QUICK FIX FOR BROKEN FAN: 5 minute Fix (Example: Honeywell HT-900)

I'll show you a super quick, super effective way to get your dead fan up and running again. In many cases, all it takes is a bit of cleaning and a few squirts of lubrication.

[@AnekoFoxx]

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

[@berndmuffe5681]

*Vornado definitely makes a great fan **Fastly.Cool** . We had the older model that was larger and which we liked more, but we are still quite pleased with this product. Recommended!*

[@the_real_drwhoroblox1935]

Yea this is why we should trust vornado, not cheap imitations like this Honeywell.

[@internalend7925]

unfortunately that didnt work for me...however slamming it on the ground got it to work lol

[@slauter1939]

Lmaoooo I literally just started video and decided to read your comment and I banged it on the grow and boom it started working. I praise you for that save

[@bort_hill]

Worked one the second drop for me!

[@TA-xq2qv]

It worked, tysm and ya earned a sub :)

[@enso1hunned227]

I'm about to try it now

[@kevinbuehler476]

😂😂

[@DanPlaysPiano]

For my fan, the lubrication was not the problem. I opened the wire assembly area, and the black wire had broken off. I stripped part of the wire, and connected it back. Then I wrapped it with black tape.Then I did not put the control knob back on, because that would jar the wire loose. We'll have to plug and unplug it to turn it off and on. It was worth my time for educational and entertainment value. We'll see how long the fix lasts. Thanks for the video, it set me on the right track.

[@hannahfinn1838]

It really worked!!!!! I thought for sure my menopausal ass was screwed, but it really worked!!!

[@sillygirl1717]

I was ready to throw out the fan when I tried the WD and then nothing, nothing.. A good 3 minutes into it I was helping the fan turn around with the screw driver, just making it twirl and bam!!!!! it started to turn very slowly then bam again!!! fixed. You made me feel so accomplished today, thank you...

[@justinsanchez6255]

Dang I tried what you just said and it worked thanks!

[@erinkittridge3148]

I love it when these tutors actually work!WOW! Thank you so much!!!

[@thisguy1890]

Thanks big fella. I put vegetable oil in my little bearings front and back and I can finally sleep with my ol familiar wirring fan again

[@blueskygal255]

Thank you so much. I bought 3 of these fans 2 years ago and 2 will not run. Did as you said and it worked great! These fans help keep my electricity bill lower in summer. I can't live without them! they are great at circulating air and are quiet.

[@modelgoth]

Thank you so much! This saved me time and money. It didn't even take a few minutes after I plugged it in. It started right away at full speed like brand new!

[@susankrueger6590]

Thank you!!! Your video saved my fan! Husband was on the way to the trash with it but I rescued it and fixed it! Saved him $50 to buy a new one! Great directions!

[@steve11b29]

This worked for me. I initially turned the fan on and the blades would barely rotate if at all with buzzing or humming noise. Followed the instructions in the video and turned the fan on again. Within a few seconds, the blades started turning and initially still had the noise. After about 5 minutes, it seems like a brand new machine and no more noise Thanks!

[@greggismyname]

General note: While WD40 (some suggest WD40) is a quick fix and a great lube for many uses, it's a quick fail for fan lubrication but a pretty quick fail. While our host says "Look for the 5 screws" (yet has 6 blue arrows lol) they are correct in suggesting the 3-in-1 oil as probably the best lubricant for this (sewing machine oil, gun oil too). WD40 was designed as a Water Displacement (hence: WD) which also serves as a great penetrating oil (not a lube) with the 40th formula being deemed a success (WD40). Squeeky door hinge? - I stand by WD40. Frozen fan? 3-in1! Note: A bit more tricky but I typically find I have to pull the motor and lube the rear of the shaft as well.

[@toiletbeans]

This comment needs to be at the top so people don't break their fan using WD-40 thinking it's lubrication. Also, the rear end of the shaft on some models does need to be lubricated as you mention!

[@ytfamily000]

I put WD40 on mine while cleaning. It worked for a few hours and now is dead. Is it really dead or will lubricating oil bring it back to life?

[@sapperj569]

Thank you very much, the suggestion that came from you Worked! Was going to try to make a free energy project out of the Fan but this has the fan back online.

[@akenbeg79]

Fixed mine with 3-In-One. Thank you so much!!!

[@MarkerMemories]

I didn't have a long enough screwdriver to reach the screws of my fan so I sprayed silicone lubricant on the driveshaft from different angles, plugged in the fan, and the fan started again. Thank you!

