How to Fix a Fan That Won’t Oscillate

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2022
  • Repairing the oscillating mechanism on a Criterion 12” desk fan

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  • @billwTCan
    @billwTCan 8 хвилин тому

    Thanks for your video. I couldnt take apart the top assembly and u showed me how. Thanks!!

  • @charnicecharles1080
    @charnicecharles1080 24 дні тому +1

    I started with you first tip and greased the bearings. That did the trick! Mine is working perfectly again. Thanks so much!

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  23 дні тому +1

      Nice job! Just in time for the summer weather ☀️

    • @billwTCan
      @billwTCan 8 хвилин тому

      WD is the opposite of greasing a bearing. Use light machine oil instead

  • @anissazichella5292
    @anissazichella5292 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for your help. I am now able to fix my osillating fan.

  • @redemption9572
    @redemption9572 Рік тому +2

    1:16 i use a 18 year old 16 inch CED desk fan from 2004
    Now this makes me want to use my 27 year old CED 12 inch desk fan from 1995

  • @letgodsloverule
    @letgodsloverule 12 днів тому

    What is the name of the plastic piece in between the motor and the gear mechanism, that is attached by 4 screws? That is why my old fan won't oscillate. I would hate to throw it away if i can just replace the part but I am having trouble finding it online.

  • @DubSalvation
    @DubSalvation 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice view out the window man

  • @Aztec-hy1zo
    @Aztec-hy1zo Рік тому

    Thanks for the help

  • @VINTAGELIKE
    @VINTAGELIKE 4 місяці тому

    Wd 40 is a detergent
    Use 3 in 1 oil on all bearings only
    Shows a fan on the back I believe the bottle is blue

  • @clamanttomb2317
    @clamanttomb2317 Рік тому +2

    The rod that oscillates the fan is broken on mine. I tried super glueing it back together, but it broke again when I tried making it oscillate.

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  Рік тому +1

      That’s annoying, it’s a shame these mechanisms break so easily!

    • @fans9695
      @fans9695 10 місяців тому

      ​@@fanaticalfansit is what it is

  • @laurachampagne7692
    @laurachampagne7692 10 місяців тому

    Hello, don't know if you can help - I bought a brand new oscillating fan, worked fine for a few days, then just stopped. Motor still running. Took apart, sprayed with WD40 even though it was completely clean, and the bearing/pin part spins on its own, but once I replace the fan blade, it won't. It will rotate if I manually spin it, but it never catches and continues on its own. Thank you!

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  10 місяців тому +2

      Hi, sorry for late response. That sounds to me like the plastic part in your fan that holds part of the mechanism together may have broken, although I would be surprised by this if it was brand new!

  • @Connectitthefancollector
    @Connectitthefancollector Рік тому

    My Pifco whirlwind 12” has an oscillation problem as well. When it is engaged, the oscillation knob will turn like normal but the bottom bit that the arm attaches onto has no movement so i was guessing something has been dislodged

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  Рік тому

      Yeah could be worth opening it up and having a look, these things can either be needlessly tricky or a simple fix you just never know 😂

  • @VINTAGELIKE
    @VINTAGELIKE 5 місяців тому

    Wd 40 is a detergent really 3 in 1 oil is best for the bearings

  • @Fanfanatic2012
    @Fanfanatic2012 5 місяців тому

    Now I can fix my vent axia fan

  • @bobbiebaldwin1740
    @bobbiebaldwin1740 8 місяців тому

    I like the red blade fan on left side. Where can I get one? I live in The United States.

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  8 місяців тому

      It’s a Pifco 1063, they can be found on eBay over here in the UK - you may find some that will ship internationally. They are nice fans. I have a video on it here:

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  8 місяців тому

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  • @VINTAGELIKE
    @VINTAGELIKE 5 місяців тому

    You should of applied lithium grease in the gears after cleaning them

  • @timithecat6875
    @timithecat6875 Рік тому

    I have a fan but it makes a click click sound when it oscillates to the left

    • @Jaws31
      @Jaws31 Рік тому

      Same. Looking at it rn and there’s some bar that isn’t attached to anything

  • @timithecat6875
    @timithecat6875 Рік тому

    What’s the problem with my fan

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  Рік тому

      It could be that one of the gears/cogs is out of alignment, you’d need to remove the motor cover and spin the motor by hand with oscillation engaged to see what’s broken or if something is restricting the movement

  • @AlexL13487
    @AlexL13487 Рік тому

    Looks like Connect it's 16 inch FSL

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  Рік тому +1

      Yes! It’s the 12” model of the same fan just manufactured under a different name. Have seen them produced with various names such as Goldair/FSL/Criterion/Fridgidair etc

    • @AlexL13487
      @AlexL13487 Рік тому +1

      @@fanaticalfans Ha, will companies ever make their own design?

    • @fanaticalfans
      @fanaticalfans  Рік тому +1

      @@AlexL13487 Chance would be a fine thing! They don’t make them like they used to

    • @fans9695
      @fans9695 10 місяців тому

      ​@@fanaticalfansi have a goldair

  • @Xperia2106
    @Xperia2106 Рік тому

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