garlic Bread Jenkins thank you for watching! I think 1/16th is about what mine has. It’s not a lot. The bushing are easy enough to check on while you have it apart. Best of luck on your repair!

[@tenawitman8453]

How do you get the stand back on

[@damiendoesit3126]

Hi Tena, sorry for the late reply. I’m really not sure as I’ve never removed the stand from one. On the model in the video there is a plastic cover over the pivot point on each side. Prying that off reveals a Phillips head screw.

[@dutchvandermorgan6226]

Mine comes on and slows down and the the motor starts buzzing like hair clippers. I’ve oiled it and cleaned it when it started making noise like the one in the video, then that’s when it acted worse.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Interesting issue. Is the spindle of the stator where it spins in the brass bearings clean? Could be gunned up and the inner part of the bearing and shaft need cleaned, lightly sanded and polished? I’ve. Had a few of these over the years and have a,ways been able to bring them back to like with a good cleaning and lube. Sounds like you’re getting some friction from somewhere and it’s getting hot and seizing up.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Could potentially be an alignment issue I suppose but the bearings pivot slightly to take up minor misalignment.

[@Adam1nToronto]

Did you lose any of the metal or fiber spacers before putting it back together?

[@chunt241]

How do you know if the fuse is no good an where can I get one

[@damiendoesit3126]

Hi Chris! Usually you can visually see that a fuse is blown. There’s a tiny filament inside that should span from metal end to metal end. If the filament isn’t visible or you want to make sure, you have to test continuity across the fuse. As for where to get a new fuse, the fuse in this fan is the same type used in christmas lights strands. The fuse will be in a little sliding door in the plug. Alternate,y, you can grab some off of Amazon, but you’ll need the amp rating inscribed on the fuses metal end contact to be sure you get the right one. Thank you for watching and best of luck!

[@tenawitman8453]

How do you get scammed back on

[@licketysplitz4241]

do i need the oil i dont have any.

[@damiendoesit3126]

LicketySplitz you’ll definitely need some type of oil to lubricate the places indicated in the video. This is the secret sauce that gets rid of the noise.

[@damiendoesit3126]

Also, glad to see you were able to get the motor off

[@licketysplitz4241]

Damien Does It thank u. does not having oil make it completely not work tho? i cleaned all the stuff and it wont spin at all. its like it was before.

[@nathanandrews9659]

I just used WD-40 and it worked great

[@yshsjdjgrhehs7671]

Yo that's a nice shirt what's the brand? Or where did you get the shirt?

[@yshsjdjgrhehs7671]

@Damien Elder Thanks appreciate the info appreciate it and the vid.

[@bsfatboy]

Worked for a week, and the noise returned, any suggestions?

[@damiendoesit3126]

Hello! I had a bathroom fan that had the same thing occur. When I took it apart again, I tried grease instead of oil and it’s been a few month now and it’s been silent. Might give that a try. I didn’t slather a ton on, but I did use a little bit more than a thin film. Also, check to make sure the floating bearing (the little brass ball things that the spindle goes through) are line up straight and not binding on the spindle. If this doesn’t do the trick, the bearing surfaces themselves could be damaged. Best of luck!

[@Dertsm6795]

Yes, this fan is noisy...

[@hey2goober1975]

Funny, I have this exact same fan but it has two security screws top and bottom that I cannot get off. If anybody else has this situation and knows what size security tool to use I'd appreciate letting me know. Thanks!

[@damiendoesit3126]

Wish I could help with the security screw. There are a lot of different varieties. I got a precision screw driver set off of Amazon not too long ago that includes 126 different tips. It hasn’t failed me yet. The company name was Kaisi. I can’t comment to long term performance or trying to loosen stuck fasteners or anything, but so far it’s been great and might have the correct tip for the fastener. Might be worth checking out.

[@hey2goober1975]

@@damiendoesit3126 Hey Damien, thanks for the reply! I got them out by using a simple T10 torx tip like you mentioned in your video. For some reason in the very center at the bottom of the screw insert there's a little nub sticking up that makes it look like a security screw... I have no idea why. Anyway, the torx tip went deep enough into the socket that I got it right out, but thanks for replying... a lot of these KZbinr people, like yourself, never reply, but you did and I really appreciate it!

[@damiendoesit3126]

I’ve come across those before. Some older torx bits didn’t have the hole in the middle and only special ones had the hole for the security pin. Now it’s pretty common for the torx bit to have the hole thankfully!

[@Hannah-le1sy]

can you use wd40 instead of oil?

[@damiendoesit3126]

In my experience yes you can. However, I’ve found that the fix performed using wd40 does not seem to last as long. A proper oil yields much longer lived results.

[@Hannah-le1sy]

Damien Does It thanks!! you’re a life saver haha

[@damiendoesit3126]

Glad to help! Have a great day!

[@crashburndicoot6940]

Took it apart, put it back together, did nothing

[@iLikeHondasVTEC]

Mine is more clicking sounds

[@damiendoesit3126]

Unless the clicking is caused by interference of something with the fan blades, this should alleviate it.

[@ronaldmccarty3561]

Ya like mine is rubbing now on the bottom, Why?

[@randomschittz9461]

DAmn dude, you got tons of comments and views. Get back at it!

[@alessandropezzella4505]

Wow love istagram

[@nancyhauser5450]

O

[@kevinwatson3874]

Funny ...... a full video on a $10 fan ... frigging hilarious ! I am guessing the DIY guy are messed with it and that is why all of his stuff don't work ! I need to share this with friends on ' never be like this guy unless you wanna be made fun of ' ... watch this video ....... the screws and the screwdriver is worth more then the fan ....... if the fan is even barely not up to your expectations .... grab a $10 bill and head down to any store and get another fan ! Currently this video is in top 10 of my most worthless videos on KZbin ! Frigging hilarious !

[@ferdiebird7179]

why did you watch the video then clod

[@peachgirlx]

I don't know about you, but I prefer being friends with people that can fix things instead of throwing them away and buying a new one. Must be nice to be able to throw things away and just buy new, however it's much more impressive to fix things, even a cheap ass fan. You sir are the joke. Lol

[@Wireless_Gadgets]

You do great work explaining the steps, in the process of getting two of these fans. I was actually looking up reviews of this fan and stumbled upon your video. WOW! This is the same fan motor for my bathroom exhaust fans! I have one that makes so much noise, gonna give this a try! THANK YOU!