[@draco104]

Thank you this really works! Fixed 2 fans immediately!☺️

[@yvonnemorten7776]

❤Fixed the problem! The hardest part was getting the old screws out and WD40 did the trick! Sprayed the two spots with the same as indicated and it started right up!

[@amoljadhao9676]

Thank you. My fan had same issue and I followed the same process and bingo. It started running fine, better than earlier. Thank u again

[@saikoniisan4900]

Thanks for the tips man. Just got done cleaning out the dust and grime and lubricating the joints with WD-40. Fan is running like new again :D

[@kimballlewis1154]

Perfect. This fixed my Honeywell fan. Thanks for the helpful and succinct video.

[@peakinterview4205]

Thank for the simple fix. Followed your directions and now the fan is back up and running!

[@LT25468]

This was perfect; thank you. I have a different model Honeywell and suspected it needed oiling already, but this gave me an idea of where I needed to look to restore my fan. Two minutes later the fan was back in excellent shape.

[@EricMcKearney]

Literally insta-fix, thanks!!

[@sohomaro681]

Thanks a lot! This resolved what I thought would be a fan I’d have to discard.

[@RHINO_Mk_II]

Cheers mate, a few drops of sewing machine oil and my fan is good as new!

[@AlastorAltruistGaming]

The WD40 solution worked, and I didn’t have to take the fan apart. I just put the lubricant on while the fan’s power was still off. I gave it a few minutes like you said & it worked like new. It’s still running after 5 minutes! I appreciate the help so much!

[@davidbayles6494]

Any hair on the shaft will work to deteriorate the two seals that maintain the lubrication within the motor. Keep that area clean and free of all hair, fiber, etc that would wrap around the shaft and work against the motor seals. Keep an eye on this guys, depending on how much time the fan runs you may want to do a visual check each 6 - 12 months. Do not over-oil this shaft! If the fan doesn't run after this clean & lubrication is performed, the motor winding is likely covered in oil, dust, dirt, etc. Likely need to pull the motor apart and clean all surfaces so rotor & stator can create the current necessary to run the motor.

[@yondermileslimpey3892]

I have really long blonde hair that sheds like a dog. This was so the problem. Thanks for the advice, I will check it more pften!!

[@lando6420]

But how do you get the hair off of it the fan is in the way

[@davidbayles6494]

@@lando6420 You need to take it apart.

[@davidbayles6494]

@@lando6420 Use an X-ACTO razor craft knife to cut any hair, fiber, etc from the shaft. You don't have to remove the fan blade. It might be pressed on and very difficult to remove from the shaft without breaking it. Just use the small razor knife.

[@4vulture]

Worked Perfectly !!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@firstreality3867]

Maybe it's my fan model but I actually needed to spray lubricant along the outer side of that silver ring at the base, instead of the inner side. I could also pull it out a bit so I could spray inside a little easier. Works great now.

[@kevinbuehler476]

Thank you for the hack. My Honeywell HT900TGD1 fan runs super now 👍🏻😀

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

Love these Woneyhells. I’ve tried many others including Vornado’s and these are definitely the most powerful. So compact, powerful and they last forever with minimal maintenance.

[@dubbayabird6680]

I used to have a vornado that was this exact housing. It was discontinued and at least the housing was reused for Honeywell. I honestly don't remember is it did much better than they honeywells do at moving air. But these aren't bad except the lubrication issue

[@szki272]

New one have a different motor. Junk now. 6 months occasional use and it is done. Old fan ran 24/7 for 2 years. Still put out more air on low than the new one did on high.

[@fredblaze]

My fan works like brand new. Thank you!

[@EdamilBronzebeard]

Worked perfectly, I suggest doing this in an open area so you don't lose the 6 screws since its easy to misplace the tiny bits. I extensively cleaned the hair build up in the shaft and dust around the area afterwards I put down some WD-40 in the two places suggested, waited 30 seconds to allow it to soak in before reassembling, as soon as I turned the fan on it started working perfectly again. Thank you a ton for the video, I know it didn't work for everyone but the fact that you went out of your way and had a solution up that would even work for a single person means a ton. I appreciate it a lot!

[@Bacavoit]

Why? WD-40 is not a lubricant!

[@S.Hydra9]

Good stuff. I've been looking for a quick fix for two of the same fans I refused to throw out. Thanks.

