Hi,I know this is an old, old post...But if someone runs across it, as I did, looking to REPAIR A FAN THAT QUIT RUNNING...Here are 2 tips I am adding.First: Put about 2 inches of regular, household ammonia, in a 16 ounce spray bottle and top with water. (The best degreaser for dirty stoves,etc. and,costs just pennies.)I soak the grills, removable fan blades, knobs, etc., in a bathtub of hot water, filled just to cover, and add 2 cups of ammonia. Clean as directed above.Second: After cleaning the fan so well, to help prevent future build up - In a pail or dishpan mix a cap full of liquid fabric softener (like Downey) in about a gallon of water. Soak a clean cloth in it and wring it out. Use this to wipe all surfaces. The antistatic property, will REPEL dust and dirt, requiring cleaning …
Hi,I know this is an old, old post...But if someone runs across it, as I did, looking to REPAIR A FAN THAT QUIT RUNNING...Here are 2 tips I am adding.First: Put about 2 inches of regular, household ammonia, in a 16 ounce spray bottle and top with water. (The best degreaser for dirty stoves,etc. and,costs just pennies.)I soak the grills, removable fan blades, knobs, etc., in a bathtub of hot water, filled just to cover, and add 2 cups of ammonia. Clean as directed above.Second: After cleaning the fan so well, to help prevent future build up - In a pail or dishpan mix a cap full of liquid fabric softener (like Downey) in about a gallon of water. Soak a clean cloth in it and wring it out. Use this to wipe all surfaces. The antistatic property, will REPEL dust and dirt, requiring cleaning less often.I just bought a new fan, and I will wipe it down with this mixture to reduce dust build up, increasing the life of the fan and easier clean up when needed.
Hi,I know this is an old, old post...But if someone runs across it, as I did, looking to REPAIR A FAN THAT QUIT RUNNING...Here are 2 tips I am adding.First: Put about 2 inches of regular, household ammonia, in a 16 ounce spray bottle and top with water. (The best degreaser for dirty stoves,etc. and,costs just pennies.)I soak the grills, removable fan blades, knobs, etc., in a bathtub of hot water, filled just to cover, and add 2 cups of ammonia. Clean as directed above.Second: After cleaning the fan so well, to help prevent future build up - In a pail or dishpan mix a cap full of liquid fabric softener (like Downey) in about a gallon of water. Soak a clean cloth in it and wring it out. Use this to wipe all surfaces. The antistatic property, will REPEL dust and dirt, requiring cleaning …
see more »Hi,I know this is an old, old post...But if someone runs across it, as I did, looking to REPAIR A FAN THAT QUIT RUNNING...Here are 2 tips I am adding.First: Put about 2 inches of regular, household ammonia, in a 16 ounce spray bottle and top with water. (The best degreaser for dirty stoves,etc. and,costs just pennies.)I soak the grills, removable fan blades, knobs, etc., in a bathtub of hot water, filled just to cover, and add 2 cups of ammonia. Clean as directed above.Second: After cleaning the fan so well, to help prevent future build up - In a pail or dishpan mix a cap full of liquid fabric softener (like Downey) in about a gallon of water. Soak a clean cloth in it and wring it out. Use this to wipe all surfaces. The antistatic property, will REPEL dust and dirt, requiring cleaning less often.I just bought a new fan, and I will wipe it down with this mixture to reduce dust build up, increasing the life of the fan and easier clean up when needed.