[@SAMMYCLMB2008]

thanks so much ! worked out.

[@yondermileslimpey3892]

Worked instantly thank you so muvh!

[@gallinabrindamour7760]

Worked great! Thank you!

[@getchapull23]

Worked great. Honeywell makes a great product.

[@shaniyasims1626]

Did this but used hair oil instead lol. & It’s blowing like a brand new fan!

[@ClaymizerYT]

Thank you! Worked like a charm

[@IAMAMAGNETTOMONEY]

THANKS A LOT!!! I almost threw away my turbo fan, but I found your video and fixed it 🎉😂❤👍👏👏👏👏👏👏. I couldn't open it but spray the best I could the oil. WONDERFUL 💖 💖 💖 It works for me. Thanks Thanks Thanks ❤😊

[@christinalangham507]

THANK YOU, THIS WORKED, I WAS ABOUT TO CHUNK IT OUT. THANK YOU

[@annarborbarber]

Thanks, it worked for me. 3in1 oil buy was a cheap fix!

[@Linds_Crafters]

Worked like a charm! 👍🏼 I was about to take it to the dump and thought I’d google to see if there was a quick fix and yay!! Thanks so much for your video!!

[@drpeppergrl337]

How the hell do you get these damn screws out.

[@SMAAAASHTV]

If I turn my fan off the blades won't make a full rotation and start spinning when turned back on. Usually have to stick a screw driver through the grill and manually spin up the fan then it will start spinning normally after a few tries. I may try to oil as suggested to see if that makes any difference, but my method may help some people get their fan going after oiling, as the motor may need a little help to get started going again.

[@atlas_of_prescottia]

It's been three years. Have you tried the oil?

[@SMAAAASHTV]

@@atlas_of_prescottia I did oil it and it got it going for a bit, but ultimately died after about 3 months.

[@atlas_of_prescottia]

@@SMAAAASHTV I suppose three months for a little oil is not a bad exchange. Thanks for actually responding haha

[@annmorris6280]

We need a whole lot more video as to how to take this apart and any little odds and ends to be aware of. As well as possible "fine tuning." Other videos are quite detailed but I was hoping there might be a little more description/direction in case the other videos may have forgotten to mention some stuff. This was no help at all.

[@bookittyfxck]

thank you so much!

[@MaryCummins]

I was going to take it apart but decided to blow out all the pet fur and dust first with compressed air. After I did that the fan worked again. I will do this when it stops working again. The place where the lube is should be covered so cat fur and dust can't gunk it up.

[@thecrankster4162]

Good video, but where do i get the tools to do this same thing to my Ridgid fan, seems like i need long tools, any suggestions???

[@I_am_me1991]

What if you don’t have that oil?

[@WmLatin]

They have gone from (self-starting) shaded pole motors to cheaper(?) wound motors with a separate capacitor for starting. Mine likely has a bad capacitor- but I haven't yet checked completely. Also, some mention recycling- they have a 1-800-RECYCLING sticker right on the fan at the bottom... Likely because they know they are junk and will last at most 2 years as this one did.

[@joane6852]

What do you do if your honneywell fan ( which looks like the one in the video has no screws and there is no way to open it up? Thanks

[@mspionage1743]

This is the exact model of fan that I needed. I guess they are universally an issue, eh?

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

I couldn't get the blades off these (2 different Honeywell models) but i still remove the motor somehow to oil it.

[@ReaperX3ro]

It worked. However I didn't have 3 in 1 so I used silicone lube.

[@davidklinger9703]

My problem is structural, not electrical. The plastic rachet assembly parts that hold this Honeywell fan in different positions have cracked and deteriorated. I need replacement parts. The fan and motor are fine. I hate to give up on an entire, operating fan because of some plastic parts that won't allow the fan to stay affixed to the support arms. Unfortunately, it's impossible to find out a Honeywell corporate address online to whom I can appeal for parts, and all of the Honeywell addresses in the owner's manual are dead. What do you suggest?

[@danielpruett2717]

2024 here. I have 2 of these fans, and neither of them have screws. Just open holed connectors. Any tips on this??

[@andrejka_talking_out_loud]

how do you remove the screws in a honeywell fan? They seem to be glued in

[@lunarjellyfish5538]

Four of them (the ones on the side) should be able to be removed with a Philips screwdriver. The one towards the top of the circle, and the one towards the bottom need a Torx driver to unscrew. Atleast mine did.

[@toiletbeans]

Showed this vid to a family member since I couldn't help them myself. For everyone saying they used WD-40, please keep in mind this isn't actually a lubricant but a displacer. After you use WD-40, you really SHOULD use something like 3-in-one oil afterwards.

[@reelraccoon]

My rotating heads springs are broken and they give no dimensions for the spring size any chance you can help me out???

[@beckyfrogers]

I've gone a little further than the video. I've actually taken the motor apart, clean all parts with a q-tip and lubricated. My questions is, what the hell do you call that lock washers/tension blah blah that holds the fan on. I usually can get them off, but unfortunately I had one flew off like a missle..I had to improvise. I have 8 of theses and I find I have yo service them fairly often so I'd like to know what to call them to be able to hunt them down.

[@dnavia]

can i use chain lube for this?

[@dutchvandermorgan6226]

6, screws?

[@de93x]

Worked for me with WD40 . Thank you

[@kaustubhathalye2469]

Hello Sir, is there any specific screwdriver i need to use ? Please advise a cheap one which can work thanks in advance :)

[@atlas_of_prescottia]

They are phillips screws (shaped like a plus + sign), so a flathead screwdriver won't help you. My CR-V PH2×4 (made by Blue Ridge, though the brand shouldn't matter) is narrow enough fit in the holes, long enough to reach the screws, and wide enough to turn them.

[@dwag87]

It really does work just some wd 40 and some spray air and voila magic!

[@shekharphysics1164]

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[@grungewerx]

How do you resolve the fan making a rattling noise?

[@ale811811]

I have the same problem! The blade pole wobbles and that produce the noise, but idk why it wobbles

[@JustAChannel111]

For mine it works but it’s sounds choppy any solutions

[@brichall]

Thank you for the video. My problems with the Turbos is that the hinges break. have to find a Handyman to repair two broken fans. Krazy Glue should do the job.

[@krissypamonicutt6429]

Does the fan still make a noise when it's the oil?

[@2lipToo]

A very good question I wish someone would answer!

[@seanlanders4180]

It might have a slight hum, as the engine is still trying to turn.

[@davidbayles6494]

Ok, you said five screws but there are six arrows. I was also waiting for you to show where you put the oil in the two different locations you described. Your "video" is mostly a static picture of the empty box. Thanx for trying, but it didn't solve my issue.

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

Have you tried turning on the fan and start spinning the plastic rotor with your hand? After a while it should start spinning

[@Minkagurl]

Bought my fan brand new and it only works in a power supply not wall socket. What's up with that?

[@galaxyra3898]

I dont what fan you bought. Was it having difficulty spinning? Sometimes ball bearings have to be oiled and cleaned up. it may be that thermal fuse is gone.

[@lesserspottedmugwump.363]

You may have bought one from a different country. I’m from the U.K. we have different voltages from the mains.

[@marlenemiskovsky3366]

My Honeywell fan is a upright quiet fan the power went out but when the power was restored the fan never started again it's a tower fan

[@ninalee8623]

Uhrm. So Where are the 2 key areas to lubricate? You never said it. Please and thanks.

[@amyahinkley8733]

Can you use olive oil instead? Or vegetable oil?

[@amyahinkley8733]

I used olive oil and it did work

[@lamaya2018]

What if u don't have that

[@jimtalbott9535]

Awesome video - now, what to do when this method DOESN’T work? I’ve verified that my fan has a good fuse also - is there a place to get a new motor, or motor parts?

[@galaxyra3898]

how did you verify that your thermal fuse is good? did you do a continuity test?

[@jimtalbott9535]

galaxy RA Exactly - and I swapped it into a working fan also - fuse is good.

[@PhilipNikolov]

Could you post a bit more detail how you checked the fuse was good?

[@PhilipNikolov]

Fuse good = fuse behaving like a wire, so can check its resistance with multimeter. For example kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qrg3iJg7J5d8k

[@help4343]

Did I miss something, or did you total forget to explain where those two key places we are supposed to put the oil?

[@marklawrence343]

I have done all that was suggested, took apart and clean and oil. Still not one slight movement. Grrrr!

[@Hamer95USA]

I did everything suggested in the video as well. No movement from the fan motor. I even swapped out the 2.5 A 125V fuse from a new Honeywell DT-900 fan and installed it into my old DT-900 fan. Still no movement, so that means the motor is burnt out.

[@FernandoGuilarteJr]

I followed instructions, even changed the fuse and the motor did not make any sounds, RIP

[@klynchga]

This did not work for me...I even disassembled the fan assembly, oiled the ball bearings, etc...I guess it is a bad capacitor or something. This is the second one that failed in a few months...terrible quality control!

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

Three n one bottle should be blue for motors

[@MrAdorabao]

I bought a newer generation still the same turbo model and mines only lasted 6months... lube did not fix anything, mine came with a fuse which I did a test by swapping with a new one... basically, if the lube doesn't fix it buy a new fan don't waste your time or money on a fuse or anything else...

[@bort_hill]

Try dropping it a couple of times while plugged in. Worked for me and others in the comments

[@tinacuc1512]

OMG, I did that and now the fan works again. Thx!

[@bort_hill]

@tinacuc1512 idk what it knocks loose but it survived the summer this way! Glad it worked for you too, friend.

[@fetufetu6395]

Hi Mr. well instead of 3-1 oil thingy i used WD-40 and its on its highest level after cleaning it to it still very sloooooww :(

[@AnupJishnu]

WD-40 is not a lubricant. It is used to displace water specially in case of issues due to rust.

[@heidis8713]

Anup Jishnu is correct. People think that WD-40 is a lubricant because they see how it allows rusted or "stuck" parts to move again; but it is for different reasons, and it is not like oil at all.

[@HardRockMaster7577]

What you;re gonna need to do is.... Unplug the fan.... first. ??

[@2lipToo]

Mine makes no sound at all plugged in even after taking off the back and cleaning it, and yes, oiling it. What a waste!

[@jbwatcher001]

dzb - Have you checked the fuse in the plug or the potential thermal fuse at all? It also may need a little manual assistance at first to get moving

[@sillygirl1717]

My motor was not making a noise at all !!!! I thought for sure it was dead.....It just took patience

[@samuelstinson3274]

Six screws.

[@jamieboyd5208]

Can I use WD40?

[@atlas_of_prescottia]

You can, though it will likely cause problems in the long-term. WD40 is technically not lube, and can actually cause parts to seize up if exposed to enough moisture. As a locksmith, I can tell you that WD40 is a great way to ruin a lock.

[@Sientate]

I don't have lubricant what do I use

[@donsherbs]

Your feet... to walk to the store and buy some 3-in-One oil, because that's what you use.

[@johngalush8790]

Damn. I threw mine away.

[@MJPGuitar]

Mine died in less than a year 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@quiksilvababe]

Didn’t work yet

[@samco285]

How about now ?

[@andresortez6111]

Who disliked the video?

[@cmdrriotz5283]

and I thought my fan was nasty.....🤢

[@erikthepitmaster6116]

My notes from HT-900 (in reality, from sitting at the kitchen table to full clean up was 30 minutes) Tools/Supplies - The list below covers lots of scenarios, so you may not need all of this - read the Steps to see if they will apply - Newspaper - Paper towel - Hand brush or vacuum cleaner with nozzle attachment to clean fan blades and fan body - Q-Tip (to clean off excess oil from hard-to-reach places) - Small parts container for screws - Phillips head screwdriver (w/ shaft thin enough to fit in fan body screw holes, a tip that fits the screw heads firmly, and, preferably, magnetized) - Needle nose pliers (in case screws are hard to remove) - Fine point tweezers to remove motor shaft hair, lint, and grime - Thin, non-organic oil such as 3-in-1 or Wahl clipper oil - Vaseline (optional - to lubricate the screws before returning them) Steps - Spread out newspaper on surface that is well-lit - Unplug fan - Place fan face down on newspaper - Remove the six Phillips head screws from the back of the fan - Remove the face of the fan - Brush off or vacuum off all dust/grime from fan blades and fan body - I found it easier to remove the motor from its mounts - remove two screws to the left and right sides of the motor, not the screws that hold the motor together - Pick out lint from all areas (front and back) where the metal shaft goes through the motor - Lightly lubricate all areas (front and back) where the metal shaft goes through the motor, spinning the fan blades to work the oil in - do not over-oil! - Wipe off excess oil, possibly with Q-Tip - excess oil will make nice spin art patterns on your walls - Optionally dab a tiny spot of Vaseline on the screw tips to make it easier to install and potentially remove them later - Remount motor if that was removed - Remount the cover - Don aviator goggles - Test the fan in an area you don't mind dust flying around - Congratulate yourself on your epic mechanical skills and use the money saved not having to buy a new fan wisely

[@kwatkins7272]

Nope!